Cool Air, Hot Takes: A Trane Podcast

Welcome to Trane’s Cool Air, Hot Takes™, the fun and smart HVAC podcast with pros Charlie and Dan. Tune in biweekly for anything to everything from the world of buildings, HVAC, and energy!

Who We Are

Meet the hosts.

Charlie and Dan Posing Together: Cool Air, Hot Takes

About the Podcast

Welcome to Trane’s “Cool Air, Hot Takes,” the podcast that’s as smart as your building’s thermostat and twice as fun.

Hosted by Charlie Jelen and Dan Gentry—two HVAC pros with over 30 years of combined experience and a lifetime of friendship—this show is your go-to for the latest in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, industry news, and cutting-edge HVAC trends.

Charlie, a building-systems expert passionate about solving complex problems, and Dan, an Applications Engineer with a knack for energy-efficient design and HVAC troubleshooting, bring their expertise (and plenty of hot takes) to every episode. Together, they dive into topics like the latest trends and systems redefining buildings and industrial systems, and the future of AI in the industry—from smart thermostats to data centers. They’ll look at what’s up with all these tech companies buying nuclear power plants, and what does it mean for the future of climate control and thermal management?

Expect in-depth interviews with industry-leading experts, practical tips for engineers and contractors, and funny stories from that job that went sideways. Whether you’re designing ductwork, conducting energy audits, or upgrading to sustainable HVAC systems, this podcast is built to keep you informed and entertained.

We want to hear from you!

Ask us your questions, HVAC hacks, or the funniest thing that’s ever happened on a job, and we might feature it in an episode. Follow Cool Air, Hot Takes from Trane wherever you get your podcasts, and join us as we tackle the big questions and the finer points of thermodynamics—one hot take at a time.

Email: CoolAir.HotTakes@trane.com

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