HVAC Legends: Mick Schwedler’s 40+ Year Legacy
About this episode
Mick Schwedler reflects on his 43-year legacy in the HVAC industry and discusses its evolution and impact on society.
Today, hosts Charlie Jelen and Dan Gentry are joined by an HVAC legend, Mick Schwedler . With more than 43 years at Trane and former Global ASHRAE President, Mick reflects on how the industry has evolved from floppy disks and early energy modeling to digital design, electrified heating, and systems-level innovation. He explains why giving engineers just a bit more time and budget leads to better, more efficient buildings, and why HVAC’s true impact goes far beyond comfort cooling. From supporting cold-chain vaccines to reducing emissions and protecting health, Mick shows how this industry improves lives and inspires the next generation of engineers. We also have: HVAC Headlines: the year HVAC “got run over by a reindeer ,” Trane dives into liquid-to-chip cooling , and how to get your home winter-ready. Hot or Not: A special 1980s HVAC edition with Mick. Is thermal storage still hot? Would CHP ever rule the world? Debate ensues. Stat of the Day: Which countries rank highest for quality of life . We want your hot takes and questions! Email coolair.hottakes@trane.com, drop a comment on YouTube or Spotify, or leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Don’t forget to rate and follow too…
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