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HVAC Know It All Podcast

HVAC Know It All Podcast

Von: Gary McCreadie - Licensed Refrigeration/HVAC Technician
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The HVAC Know It All Podcast, hosted by HVAC and Refrigeration tech Gary McCreadie, is an industry leading show that focuses on education within the HVAC and Refrigeration Trade - Such as HVAC Maintenance Tips.2025 Erfolg im Beruf Ökonomie
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  • HVAC Business Growth for Contractors Being Crushed by Rebates & Complexity with Samir Pendse

    HVAC Business Growth for Contractors Being Crushed by Rebates & Complexity with Samir Pendse
    Aug 19 2026

    In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Business Edition Podcast, co-hosts Gary McCreadie and Furman Haynes from WorkHero sit down with Samir Pendse, Co-founder & CEO at Coral exploring the future of HVAC financing, heat pump adoption, rebate programs, and innovative business models like HVAC-as-a-Service. They discuss why affordability remains the biggest barrier to energy-efficient equipment, how contractors can simplify financing for homeowners, and why marketing should focus on comfort and savings rather than politics. The conversation also covers the challenges small contractors face, the evolution of financing options, and what the future of home comfort solutions looks like.

    Coral is a company helping HVAC contractors simplify rebates, incentives, and financing for homeowners. Coral enables contractors to offer affordable energy-efficient systems without navigating complex incentive programs, making high-efficiency HVAC upgrades more accessible across the United States.

    Expect To Learn:

    • Why affordability is the biggest challenge for heat pump adoption.

    • How financing can increase sales of high-efficiency HVAC systems.

    • Why comfort and energy savings should be the primary marketing message for heat pumps.

    • The unique challenges small HVAC contractors face with rebate programs.

    • How contractor coordination impacts energy-efficiency projects.

    • The rise of HVAC-as-a-Service and subscription-based home comfort.

    • Coral's vision for simplifying financing, incentives, and rebates for contractors.

    Timestamps :

    00:00 - Introduction

    00:53 - Are Heat Pumps Becoming the New Standard?

    02:01 - The Politics of Heat Pump Marketing

    04:25 - Keeping Politics Out of HVAC Sales

    05:54 - Why Economics Will Drive Heat Pump Growth

    07:21 - Can Small Contractors Keep Up With Incentive Programs?

    09:25 - Coordinating HVAC, Electrical & Weatherization Projects

    10:56 - The Future of HVAC Financing

    13:37 - HVAC as a Service: Subscription-Based Heating & Cooling

    14:56 - Why HVAC Subscriptions Are Growing

    16:25 - Partnerships Between Manufacturers, Distributors & Financing

    17:41 - Why HVAC as a Service Makes Sense for Homeowners

    20:12 - Coral's Expansion Plans & Final Advice for Contractors

    21:06 - Closing Remarks

    Follow our Guest Samir Pendse:

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samirpendse/

    • Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startcoral/

    • Company Website: https://www.startcoral.com/

    Follow Gary McCreadie:

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-mccreadie-38217a77/

    • Website: https://www.hvacknowitall.com

    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/HVAC-Know-It-All-2/61569643061429/

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

    Follow Furman Haynes:

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/furmanhaynes/

    • WorkHero: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workherohvac/

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workhero__/
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    21 Min.
  • HVAC Sales Struggles for Contractors to Close Deals using Upfront Rebates with Samir Pendse

    HVAC Sales Struggles for Contractors to Close Deals using Upfront Rebates with Samir Pendse
    Aug 12 2026

    In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Business Edition Podcast, co-hosts Gary McCreadie and Furman Haynes from WorkHero sit down with Samir Pendse, Co-founder & CEO at Coral. He shares how Coral simplifies that process by guaranteeing rebates upfront, connecting homeowners with the best financing options, and helping contractors close more deals without adding administrative burden. The conversation also explores financing for repairs, contractor operations, working capital challenges, and how evolving government rebate programs are shaping the future of the HVAC industry.

    Coral is a platform that helps HVAC contractors simplify rebate management and financing for energy-efficient home upgrades. By combining guaranteed upfront rebates with low-cost financing options, Coral enables contractors to improve close rates, streamline operations, and make high-efficiency systems more affordable for homeowners.

    Expect To Learn:

    • How upfront rebates improve homeowner affordability and contractor sales.

    • Why financing has become essential for modern HVAC replacements.

    • The operational challenges contractors face when managing rebate programs.

    • How rebate complexity impacts sales, marketing, and back-office workflows.

    • The importance of working capital when contractors float rebate payments.

    • Why repair financing represents a major untapped opportunity.

    • What upcoming government rebate programs mean for HVAC contractors.

    Timestamps:

    00:00 – Introduction

    01:12 – The Affordability Challenge Behind Heat Pumps and Energy Upgrades

    01:54 – Can Financing Help Homeowners Cover Costly HVAC Repairs?

    03:37 – Why Repair Financing Matters Just as Much as System Replacement

    06:34 – How Contractors Can Use Rebates as a Competitive Advantage

    08:11 – Creating More Confidence at the Kitchen Table with Guaranteed Rebates

    09:34 – Understanding How HVAC Rebate Programs Work

    12:03 – Should Contractors Lead Every Sales Conversation with Financing?

    13:59 – Building Contractor Operations Around Rebate Programs

    16:21 – The Working Capital Challenge of Waiting for Rebate Payments

    17:09 – What the Latest Federal Rebate Guidance Means for HVAC Contractors

    Follow our Guest Samir Pendse:

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samirpendse/

    • Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startcoral/

    • Company Website: https://www.startcoral.com/

    Follow Gary McCreadie:

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-mccreadie-38217a77/

    • Website: https://www.hvacknowitall.com

    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/HVAC-Know-It-All-2/61569643061429/

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

    Follow Furman Haynes:

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/furmanhaynes/

    • WorkHero: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workherohvac/

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workhero__/
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    20 Min.
  • HVAC System Breakdowns for Managers to Avoid Catastrophic Shutdowns - Clayton & Robert Part 2

    HVAC System Breakdowns for Managers to Avoid Catastrophic Shutdowns - Clayton & Robert Part 2
    Aug 6 2026
    In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie continues his conversation with Clayton Cassady, President, and Robert Laframboise, Vice President, Class A Operator at RC Mechanical Canada, about industrial ammonia refrigeration systems and the role of plant operators. They explain how ammonia plants work, common system pressures, direct and indirect refrigeration, operator training, control room duties, system redundancy, emergency response, and how proper operation helps keep products safe while supporting reliable plant performance. Gary, Clayton, and Robert discuss how industrial ammonia refrigeration plants operate and what it takes to keep them running safely. They explain direct and indirect refrigeration systems, common operating pressures, operator training, control room responsibilities, system redundancy, emergency response, and how proper plant operation helps protect refrigerated products and maintain reliable performance. Expect to Learn: How direct and indirect ammonia refrigeration systems are used in industrial facilities. What operators monitor in the control room to keep refrigeration systems running safely. How operator training prepares workers for plant operation, safety, and certification exams. Why redundancy and spare parts are important for protecting refrigerated products. How operators respond to power failures and other plant emergencies to keep systems operating. Episode Highlights: [00:00] - Sponsor: Factory Direct Filters ad [00:42] - Intro to Clayton & Robert in Part 2 [01:58] - Direct vs indirect refrigeration systems [03:09] - Ammonia pressures: discharge 150-180 PSI, suction 30–35 PSI [03:48] - Secondary refrigerants used in hockey rinks & production [06:45] - Hockey rink economics: costs, declining ice time, dry-pad growth [08:02] - Operator training: 10-week program covering theory, safety & exams [13:00] - Redundancy: multiple compressors & spare parts [16:29] - Emergency shutdowns, power failures & system restarts [18:59] - How to contact RC Mechanical & upcoming textbook This Episode is Kindly Sponsored by: Cintas: https://www.cintas.com/hvacknowitall Cool Air Products: https://www.coolairproducts.net/ Factory Direct Filters: https://www.factorydirectfilters.com/ SupplyHouse: https://www.supplyhouse.com/tm Use promo code HKIA5 to get 5% off your first order at Supplyhouse! Follow the Guests Clayton Cassady and Robert Laframboise on: LinkedIn Profile - Clayton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clayton-cassady-04a484205/ LinkedIn Profile - Robert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-laframboise-805100204/ LinkedIn - RC Mechanical Canada: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rc-mechanical-canada/ Website - RC Mechanical Canada: https://www.rcmechanical.ca/ Follow the Host on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-mccreadie-38217a77/ LinkedIn - HVAC Know It All Inc.: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hvac-know-it-all-inc Website: https://www.hvacknowitall.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/HVAC-Know-It-All-2/615679643061429/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/ Follow the Podcast on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HVACKnowItAll Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6LCBJGw0EHG03rdWHxUMce Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hvac-know-it-all-podcast/id1359253455
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    20 Min.
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