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Home » troubleshooting and HVACR

Articles Tagged with ''troubleshooting and HVACR''

Refrigerant Cylinders.

Refrigerant Overcharge Can Result in Serious Problems

Inexperienced techs often add refrigerant before verifying the problem with a system
John Tomczyk
December 26, 2021
Inexperienced service technicians have a tendency to add refrigerant to a troubled system in order to remedy a problem. Because of this, many systems are operating with an overcharge of refrigerant.
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Top Tips for Today's Techs

How to Determine the Cause of Mechanical Compressor Failure

Strategies for HVAC technicians servicing failed compressors
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
December 16, 2021
Airflow is one of the leading causes of failure for compressors.
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Diagnosing Home Ventilation Issues.

How to Diagnose and Solve a Home’s Ventilation Issues

Proper ventilation will lower energy bills while improving indoor air quality
Gordon White
Gordon White
December 7, 2021
Many homeowners may underestimate the importance of proper ventilation, which a lack of could cause discomfort and higher energy bills.
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How Much Do You Know About HVAC Service?

Take this HVAC quiz to see what you know
Gordon White
Gordon White
October 29, 2021
Whether you’re the owner of an HVAC contracting company or a student at a tech school, take this quiz to find out how much you know about servicing equipment.
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Liquid Line Filter Drier

How to Diagnose Partially Restricted Filter Driers

A sight glass is helpful in determining the condition of the system
John Tomczyk
October 26, 2021
Service technicians should always remember that systematic troubleshooting is the only sure way to find the actual cause of any system problem.
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How to Verify Heat Pump Heating Btus in Five Steps

How to Verify Heat Pump Heating Btus in Five Steps

Try these steps the next time you have a heat pump that isn't performing well
David Richardson
David Richardson
October 25, 2021
There is a way to check the heat pump system charge on the airside that is quick and easy.
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Condenser

Troubleshooting Water-Cooled Condensers

Analyzing the correct operating characteristics can help identify problems
Joe Marchese
October 13, 2021
Occasionally while servicing refrigeration equipment, technicians may come across a system utilizing a water-cooled condenser instead of an air-cooled condenser.
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Figure One: Diagram of an electric furnace.

Troubleshooting Puzzle: An Electric Furnace That’s Not Performing

Jim Johnson
October 9, 2021
The equipment in this month’s troubleshooting problem is an electric furnace that has been in service for at least ten years and has no service history.
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Air-Cooled Compressor.

Making Sense of Compressor Frost Patterns

In some refrigeration systems, heavy frost is not usually a cause for alarm
John Tomczyk
September 21, 2021
Any compressor that gets too hot or is overheated is subject to premature wear between its internal moving parts.
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Temperature Sensor.

Replacing Constant Cut-In Temperature Controls

Most newer refrigeration systems use electronic temperature controllers
Joe Marchese
September 15, 2021
When replacing an older mechanical temperature control, an option for some systems is to replace the older control with a newer electronic version.
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