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Every technician has favorite tools, but some get used on nearly every service call. I don’t mean the specialty stuff that lives in the bottom of the van for the one job a year. These are the ones that come out of the bag before you even know what you are walking into. Whether you're troubleshooting an electrical issue, measuring refrigerant pressures and temperatures, pulling a vacuum, or opening equipment panels, certain tool categories are part of routine HVAC service work. …

Home Energy Rebates are getting attention again, and you may be hearing about them on service calls. Homeowners are asking whether a new heat pump qualifies, whether sealing up a leaky house counts, whether this is finally the year to replace an aging system.  Here is the practical read on what this means for the work you already do. This isn't a brand-new program The funding for these rebates comes from the Inflation Reduction Act, and the earliest sta …

HVAC techs spend a big part of the workday driving between jobs. Listening to the Building HVAC Science Podcast is a productive way to spend that time, offering conversations with contractors, manufacturers, educators, and researchers. Hosted by Bill Spohn and produced by TruTech Tools, the show digs into the topics that shape your work every day, including diagnostics, airflow, indoor air quality, heat pumps, and the building science that ties it all together.  …

Cooling season fills your schedule fast, and a lot of calls trace back to one culprit: low airflow. It shows up as weak cooling and uneven temperatures room to room; and an iced-up evaporator coil when it gets bad enough. Airflow and charge are the only two things you can adjust on a system, and airflow has to be right before you can trust a charge reading. The difference between a clean fix and a callback usually comes down to one thing: whether you measured or guessed. Here is a r …

For every five workers who retire from the skilled trades, only two replacements enter the workforce. By 2030, that gap is projected to leave an estimated 2.1 million trades jobs unfilled nationwide. The skilled trades have a pipeline problem, and anyone working in HVAC already feels it. The GRIT Foundation is a nonprofit working to change that, introducing young people to careers in the skilled trades through one-day, hands-on learning events called GRIT Camps. The foundation partners …

A practical checklist for faster calls, better diagnostics, and fewer callbacks  Cooling season shows up fast, and once it hits, the pace does not let up. The techs who stay ahead are the ones who prepare before the first heat wave, not after. Being ready is not only about having tools. It is about having the right tools, working efficiently, and trusting your measurements on every call. When your setup is dialed in, you move faster, reduce guesswork, and avoid costly callbacks dur …

Calibration & Service for Your Analyzer TruTech Tools no longer offers in-house calibration or repair services for combustion analyzers, gas leak detectors and related instruments. To ensure you receive accurate, manufacturer-certified service, we recommend working directly with the manufacturer. Their teams are best equipped to provide proper calibration, repairs, and support for your specific instrument. How to Request Service Identify your analyzer manufacturer Contact them using …

In this TruTech Tools exclusive, in collaboration with ClickToast Digital Advertising, we break down how HVAC and home performance professionals can move beyond search-only marketing and implement a full-funnel strategy that drives steady, sustainable growth. Many HVAC professionals, Home Performance contractors, Energy Auditors, and Home Inspectors rely almost entirely on Google Search to drive leads. However, treating demand as “search-only” caps growth by reaching only t …

250 Episodes of Building HVAC Science: What We've Learned About Buildings, Comfort, and Better HVAC Work What We've Learned About Buildings, Comfort, and Better HVAC Work The Building HVAC Science podcast just hit episode 250, and after years of conversations with contractors, educators, manufacturers, and innovators, hosts Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser are taking a step back to reflect on what they've learned and where the industry is headed next. It's a look at h …

TruTech Tools Leadership Transitions to Support Continued Growth We are proud to announce several key leadership changes as part of our long-term succession and growth plan. In October 2024, company CEO Bill Spohn Sr. acquired full ownership of TruTech Tools and promoted Sue Bertsch to Vice President and General Manager, recognizing her leadership in operations and customer experience. …