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Tool manufacturers explain the broad categories of tools that might need an update to comply with new A2L refrigerant systems: leak detectors, manifolds, vacuum pumps, recovery machines, and gauges that can sense R-454B.

The biggest tip is that combustion analysis should be the first and last thing completed during any heating appliance repair.

Technicians have the choice of using either a digital or mechanical manifold gauge. Each one has its benefits and disadvantages, which is why it may pay to own one of each kind.

Contractors are seeking tools that are equipped to handle A2L refrigerants, offer Bluetooth and wireless compatibility, operate efficiently, save the user time, and are safe to utilize.

Is it time for our industry to consider using pascals for static pressure measurements? What would the transition from inches of water column to pascals look like and how hard would it be?

Technological developments are consistently improving the tools technicians have to use.

This brief year-end tool review rounds up a handful of items that might make the work a little easier in 2021.

Investing in the right tools will save your employees’ time and avoid delaying repairs in the rush of summer.

Summer cooling season is in full gear, which means that both technicians and their tools are being kept extremely busy.