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Four Mistakes for Beginning HVAC Techs to Avoid

Tips to stand out for successful work
Bryan Orr
September 30, 2019
There are some very preventable mistakes that occur due to simple oversight and carelessness. A few practices will avoid them.
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A Minnick’s employee applies duct-sealing tape for a customer.

Dare to Design (and Repair) Ductwork

Training your team in ductwork brings tangible benefits
Gordon White
Gordon White
September 23, 2019
Ductwork education is vital to ensuring comfort, allowing for the delivery of the most efficient and cost-effective air quality solutions.
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Troubleshooting Single Phase Residential Compressors

What to do when the system won't start
Dave-Spates
Dave Spates
September 16, 2019
This article will discuss tips on troubleshooting single phase, residential compressors that won’t start.
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Air-Conditioner

An Introduction to Glide at Static Pressure

Bryan Orr
September 16, 2019
We’ve been spoiled in the USA because we haven’t needed to deal with glide much. But the days of being able to ignore glide are coming to an end.
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Take Time to Verify the Diagnosis of System Faults

Take Time to Verify the Diagnosis of System Faults

Correctly identifying the issue leads to profitable service calls
Joe Marchese
September 9, 2019
Correctly diagnosing system faults is important to profitable service calls and to the reputation of technicians and their companies.
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An undersized, leaky, and poorly insulated duct system.

Five Reasons HVAC Systems Don’t Maintain Comfortable Conditions

Hidden reasons the system might not be working
David Richardson
David Richardson
September 9, 2019
Let’s look at five hidden reasons HVAC systems might not keep up when the temperatures get hot, how to test for them, and potential repairs.
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Troubleshooting Air Conditioning Systems.

Troubleshooting Air Conditioning Systems, Part 3

How to diagnose air-side and refrigerant problems
John Tomczyk
September 9, 2019
This is the third installment in the air conditioning troubleshooting series, and will cover how to diagnose air-side and refrigerant problems.
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Do It Yourself Means Profit Opportunities for Contractors

“Do It Yourself” Means Profit Opportunities for HVAC Contractors

From pre-project advice to fixing follies, understanding the modern DIY’er
Robert Beverly
September 9, 2019
From offering pre-project advice to cleaning up fix-it follies, weigh a few scenarios and understand the modern DIY’er when shaping a policy.
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Troubleshooting Puzzle: A Follow-Up on a Refrigeration System Repair

Jim Johnson
September 2, 2019
In this month’s troubleshooting situation, you are responding to a customer’s complaint that their walk-in cooler “isn’t cooling enough.”
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Harsh Environments Are Tough on Refrigeration Equipment

Harsh Environments Are Tough on Refrigeration Equipment

Units in c-stores, restaurants need regular maintenance in order to keep running smoothly
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
August 26, 2019
High temperature fluctuations, foot traffic, dirt and debris, and more can wreak havoc on units, particularly if they are not well maintained.
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