Episode 22 - The Air Conditioning Podcast | Ryan Wijayasekera & Jamie Davies| Hitachi & Temperzone
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09/10/20 • 52 min
Hey legends, Welcome to Episode 22 of The Air Conditioning Podcast!
In this episode we spoke with the State Manager, Ryan Wijayasekera and Senior Sales Engineer, Jamie Davis of Temperzone Australia.
We were very grateful for their time and had a great laugh with them on (and off) air!
Heres some of the bits we covered...
> Can you tell us more about Temperzone and Hitachi and how they came about? (2:30)
> Where is your Head Office based? (3:30)
> Are you more focused on Commercial or Residential or both? (3:45)
> When did the amalgamation between Hitachi and Temperzone happen and how did it come about? (5:00)
> What are the benefits you’ve seen since the amalgamation? (8:30)
> Can you tell us a bit more about some of the larger projects you’ve been involved with? (9:45)
> When you’re looking at the project work you do in more remote areas, like the mining projects, who handles the service and warranty work? (16:45)
> Both Temperzone and Hitachi do very well with your tendering and winning tenders, can you tell us what you attribute that success rate to? (22:00)
> Can you tell us about Hitachi’s new Wall Split range and more about the “Frost Wash” feature? (27:00)
And so much more!
Thanks again to Ryan and Jamie for joining us on the show today and if you’d like to get in touch with the boys, you can reach them at hitachiaircon.com or temperzone.com.
Hey guys, as mentioned in the episode, our personal business is looking to expand so if you’re an experienced fridgie who is enthusiastic, passionate about the trade and have exceptional diagnostic skills and workmanship please get in touch with us, we’d love to hear from you.
Please contact us at [email protected]
You must live in Adelaide (obviously) but also owning your own van (or similar) and tools is preferable, you must be fully qualified and have relevant licences! Cheers guys.
Hey legends, Welcome to Episode 22 of The Air Conditioning Podcast!
In this episode we spoke with the State Manager, Ryan Wijayasekera and Senior Sales Engineer, Jamie Davis of Temperzone Australia.
We were very grateful for their time and had a great laugh with them on (and off) air!
Heres some of the bits we covered...
> Can you tell us more about Temperzone and Hitachi and how they came about? (2:30)
> Where is your Head Office based? (3:30)
> Are you more focused on Commercial or Residential or both? (3:45)
> When did the amalgamation between Hitachi and Temperzone happen and how did it come about? (5:00)
> What are the benefits you’ve seen since the amalgamation? (8:30)
> Can you tell us a bit more about some of the larger projects you’ve been involved with? (9:45)
> When you’re looking at the project work you do in more remote areas, like the mining projects, who handles the service and warranty work? (16:45)
> Both Temperzone and Hitachi do very well with your tendering and winning tenders, can you tell us what you attribute that success rate to? (22:00)
> Can you tell us about Hitachi’s new Wall Split range and more about the “Frost Wash” feature? (27:00)
And so much more!
Thanks again to Ryan and Jamie for joining us on the show today and if you’d like to get in touch with the boys, you can reach them at hitachiaircon.com or temperzone.com.
Hey guys, as mentioned in the episode, our personal business is looking to expand so if you’re an experienced fridgie who is enthusiastic, passionate about the trade and have exceptional diagnostic skills and workmanship please get in touch with us, we’d love to hear from you.
Please contact us at [email protected]
You must live in Adelaide (obviously) but also owning your own van (or similar) and tools is preferable, you must be fully qualified and have relevant licences! Cheers guys.
Previous Episode
Episode 21 - The Air Conditioning Podcast | Ryan Ardill | Ryan Ardill Air Conditioning | ARMA
G'day legends and welcome to another episode of The Air Conditioning Podcast!
In this episode we sat down and chewed the fat with Ryan Ardill from Ryan Ardill Air Conditioning and President of ARMA (Australian Refrigeration Mechanics Association).
Since its inception in 2008, Ryan has grown his business based on honesty, service and expertise, with their main focus on Air Conditioning repairs, maintenance, servicing and installation
Here’s a snippet of what you can expect and we hope you enjoy the episode!
> For those who are perhaps not familiar with Ryan Ardill Air Conditioning, could you tell our listeners who you are and how your business started? (4:15)
> Having worked in sales previously, do you think it has been advantageous for you to learn both sides of the industry? (8.25)
> Was the decision to shift from an employee to become an employer an easy decision for you? (9:15)
> How many staff do you currently have working with you and are you looking to expand? (10:30)
> You mentioned team building, what sort of things are you doing help with team building? (11:30)
> Describe your typical day to day. (12:15)
> Do you do much in the way of marketing and if so, what methods are you using? (13:30)
> You mentioned that your reach for your clients is wide, from Victor Harbour to the Barossa Valley and Gumeracha. How do you manage any warranty issues or call backs? (17:45)
> What unit manufacturer brands are you currently using and recommending? (18:30)
> What’s your view regarding the Certificate 2 licencing? (25:15)
> Do you think we are heading in the right direction with licencing or do you think we’re no better than we were previously? (26:45)
> What do you think makes up a good fridgie? (29:15)
> How did you initially become involved with ARMA? (34:45)
And there was so much more covered!
We’d like to sincerely thank Ryan for joining us on the Show and were grateful for his time.
If you’d like to get in touch with Ryan Ardill, you can reach him at 1300 AIR PRO (247 776) or raac.com.au
To get in touch with ARMA you can reach out to them at:
Facebook or
Consumer Support for Air Conditioning Australia by ARMA
Hey guys, as mentioned in the episode, our personal business is looking to expand so if you’re an experienced fridgie who is enthusiastic, passionate about the trade and have exceptional diagnostic skills and workmanship please get in touch with us, we’d love to hear from you.
Please contact us at [email protected]
You must live in Adelaide (obviously) but also owning your own van (or similar) and tools is preferable, you must be fully qualified and have relevant licences! Cheers guys.
Next Episode
Episode 23 - The Air Conditioning Podcast |Shane Walker| Walker Air Control
How goes it legends?! Welcome to Episode 23 of The Air Conditioning Podcast. In this episode we chatted with Shane Walker from Walker Air Control, based in Adelaide, South Australia.
Shane tells us about his HVAC journey from being an apprentice as an employee with a Large Service Company to working as a Daikin Service tech and then eventually branching out on his own. Shane kindly sat with us a bit longer than your average interview to provide as much Daikin Service tips as we could cram in to the episode. We’ll have him back again to dig a bit deeper into that side of things but hope you enjoy the episode!
Here’s a taste of what we covered...
> Can you tell us more about Walker Air and how it came about? (3:00)
> Where are you based and how far do you go to service your clients? (8:45)
> Were the companies that you worked for previously on wages, or incentive based or both? (10:15)
> Do you think you got given a hard time as an apprentice or was it in jest? (11.15)
> Can you tell us more about your time with Daikin, were there some more frequent issues that you can recall where you can offer any tips? (13:15)
> Is there any equipment you’re not really familiar with? (21:30)
> Do you think that techs with Daikin experience are better suited to be working on their equipment compared with those that haven’t? (22:15)
> We get down and dirty with unpacking some of the more common faults! (27:30)
> What was your thought process around leaving Daikin and branching out to start your own business? (39:00)
> How do you generate your leads? (42:18)
And seriously, that is the tip of the iceberg! Jump on and have a listen there are plenty of gold nuggets in this episode.
Thanks heaps to Shane for joining us on the Show and we look forward to speaking with him again in the future for more of the same!
If you’d like to get in touch with Shane Walker and Walker Air Control, just visit www.walkeraircontrol.com.au or jump onto their facebook page here.
Until the next episode kids, “It’s good to see me!”
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