{"podcast":{"title":"The Build Show Podcast","slug":"the-build-show-podcast-2136317","podcast_index_feed_id":2136317,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/r8Kvg4Yt","website_url":"https://podcast.buildshownetwork.com","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/49d7e935-351d-4222-a226-77fbb78f0df6/b059345d-8c7a-4998-8137-2c32a6f25225/3000x3000/the-11.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Build Productions LLC","episode_count":227,"summary":"Follow Matt Risinger on the Build Show Podcast as he discusses Building Science, Craftsmanship, & Best Practices for Building & Remodeling. Matt is a Builder who specializes in Architect Driven & Fine Craftsmanship Work.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-19T22:19:23.824054+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-build-show-podcast-2136317"},"episode":{"title":"Cheapest Good Mechanicals","slug":"cheapest-good-mechanicals","published_at":"2026-05-22T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-build-show-podcast-2136317/cheapest-good-mechanicals","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-build-show-podcast-2136317","url":"https://podcast.buildshownetwork.com/episodes/cheapest-good-mechanicals-E0g0TgvI","audio_url":"https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/8bfe438f-28c9-422f-9b87-6747f8f6649a/335603d5-8e74-4954-b65f-4ac63cbea4bd/episodes/audio/group/78769109-271c-4ecc-839a-29bfb6c1f868/group-item/71ef8ef1-1b38-4d5c-afa3-eb5e59433546/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=r8Kvg4Yt","summary":"In this episode of the Build Show Podcast, Matt Risinger sits down with Jordan Smith to work through the full spectrum of residential HVAC mechanical systems — from the bare minimum to the over-engineered. The conversation moves quickly from what not to do (single-stage compressors with flex duct in unconditioned attics) to what actually performs: separate air handlers per floor, dedicated dehumidification, and ERV systems for continuous fresh air. For two-story homes, both agree that zone dampers are a dead end and that two independent systems are the only real solution. The middle-ground sweet spot they land on is dual single-stage units paired with at least one dehumidifier and a basic fresh-air intake strategy. A recurring theme is that equipment brand matters far less than installer quality — a well-installed Goodman beats a poorly installed premium unit every time.","meta_description":"In this episode of the Build Show Podcast, Matt Risinger sits down with Jordan Smith to work through the full spectrum of residential HVAC mechanical syst…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2964,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-build-show-podcast-2136317/episodes/cheapest-good-mechanicals/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-build-show-podcast-2136317/cheapest-good-mechanicals.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}