What would you do if you had all this money to burn? In this episode, Eric, Bill, and HVAC technician Joseph talk about how they would outfit their house’s heating if they had all the money they could ever want.

With their inside-and-out knowledge of the business, our hosts are more than qualified to share their heating dreams. Hear the professionals at Mid-Coast Energy Systems talk about their dream designs and the limitations that they’d have to consider, even with all this money to burn.

Takeaways:

* There’s an incredible amount of heat pump manufacturers, so to have the right replacements specific to the equipment is very rare.
* A heating system is more critical for a household than a cooling system, especially in Maine’s weather.
* Everybody has their preferences for their perfectly-heated house, but you’ll learn pretty quickly what works and what doesn’t.

Learn more about Mid-Coast Energy Systems at midcoastenergysystems.com

HVAC work isn’t always about furnaces and heat pumps. Sometimes, it’s about dodging a runaway sheep, coaxing a curious cat, or meeting a little dog with a big attitude. In this episode, Eric, Bill, and technician Joseph swap stories from the road — the animal encounters that come with the job, and the bigger challenge that’s always there: communication. From scratchy phone calls to satellite connections, Midcoast Energy Systems has had to keep evolving how crews stay in touch and keep the work moving.

Takeaways:

* How changing communication tools have reshaped HVAC work
* What happens when technicians meet Maine’s wildlife on the job
* Why good communication is just as important as good equipment

Learn more about Mid-Coast Energy Systems at midcoastenergysystems.com

What does it take to keep homes warm across Maine during the long winter? In this episode, Eric, Bill, and HVAC technician Joseph share how they handle emergency heating repair calls, cover hundreds of miles, and improve systems to keep families safe.
You’ll hear how the team manages the winter rush, the systems they’ve improved over the years, and why ignoring a “cold home” report can be dangerous. They also discuss the realities of installing and maintaining heating systems, the challenges of servicing heat pumps, and why recruiting skilled HVAC technicians is critical for expansion.

Takeaways:
* The challenges of providing emergency HVAC service across rural Maine
* How heat pumps perform in Maine winters and why repairs can be tricky
* Why hiring and training new technicians is key for growth

Learn more about Mid-Coast Energy Systems at midcoastenergysystems.com