Sam Myers and Ben Walker sit down with Joe Medosch to talk about why indoor air quality is personal, and why better HVAC diagnostics matter more than ever. They break down MeasureQuick, direct capture, and the accountability gap that still holds the industry back. You will also hear why “the occupant is the greatest sensor,” plus what wildfire smoke and ventilation mean for real homes. If this helped, share it with a tech or builder who cares about getting it right.

Show Notes:
Introduction and Welcome (0:00)
Retro Tech and Joe's Contributions (1:26)
Challenges in the HVAC Industry (2:43)
Health and Air Quality Focus (4:51)
Measure Quick and HVAC Diagnostics (5:51)
Training and Education in HVAC (17:50)
Occupant-Centric Approach to Building Performance (18:03)
Wildfire Smoke and Indoor Air Quality (19:56)
Future of HVAC and Measure Quick (41:18)
Closing Remarks and Future Collaboration (47:15)

Follow Hosts:
Ben Walker (Co-CEO, Retrotec)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-walker-4a05901/

Sam Myers (Building Science Specialist & Trainer)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-myers-ms-a9a4a546/

Website: https://retrotec.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retrotec/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrotec/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetrotecEnergy/

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Most “Indoor Air Quality upgrades” are just gadgets in a box. And a lot of them can make things worse.

HVAC and building science veteran John Ellis joins Sam Myers and Ben Walker to break down what actually moves the needle in a home: thermal comfort, ventilation, filtration, humidity control, building pressure, and source control.

If you build, renovate, or work on HVAC, this episode will change how you think about “clean air” and what it takes to actually deliver it.

Video Notes:
Indoor Air Quality and Environmental Changes (0:00)
Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Measurements (1:43)
Dust Free 16 Filter Development (5:59)
Filter Media and Performance (10:07)
Distribution and Market Reception (14:16)
Indoor Air Quality and Building Science (15:59)
Challenges in the HVAC Industry (26:24)
Data-Driven Solutions and Training (39:51)
Menu Pricing System for IAQ Services (42:04)
Future Developments and Final Thoughts (44:18)

Connect with :
John Ellis
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-ellis-b13b0411/

Follow Hosts:
Ben Walker (Co-CEO, Retrotec)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-walker-4a05901/

Sam Myers (Building Science Specialist & Trainer)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-myers-ms-a9a4a546/

Website: https://retrotec.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retrotec/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrotec/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetrotecEnergy/

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Everyone blames the HVAC System. Most of the time, that’s wrong. Nikki Krueger breaks down why modern homes struggle with humidity, even with high-efficiency systems, and why dehumidification has become a missing piece in comfort, health, and durability.

Sam, Ben and Nikki talk crawl spaces, shoulder seasons, overcooling, air leakage, ventilation mistakes, and the real-world install details contractors keep getting wrong.

If you work on houses, or live in one ... this conversation will change how you think about moisture control.

Video Notes:
Placement and Ducting of Dehumidifiers (2:31)
Air Distribution and Heat Generation (6:08)
Retrofitting and Challenges in Existing Homes (8:51)
Humidity Control and Building Codes (12:20)
Ventilation Strategies and Industry Advancements (29:07)
Contractor Mistakes and Best Practices (38:56)
Industry Collaboration and Future Directions (48:11)
Final Thoughts and Future Opportunities (49:52)

Connect with :
Nikki Kruger
Website: www.-Santa-Fe-Products.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkikrueger/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkikrueger_iaq/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikki.krueger.71

Follow Hosts:
Ben Walker (Co-CEO, Retrotec)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-walker-4a05901/

Sam Myers (Building Science Specialist & Trainer)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-myers-ms-a9a4a546/

Website: https://retrotec.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retrotec/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrotec/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetrotecEnergy/

Listen on
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xMDAhIttUTHWK41DH7KhB

Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes on airtightness, ventilation strategies, and innovations in building science!

#BuildingScience #AirtightnessTesting #EnergyEfficiency #BuildingPerformance #HVAC #Retrotec #GreenStar #EnergyWaste #HomeImprovement