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Home » air conditioning troubleshooting

Articles Tagged with ''air conditioning troubleshooting''

Refrigerant Leak Prevention

The Key Is Regular Maintenance
October 27, 2014

The GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership has been providing the refrigeration sector with information on efforts to reduce refrigerant emissions and improve efficiencies of commercial equipment. The partnership also publishes service-related materials, the following of which is excerpted from those files.


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Aug. 18, 2014: EMCOR Subsidiary Awarded Contracts from U.S. Customs

Work Includes Repair and Maintenance of HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Refrigeration Systems
August 18, 2014

EMCOR Group Inc. announced that its subsidiary EMCOR Government Services has been awarded two contracts for preventive maintenance services for, and repair of, facilities systems for the Texas Gulf Coast and the Arizona Regions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).


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July 11, 2014: EMCOR Subsidiary Awarded Contract for Fort Belvoir Hospital and Medical Command

Scope of Work Includes Repair and Maintenance of HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Refrigeration Systems
July 11, 2014

EMCOR Group Inc. announced that its subsidiary EMCOR Government Services (EGS) has been awarded contracts for operation, maintenance, and repair of systems and services with an expanded scope of work at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital and the building housing the Northern Region Medical Command in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. 


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Btu Buddy 134: An Unusual Service Call

Bill Johnson
May 19, 2014

Bob and Tim were on their way to a no cooling call. The spring season was still cool at night and warm in the daytime. The customer told the dispatcher, “The unit started up at about 10:30 a.m. this morning and made a noise, but did not cool the house, even though it is still running.”


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Btu Buddy 125: Superheat Explained - Part 2

Bill Johnson
August 19, 2013
Bob and Tim were on their way to a no cooling call at a residence. They were pretty sure that it was a low refrigerant call. Bob said, “I hope that we can put the last lesson into practical practice. We have gone to a great deal of trouble to understand superheat.”


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Crazy Ants Target Air Conditioners and Electronics

Invasive Insect Continues to Spread as Contractors Work to Prevent Damage
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Jen Anesi
August 5, 2013
The small ant, which measures less than 1/8 inch in length, does not have a stinger and poses no significant danger to humans. However, it’s already making a name for itself by nesting in and damaging electronic equipment, including outdoor air conditioners.
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The Professor: Flooding and Slugging of Compressors

Understanding the Terms Critical to Troubleshooting
John Tomczyk
August 5, 2013

Clear, concise, and accurate communication between service technicians, parts suppliers, customers, and the home shop is rapidly gaining importance as the HVACR field transitions and becomes more technically oriented.


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Brewing Up New Tools

Milwaukee Tool Introduces Multiple HVACR-Related Products
Peter Powell
July 15, 2013

The media event drew trade press from the U.S. and Canada, representing all six disciplines the company serves: plumbing, electrical, HVACR, building, remodeling, and maintenance.


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The Professor: Recognizing, Solving Refrigerant Migration

Eliminating Refrigerant from the Compressor’s Suction Line or Crankcase
John Tomczyk
July 1, 2013

During the off cycle, or especially during a long shutdown, refrigerant will want to travel, or migrate, to a place where the pressure is the lowest. 


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Ice Breaker: Transformer Sizing and Calculating VA Capacity

Joe Marchese Explains How to Size a Step-Down Transformer
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Joe Marchese
July 1, 2013

A popular electrical component used on many control circuits is the step-down transformer. It is the power source for a separate lower-voltage circuit which typically controls the operation of a system. 


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