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Teaching While Troubleshooting: How Tech Support Builds Better Techs
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In this episode of Lennox ON AIR, Dave and Doug go behind the scenes with two critical roles that keep the field moving: the Inside Technical Consultant (ITC) and the Field Technical Consultant (FTC). From the first phone call a technician makes on the job site to hands-on troubleshooting and in-person training, we explore how these roles work together to solve problems, reduce repeat visits, and support dealers when they need it most.
Our guests share what their days really look like, how experience and preparation change the outcome of a service call, and why training is just as important as troubleshooting. Along the way, we talk about the mental and physical demands of the job, the value of relationships built over time, and how new tools—like virtual support and AI—are shaping the future of technical service in the trades.
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Lennox ON AIR is a Lennox Learning Solutions Production.