Hvac Know It All Podcast

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie is joined by John Anderson, Senior Regional HVAC Technical Trainer at Sila Services, Formerly Service Manager and Technician at Burns & McBride Home Comfort. John shares his insights on using analog and digital manifold gauges, discussing their pros, cons, and practical use in the field. The conversation covers the shift from analog to digital tools, the value of maintaining equipment instead of replacing it, and the importance of proper airflow diagnosis before adding refrigerant. Gary and John also talk about technician habits, training methods, and how using long hoses can lead to refrigerant loss over time. In this conversation, John talks about the use of analog and digital manifold gauges in HVAC work. He explains how analog tools helped early in his career and why digital tools now offer faster and more accurate results. John and Gary discuss why learning airflow checks should come before using gauges and how poor airflow can lead