HVAC Expert Reveals: Repair vs. Replace Your Furnace

In this episode of Bragg N' Bout Business, Gregg Hinton sits down with Jeremy Larson, owner of Airman Heating & Air Conditioning, to discuss his incredible entrepreneurial journey and practical HVAC advice for homeowners.

📌 TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction
0:43 - Jeremy's Background & Starting Airman Heating
5:20 - Why He Left His Government Job (And You Might Need To Hear This)
8:15 - The Fear Factor: Leaving Job Security & Pension
12:00 - Building Resilience as a Solopreneur
15:30 - How Small HVAC Businesses Compete (Google Reviews Matter!)
20:00 - HVAC Value Section Begins
22:15 - When to Replace vs. Repair Your Furnace (The Real Cost Breakdown)
28:45 - High-Efficiency Furnaces: Are They Worth It?
35:00 - Common Heating & AC Questions Answered
42:30 - How to Support Small Local Businesses

🔑 KEY TOPICS COVERED:
✓ Starting a business while working full-time
✓ The courage required to leave job security
✓ Running a successful one-man HVAC operation
✓ Furnace replacement vs. repair decision-making
✓ High-efficiency systems explained (95% vs. 97%)
✓ Why yearly maintenance matters
✓ The importance of Google reviews for small businesses
✓ HVAC industry insights from a 20-year veteran

👤 GUEST:
Jeremy Larson is a journeyman refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic with 20 years of industry experience. He founded Airman Heating & Air Conditioning in 2019 and has grown it into a thriving Calgary-based HVAC service company while maintaining his reputation for quality work and integrity.

🎯 WHO SHOULD WATCH:
Alberta homeowners looking for HVAC advice
Small business owners considering the jump to full-time entrepreneurship
Anyone interested in the HVAC industry
People wanting to understand heating/cooling systems better
Small business supporters who want to learn why local reviews matter

💡 TAKEAWAYS:
This episode provides both entrepreneurial inspiration AND practical homeowner knowledge. Learn how a skilled tradesperson built a successful business from scratch, and get expert answers to your most pressing questions about furnaces, air conditioning, and HVAC maintenance costs.

📍 LOCATION: Calgary, Alberta

If you found value in Jeremy's insights or the work Airman Heating & AC does in your community, please consider leaving them a Google review. Small businesses like Airman depend on these reviews to compete with large corporations—and they deserve your support!

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