Make Trades Great Again Career Milestones? Was 2024 the tipping point for tech and time?
Dec 31, 2024
The speakers share their humorous struggles with project time estimates while celebrating the year's achievements. They dive into the complexities of installing air-to-water heat pumps and the trust required from customers amid technology changes. Personal stories about navigating outdated heat exchanger designs are shared, emphasizing repair vs. replacement challenges. Light-hearted tool troubles bring laughter as they discuss organization woes. Finally, reflections on the evolution of boiler systems highlight their journey in the heating and cooling industry.
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First Heat Pump Installation
- Eric Aune discusses his experience with air-to-water heat pumps.
- Installing his first Viesmann heat pump was a significant milestone.
Selling Vismann Boilers
- Eric Aune recounts selling his first Vismann boiler at a discount to gain installation experience.
- This experience paid off as he became a leading installer of these boilers in Minnesota.
Replacing Obsolete Controls
- Eric Aune discusses projects where he's replacing control systems he installed 12 years prior.
- The original products are now obsolete, requiring a replacement.