EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 21 MIN
The $0 HVAC Rebate That Taught Me About My Whole Generation
from The Human Diagnostic
I have a category of customer in their forties who I find easier to work with than almost any other group. Mostly born between 1977 and 1983. A six-year window. Not Gen X, exactly. Not millennial, exactly. There is a name that got popular about ten years ago. Xennials.When his furnace quits, the Xennial calls me. On the phone. Like a regular person. He does not first diagnose it from a YouTube video or post in three Facebook groups. He asks reasonable questions, trusts that I know things he does not, and trusts himself enough to push back if my explanation does not match what he is seeing. He is calibrated. Sarah Stankorb named this cohort in 2014: the last analog childhood, the first digital adulthood.This is me, in Kingfisher, on why the people who remember both worlds make the steadiest customers I have, and what that says about the rest of us.Core line: "They got the last analog childhood and the first digital adulthood."Give Us A ShoutThanks for tuning in to Hartzell's Heat & Air, your trusted HVAC experts in Oklahoma and beyond. From Kingfisher to coast-to-coast consulting, we design, install, and maintain smart, efficient systems that deliver year-round comfort.We're employee-owned, family-run, and powered by 45+ years of experience. Whether it's AI-powered thermostats, geothermal systems, or classic tune-ups, we deliver upfront pricing, expert care, and warranties that back it all up.🛠️ Book Online:https://book.housecallpro.com/book/Hartzells-Heat--Air/4a569038b3dc460daf2d5f6497b18351?v2=true🌐 www.hartzellsheatair.com📞 (405) 375-4822🚛 Trane Comfort Specialist • Mitsubishi Diamond Dealer • ClimateMaster Elite🛡️ VIP Comfort Club • Remote Monitoring • Extended Warranties📲 Follow us for tips, updates, and real-world installs:YouTube: @hartzellsheatair6003X: https://x.com/HartzellsHVACFacebook: facebook.com/hartzellsheatairLinkedIn: Dave HartzellBuilt on trust. Backed by warranty. Designed for comfort.
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I have a category of customer in their forties who I find easier to work with than almost any other group. Mostly born between 1977 and 1983. A six-year window. Not Gen X, exactly. Not millennial, exactly. There is a name that got popular about ten years ago. Xennials. When his furnace quits, the Xennial calls me. On the phone. Like a regular person. He does not first diagnose it from a YouTube video or post in three Facebook groups. He asks reasonable questions, trusts that I know things he ...
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