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The Heat Pump Podcast

The Heat Pump Podcast discusses all things related to heat pumps. We cover: HVAC entrepreneurship, business operations, technology innovations, building science, how policy impacts both contractors and homeowners, and more. Our goal is to ensure that the transition to heat pumps for heating and cooling is a win for everyone – homeowners, contractors, and the planet – by sharing insights, learnings, and best practices.

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00:53:33

Corbett Lunsford on Arming Homeowners with the...

The Heat Pump Podcast ·

2025/04/16

Looking to stand out in the competitive Heat Pump market? Learn from the best with our FREE e-book on in-home heat pump sales. Get it today: https://bit.ly/Top_10Heat_pumpSalestips----------------------------------------- In this episode of the Heat Pump Podcast, hosts Ed Smith and Eric Fitz welcome Corbett Lunsford, a building science expert and host of the PBS show Home Diagnosis, to discuss the importance of scientific approaches in HVAC, the power of testing, and how to navigate the

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00:40:28

The bumps, bruises, and lessons learned of scaling a...

The Heat Pump Podcast ·

2025/04/02

Looking to stand out in the competitive Heat Pump market? Learn from the best with our FREE e-book on in-home heat pump sales. Get it today: https://bit.ly/Top_10Heat_pumpSalestips------------------------------------------ In this episode, Ed Smith and Eric Fitz, co-founders of Amply Energy, speak with Christopher Nichols, COO of HomeWorks Energy, about the challenges and strategies behind scaling a home performance business. Chris shares how HomeWorks Energy grew from 10 people to a 750

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00:54:29

The Practice and Philosophy of Building Science – A...

The Heat Pump Podcast ·

2025/03/19

Looking to stand out in the competitive Heat Pump market? Learn from the best with our FREE e-book and transform your approach to in-home heat pump sales. Get it today: https://bit.ly/Top_10Heat_pumpSalestips--------------------------------------------------------------- In this episode of The Heat Pump Podcast, hosts Ed Smith and Eric Fitz sit down with HVAC experts Alex Meaney and Nate Adams to discuss the building science, heat pump sizing, HVAC design, dehumidification, rebates,

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00:43:22

The Beauty of Dual Fuel Solutions with Mike Gundersen

The Heat Pump Podcast ·

2025/03/05

Looking to stand out in the competitive Heat Pump market? Learn from the best with our FREE e-book and transform your approach to in-home heat pump sales. Get it today: https://bit.ly/Top_10Heat_pumpSalestips--------------------------------------------------------------- In this episode of the Heat Pump Podcast, hosts Ed Smith and Eric Fitz, co-founders of Amply Energy, sit down with Mike Gundersen, owner of Compass Heating and Air Conditioning and HVAC dual fuel expert from the Chicago

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01:03:34

The Nuances of Heat Pump System Design with Eric Kaiser

The Heat Pump Podcast ·

2025/02/19

In this episode the hosts Ed Smith and Eric Fitz from Amply Energy sit down with Eric Kaiser (aka ELK), a leading voice and trainer in the HVAC space. Known for his dynamic and insightful presentations at virtually any and all HVAC events, ELK shares his journey from growing up around creative energy solutions to becoming the Industry Engagement Manager at TruTech Tools. With a passion for teaching and decades of hands-on experience in HVAC and building performance, Eric offers valuable insight

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00:55:47

Using Performance Data to Maximize Efficiency and...

The Heat Pump Podcast ·

2025/02/05

In this episode of the Heat Pump Podcast, co-hosts Ed Smith and Eric Fitz dive into the fascinating world of low-load homes and home electrification with John Semmelhack, a home performance expert and co-owner of The Comfort Squad. They explore the evolving landscape of energy-efficient HVAC systems and discuss practical solutions for retrofitting homes and embracing electrification.John shares his extensive experience in HVAC system design, energy-efficient building practices, and

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01:14:09

Don’t confuse with jargon. Understand through...

The Heat Pump Podcast ·

2025/01/22

In this episode of The Heat Pump Podcast, co-hosts Ed Smith and Eric Fitz welcome Silas Hoeppner, a building performance expert and resident “Air Space Archaeologist” at Modern Heating and Air Conditioning. Silas shares his journey from working in his family’s insulation business in Iowa to becoming a leading HVAC consultant. He delves into the importance of airflow, designing efficient heat pump systems, and how connecting emotionally with clients and asking question after question builds

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01:02:49

Rapidly Scaling a Heat Pump Business from 0 to 27...

The Heat Pump Podcast ·

2025/01/08

In this episode of the Heat Pump Podcast, co-hosts Ed Smith and Eric Fitz are joined by Mike Missimer, an HVAC industry veteran and principal owner of MGI Mechanical Services. The conversation dives into how Mike leveraged decades of experience to build a thriving heat pump-focused business during the pandemic. They explore the nuances of starting a business, designing efficient heat pump systems, and managing rapid growth—all while navigating the challenges of running a company at higher

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00:36:42

Top 10 lessons from the Heat Pump Podcast in 2024

The Heat Pump Podcast ·

2024/12/21

We (Eric and Ed) started the Heat Pump Podcast on a whim. After two years immersed in HVAC, heat pumps, and home electrification, we had a realization: there’s a lot of great HVAC content out there, but heat pump-focused conversations? Surprisingly scarce.This didn’t sit right with us. Aren’t heat pumps the best HVAC equipment on the market today?Aren’t their COPs practically magic?Aren’t heat pumps the future of HVAC? So why was the discussion around them so… occasional? To see if we

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00:48:39

Mark Kasdorf wants to build a $1B+ heat pump business

The Heat Pump Podcast ·

2024/12/06

What if you could do to construction what Amazon did to retail? Or what Uber did to taxis? Mark Kasdorf has an ambitious vision to do just that, and his journey starts with heat pumps. Mark is the founder and CEO of Forge, a venture-backed, mission-driven startup tackling one of America’s biggest challenges: the skilled labor shortage in the trades. Forge’s secret? Recruiting great talent, training them quickly, and empowering them to lead their own crews fast. Really fast. In just 18

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00:42:32

Good COP, Bad COP and heat pumps with Adam Mufich

The Heat Pump Podcast ·

2024/11/22

Adam Mufich is a multi-generation HVAC entrepreneur and now trainer for the National Comfort Institute. What does Adam like to do in his free time? Talk about HVAC.Adam first caught our attention with his HVAC School article Good COP - Bad COP. He impressed us again with his presentation at the NCI Summit "How to Properly Design with Today's Heat Pumps." We highly recommend both. On this podcast, Adam dives into his educational journey, sharing how he finally stopped delaying his learning

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00:58:59

The "Great Heat Pump Revolt of 2025" and how to avoid...

The Heat Pump Podcast ·

2024/11/12

Steve Rogers, head of The Energy Conservatory (TEC), leads one of the most influential companies in HVAC. TEC’s True Flow Grid has transformed how many Amply customers approach home analysis and system design—and in this episode, Steve explains why airflow and duct analysis are crucial for building efficient, high-performance heat pump systems. Steve is an engineer’s engineer, the kind of person who creates detailed spreadsheets—just for fun—to balance every tradeoff in heat pump selection,

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00:34:13

Jim Bergmann's religious conversion... to heat pumps

The Heat Pump Podcast ·

2024/10/25

Jim Bergmann’s journey through the HVAC industry is one for the books. From riding alongside his dad in the truck to launching industry-leading companies like TruTech Tools and measureQuick, Jim has seen it all. With a storied career as both a teacher and an entrepreneur, Jim has earned his place as one of the most respected voices in the industry.We were thrilled to sit down with Jim for this podcast episode, not only because of his unmatched technical expertise and his standing in the HVAC

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00:42:20

David Daher prepares to launch a new heat...

The Heat Pump Podcast ·

2024/10/10

The timing was perfect to interview David Daher because, after 20 years in HVAC, he's on the cusp of launching a brand new heat pump-focused business. With a clear vision and unwavering commitment to achieving it, David doesn’t want just any business—he wants the right one.David began his journey in the trades in the US military. After returning to civilian life, he quickly entered the HVAC world, eventually starting his own business, and successfully selling it a few years ago. Along the

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00:46:55

Fortunat Mueller explains why solar & heat pumps are...

The Heat Pump Podcast ·

2024/09/26

So far, most of our episodes have focused on HVAC companies. Today, we branch out, interviewing Fortunat Mueller, co-founder and CEO of ReVision Energy. ReVision started out as a solar company, but over time has become an "energy transition company." A major part of their business is installing heat pumps. In this episode, we dig into what it means to be an energy transition company. Fortunat explains how and why ReVision got into HVAC, and in particular why they focus exclusively on heat

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00:39:33

Alex Meaney on the 'gotchas' in heat pump sizing and...

The Heat Pump Podcast ·

2024/09/13

This week, we welcome a guest who truly needs no introduction: Alex Meaney, founder of MeanHVAC. For many in the industry, Alex has taught us much of what we know about Manuals J, S, D, Zr, and more.In this episode, we dive straight into the intricacies of Manuals J and S, especially their application to heat pumps. Unlike traditional HVAC systems, heat pumps—capable of both heating and cooling—are far more sensitive to mistakes in system design. With Alex’s expertise, we explore why this is,

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00:39:11

Peter Troast on how to make your phone ring (aka...

The Heat Pump Podcast ·

2024/08/30

Peter Troast is the founder and CEO of Energy Circle, a unique and differentiated marketing agency that exclusively works with high performance contractors. Early in this episode, Peter shares two important definitions: Marketing is anything you do that gets the phone to ring with high quality leadsHigh performance contractors are contractors who understand the home as a system, where HVAC is the engine So in this episode, we focus on one thing: how heat pump contractors can drive more

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00:33:05

Ilija Crnobrnja explains why BS+CF=HPS...

The Heat Pump Podcast ·

2024/08/15

Ilija Crnobrnja was an exchange student in Massachusetts waiting tables, learning English, and studying agricultural economics. When he met and married his wife, he realized he needed a new job, so he found himself in the HVAC business. He worked his way through almost every role in HVAC. Along the way, his love for building science, customer service, and high efficiency homes was ignited. As you'll hear, Ilija's passion is deep. That passion made him destined to be an entrepreneur. He had to

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00:49:14

Kevin Brenner - From podiatry to perfecting peat pump...

The Heat Pump Podcast ·

2024/08/02

Kevin Brenner started his career as Dr. Brenner, destined to take over the family podiatry business. But he loved to swing a hammer more than he liked being in an office, so he jumped ship and landed in carpentry. His first company, Brenner Builders, started with a $627 job fixing deck stairs. It ended as Westchester County's premier high-end home builder, with projects average value of $11M per project and doing $50M a year in revenue. Kevin's journey did not end there. He had a passion for

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00:37:58

Aleisha Stenson follows her passion for ductless heat...

The Heat Pump Podcast ·

2024/07/19

This episode is a fun experiment for us. At Amply, we LOVE doing ride alongs with our customers. It gives us insight. It gives us energy. It's how our customers turn into our friends. So we tried to capture that experience in a podcast. Ed jumps in the car with Aleisha Stenson, co-founder and co-owner of My Diamond Comfort. Before getting into HVAC, Aleisha was in law enforcement and social work. She loved working with kids, but the intensity of working for the Department of Children and

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