HVAC School, hosted by Bryan Orr, is a long-running training podcast for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. It publishes roughly every two days with 950 episodes in its feed and typical episodes of 30 to 50 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, and host-read sponsorship runs about $90 to $620 per episode.
Reach working HVAC technicians through 950 episodes of trusted trade training
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from about 1,022 ratings across nearly a decade of episodes
- Listeners are practicing technicians who consume training while working and driving
- Existing partners include Carrier, UEi Test Instruments and Fieldpiece, showing category fit
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo technical lesson, short technical tip, co-hosted discussion
- Tone
- technical, practical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 50 minutes (short episodes 10 to 20 minutes)
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- CarrierUEi Test InstrumentsFieldpieceCopeland (Emerson)FiltreteNAVACSanta FeTruTech ToolsRefrigeration Technologies
- Categories promoted
- HVAC equipment, test and diagnostic tools, refrigerants and HVAC supplies, thermostats and controls, training and events
- Affiliate links
- No
The website partners page states the podcast is made possible by generous support from partners, and the partner pages list Carrier, UEi Test Instruments and Fieldpiece; episode titles such as 'Mastering Your Meter Advanced Functionality with Louise Kellar (UEi Test Instruments)' show partner-linked content.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.hvacrschool.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1155660740 |
| RSS feed | hvacschool.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 50 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Next-Gen Filtration - Pressure Drop, MERV 16, and Bypass Prevention w/ | 2026-10-15 | 48 min |
| The Fuse Only Blows When You Leave - Short #307 | 2026-10-13 | 15 min |
| Questionable CO Alarms w/ Bill Spohn | 2026-10-08 | 39 min |
| Same Charge, Different Numbers - Short #306 | 2026-10-06 | 14 min |
| Tech, Mechanic, or Craftsman? Finding Your Fit in HVAC | 2026-10-01 | 50 min |
| Normal Subcooling, Hidden Restriction - Short #305 | 2026-09-29 | 11 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
Real training for HVAC ( Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration) Technicians. Including recorded tech training, interviews, diagnostics and general conversations about the trade.
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About HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
HVAC School is a training podcast for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technicians, hosted by Bryan Orr according to the show feed and the HVAC School website. The show mixes recorded technical training, interviews with industry professionals, diagnostics and career discussion, with about 950 episodes since September 2016 and a new episode roughly every two days. Typical full episodes run 30 to 50 minutes, and the feed also carries short technical tips of 10 to 20 minutes.
The website, hvacrschool.com, describes the show as free online HVAC training and lists partners including Carrier, UEi Test Instruments and Fieldpiece. Apple Podcasts shows about 1,022 ratings with a 4.9 average. Listeners are estimated to be mostly working technicians and trade students in the United States, though this is an estimate, not published data.
Sponsorship is host-read and partner-supported, with roughly 30 percent of recent episodes linked to a named partner. Estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode put a host-read mid-roll at about $90 to $620 per episode. Tool makers, refrigerant and parts suppliers, and training programs are the best fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
How much does HVAC School charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $90 to $620 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Exact rates are not published, so confirm with the show.
What is HVAC School about?
HVAC School is a free training podcast for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. It covers technical lessons, diagnostics, industry interviews and career topics, with about 950 episodes since 2016.
How do I contact HVAC School about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. HVAC School can also be booked through Starbooked as a boosted show.
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