Adrian Garcia (@ReliableHVACR) sat down with Riley Peterson, Product Manager at Milwaukee Tool, during PIPELINE™ 2025 in August to discuss how innovation is reshaping HVACR workflows — and what the shift toward fully cordless service means for productivity, efficiency, and safety on the job.
In this episode, they explore Milwaukee’s approach to HVACR innovation through real-world user feedback, highlighting how insights from contractors in the field directly influence product development. Riley shares how his role as a product manager connects professional pain points to engineering solutions, helping bring new ideas from concept to jobsite-ready tools.
The conversation dives into the M18™ Brushless Refrigerant Recovery Machine and how eliminating cords and outlet dependency can streamline service calls. Paired with the M18 FUEL™ 5 CFM Vacuum Pump, HVACR professionals can now complete the recovery and evacuation process fully cordless — reducing setup time, improving mobility, and minimizing jobsite hazards like cord management.
Adrian also shares perspective from his 20 years in the HVACR industry as a contractor and business owner, discussing why cordless solutions matter in real jobsite conditions. The episode also touches on installation efficiencies enabled by Milwaukee’s Streamline® ACR Pivoting Press Rings and the role press technology plays in modern HVACR workflows.
This episode offers insights for HVACR professionals navigating evolving installation and service practices, highlighting how cordless innovation, user-driven design, and rigorous testing are shaping the future of the trade.
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Maxevac uses M18 batteries and is 1/3 the cost of the Milwaukee vacuum pump. I love mine.