How the HVAC Industry Is Being Disrupted by LG’s US Manufacturing & Inverter Tech - Dustin Ketchem

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Welcome to the Service Business Mastery Podcast!

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On this week’s Service Business Mastery Podcast, Tersh Blissett sits down with Dustin K. (Dustin Ketchem), Senior Manager of Sales Programs at LG HVAC Solutions USA.

Dustin explains how LG is reshaping the HVAC market by:

• Building unitary systems in Alabama

• Going all-in on inverter-driven heat pumps that perform even in -45°F Alaska

• Supporting contractors with smart tools, training, and real-time tech - the same innovation LG will showcase live as Title Sponsor of TAP Into The Future, happening October 3-5 in Savannah, GA.

Consider this episode your first taste of the event.

 

Timestamps⏰

[00:00] - Recap

[03:12] - Episode Intro & Meeting Dustin Ketchem

[03:49] - Why LG Built a Unitary HVAC Line

[05:23] - Testing LG Heat Pumps in -45°F Alaska

[06:31] - What Makes LG’s Rotary Compressors Unique

[07:22] - Why LG Chose R-32 Refrigerant Over Blends

[08:54] - LG’s Inverter-Only Strategy Explained

[09:25] - Pricing Competitively While Offering High-End Tech

[10:30] - LG’s Pro Dealer Program and Contractor Tools

[18:37] - Improving Tech Support and Parts Availability

[22:56] - Easy Troubleshooting with LG’s Bluetooth Tool

[29:51] - What to Expect at the LG Dealer Summit in Orlando

[31:24] - Future of LG’s Huntsville, AL Manufacturing Facility

TAP Into The Future | October 3-5, 2025 | Savannah, GA

Join automation leaders, service business owners, and tech innovators shaping the future of the trades.

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• Full event admission with high-impact implementation sessions

• The Golden Banana Championship Game at Grayson Stadium

• Curated meals, signature cocktails, and a private networking lounge

• Direct access to industry leaders and innovators

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Links & References:

LinkedIn: 

• Dustin K.

• LG HVAC Solutions USA 

 

Website: 

• LG HVAC Solutions USA

 

This episode is kindly sponsored by:

• Sera

• UpFrog

• CallRail

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• ServiceWorldExpo

 

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