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Dead Motors, Faulty Switches, and the Smarter Way to Diagnose Electrical Failures in HVAC Systems

Electrical Troubleshooting, Part 2: How to Verify Loads, Trace Circuits, and Diagnose Faulty Controls

Matthew Akins

October 6, 2025

Learn how ohmmeter checks and hopscotching can save HVAC techs from costly misdiagnoses.

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Stop Swapping Parts — Start Troubleshooting Smarter

Part 1: Electrical troubleshooting — line voltage, control voltage, and the tests every HVAC tech should master

Matthew Akins

October 3, 2025

A blown fuse or tripped breaker may point to deeper problems — here’s how to trace the issue before swapping parts and burning time.

3 Common HVAC Code Violations with Dryer Vents and Fiberglass Insulation

Avoid these frequent HVAC code mistakes for safer systems

Aleksandr Berestovoi

September 27, 2025

The most common code violations in HVAC aren’t rare mistakes — they’re everyday habits. Here’s how to break them.

NAVAC-Digital Manifold Gauge with MeasureQuick

NAVAC Manifold Gauges Compatible With Diagnostic App

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

July 9, 2025

Technicians can now view, log, and analyze live system data, such as temperature, pressure, subcooling and superheating, directly within the measureQuick ecosystem.

HVAC Q&A Episode 12: Hidden IAQ Culprits

Maria Taylor

July 5, 2025

In this video, pros from National Comfort Institute, Goettl Air Conditioning, and Green Valley Cooling & Heating share advice for finding and fixing common indoor air quality issues.

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Troubleshooting Liquid Line Solenoids

There are three main reasons why these refrigeration system components fail

Joe Marchese

February 17, 2025

Troubleshooting and replacing a liquid line solenoid is generally not a difficult task – if technicians understand their design and how they operate.

Achieve Building Decarbonization with Modern Controls

February 6, 2025

With the right controls, HVAC systems can do more than ever. Buildings can be more sustainable. Learn more about what modern controls can do for your buildings.

Symbio® 700 Equipment Controllers: Servicing & Troubleshooting with the Symbio® Mobile App

December 18, 2024

From diagnostic codes to alarms, the Symbio^® Mobile App’ s features, navigation, and easy access change today’s approach for technician servicing and troubleshooting of Symbio^® 700.