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Jeremy Reets

Jeremy Reets

Jeremy Reets operates Reets Drying Academy, a leading provider of training for water damage restoration, mold remediation, mitigation estimating and fire damage restoration. He started working in water restoration in the family business in 1990 and is known as the innovator of the TES/ETES drying systems, a discipline of drying called Directed Heat Drying™, introducing vapor pressure differentials to the drying industry, and the Evaporation Potential formula.

Since opening in 2005, Reets Drying Academy and flood house have become the highest-rated hands-on water damage training organization in the industry. Additionally, ReetsTV is the largest collection of online water restoration, estimating and mold remediation training designed specifically for your restoration company’s everyday needs. ReetsTV can be watched virtually anywhere on the ReetsTV mobile app, ReetsTV Roku channel, the Reets.tv website and the ReetsTV LMS.  

Jeremy and his family also own Champion Cleaning Systems, Inc., a multi-location water damage mitigation company that his family started in 1970.
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Why Your Restoration Equipment Maintenance should be Non-Negotiable

A consistent system for cleaning and maintaining dehumidifiers and other drying equipment protects your team, tools and bottom line.
Jeremy Reets
Jeremy Reets
September 29, 2025
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From dehus to air movers, this article breaks down why restoration professionals need a maintenance routine, and how to get paid for it.


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The Secret Ingredient for Better Drying: Heat!

The Secret Ingredient for Better Drying: Heat!

Jeremy Reets
Jeremy Reets
May 1, 2025
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When it comes to water damage restoration, saving materials and reducing demolition aren't just best practices, they're keys to boosting profits and client satisfaction. But what if you could supercharge your drying process? 


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Hands-On Education: Turn Your Staffing Challenge Into Epic Opportunity

Jeremy Reets
Jeremy Reets
December 23, 2021
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“As an industry, we must perform at a higher level than ever before with less qualified people than we’ve ever had. That is the restoration industry’s staffing challenge,” Jeremy Reets writes. “Companies that bring on new staff and quickly get them to a high level of competency will be the ones to dominate their market. So, how do you increase the competency of your staff quickly and dominate your market? Hands-on training is part of the solution!”


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You didn't learn to drive from the backseat.

You Can't be a Water Damage Expert Without Hands-On Experience

You didn't learn to drive from the backseat.
Jeremy Reets
Jeremy Reets
May 3, 2019
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About a year ago, my son turned 15 and got his learner’s permit to drive. He was aware of all of the laws. In fact, in his opinion he had become an expert in the driving laws of the State of Georgia. Um…yeah.


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3 Ways You Can Make Better Use of Energy in Drying

Jeremy Reets
Jeremy Reets
April 6, 2015
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High heat drying. Cooking the house. Baking the moisture out. These descriptions all tend to create a fear of the subject of using energy in drying.


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