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What is the MIN/MAX feature used for on a Multimeter? #AskELK Ep. 6 Have a question? Let us know in the comments with the hashtag hashtag #AskELK!

Can you guess which mustached man got to try out Testo Instruments - North America's upcoming 860i Wireless Thermal Imager for smartphones? #NHPC25

BHS 214 | Why Small HVAC Companies Get Stuck—and How WorkHero Helps Them Grow with Furman Haynes “You can be high quality and effective, but also efficient at the same time.” — Furman Haynes, Founder of WorkHero   In this episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, Eric Kaiser and Bill Spohn sit down with Furman Haynes, co-founder of WorkHero, to explore a critical challenge facing small HVAC business owners: the administrative burden that stifles growth. Furman shares his journey into the HVAC industry, inspired by a passion for building organizations that support small business success. He recounts his eye-opening experiences at industry events and his realization that paperwork and administrative tasks often overwhelm small operators. Furman explains how WorkHero was designed to provide expert office management for companies with under ten employees—helping them streamline operations without adding complex software. Through a combination of dedicated virtual office managers and AI-powered tools, WorkHero tackles the paperwork bottlenecks that can prevent growth. Furman also discusses insights from their recent industry survey, revealing that small businesses spend over 15 hours a week on admin work and often get stuck at the $1-2 million revenue mark without making strategic investments in people or systems. Search Building HVAC Science in your podcast app for the full episode!

Two titans of industry! Bill Spohn, P.E. and Gary Nelson (The Energy Conservatory) at last week's National Home Performance Conference. #NHPC25

BHS 213 | Revolutionizing HVAC: How Pearl Edison Bridges Homeowners and Contractors with Jake Yurek In this episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, Bill Spohn, P.E. and Eric Kaiser interview Jake Yurek, the co-founder of Pearl Edison, a platform designed to simplify the installation of energy-efficient systems for homeowners and contractors. Jake shares the origins of the company’s name, inspired by Thomas Edison’s first power station on Pearl Street, and explains how Pearl Edison partners with trusted entities like utilities and city governments to facilitate HVAC installations. Their approach aims to reduce customer acquisition costs for contractors while improving the decision-making process for homeowners. Jake delves into the unique value proposition of Pearl Edison: acting as an intermediary that guides homeowners to the right system design before involving contractors. This approach saves contractors time and increases profitability by ensuring they engage with highly qualified leads. Pearl Edison focuses on maintaining high-quality standards by utilizing BPI-certified experts for home assessments, conducting blower door tests, and leveraging robust data analytics to provide personalized system recommendations. Search Building HVAC Science in your podcast app for the full episode! 

What is the difference between an Infrared Thermometer and a Thermal Imaging Camera? #AskELK Ep. 5 Have a question? Let us know in the comments with the hashtag #AskELK!

The engaging discussions continue at the TruTech Table at the National Home Performance Conference this week. #NHPC25

Travis stopped by our booth at the ESCO Institute-HVAC Excellence National HVACR Education Conference and paid a compliment to our Customer Service! It always makes our day to hear a story like this.

BHS 211 | Data Integrity in HVAC: Why It Matters More Than You Think with Rachel Kaiser In this episode of Building HVAC Science, Bill Spohn, P.E. & Eric Kaiser welcome Rachel Kaiser to discuss an often overlooked yet critical topic: data integrity in HVAC and building performance. Rachel, who has a background in scientific research and data quality, shares insights into how the HVAC industry generates and manages data, why data integrity matters, and the risks of poor data management. They explore real-world examples—from technicians misreporting measurements to the challenges of maintaining reliable combustion data—and discuss how digital tools can both help and hinder data integrity. Rachel breaks down key principles of data integrity using the ALCOA+ framework, which ensures data is attributable, legible, contemporaneous, original, and accurate, along with being complete, consistent, enduring, and available. Search Building HVAC Science in your podcast app for the full episode!

MINHERS Addendum 89 (Handheld Watt Meters) is open for public comment until April 25: https://lnkd.in/eAq7gErP Our very own Eric Kaiser played a key role in this addendum! Proposed Addendum 89 amends the MINHERS section 303.1 to add a new exception to Standard 301 requirements. The exception establishes requirements for taking measurements using handheld watt meters.