Articles Tagged with ''troubleshooting and HVACR''

One of the worst enemies of a compressor is liquid refrigerant, so technicians should make sure the refrigeration system has proper superheat in order to protect the compressor from damage that can occur from flooding or slugging.

The ACHR NEWS’ web editor, Layan Dahhan, visited Flame Furnace in Warren, Michigan, to find out how the company trains its technicians to troubleshoot furnace and a/c units.

Technicians need to make sure that the TXV is not underfeeding refrigerant to the refrigeration or air conditioning system due to a restriction, which can be caused by a number of factors.

Internet of Things diagnostics technology can ensure the installation was done correctly, as well as notify technicians of potential service problems, which can keep HVAC equipment operating smoothly and efficiently.

Liquid line restrictions cause the evaporator, compressor, and condenser to be starved of refrigerant, causing performance problems in refrigeration systems.

Comprehensive troubleshooting can help technicians determine whether the compressor is working properly.

Any furnace with induced draft combustion may occasionally exhibit unburned gas odor near the furnace in the off cycle.

Unless you know where to start, adding air diagnostics to your HVAC company can seem daunting. Here are eight steps you can take to help add air diagnostics to your service offerings.

Refrigerant leaks not only represent a financial and operational burden to end users, they’re not great for the environment either.

What happens in the condenser is a direct reflection of what is happening in the rest of the refrigeration system.