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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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Cutting Corners During Installation Leads to Poor Performance of Cooling Systems

Shortcuts Usually End Up Shortchanging Customers
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
August 26, 2019
Poor installation leads to unhappy customers and increased costs. The best solution is to correctly install the system in the first place.
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Goodman’s AlumaFin 7 Refrigerant Coil

Balancing Customer Cash Flow with Proper Procedure

Replacing, repairing, and extending the life of refrigerant coils
Angela Harris - The ACHR News
Angela D. Harris
August 26, 2019
Technicians should guide customers to decisions based not on the emotion of a financial moment, but on the long-term outcome of the choice.
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Sign printed with a warning of the radiant tubing installed under the floor.

Five Ways to Maintain and Repair Radiant Installations

Contractors share best practices for avoiding meltdowns
Angela Harris - The ACHR News
Angela D. Harris
August 26, 2019
Radiant maintenance and repairs are straightforward until it’s time to rip out the flooring because of a leak; then, it can be a catastrophe.
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Seven Industry Technologies That Drive HVAC Efficiency

How industry developments are changing service and maintenance
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Marie Erhart
August 19, 2019
New technologies are making customer service, staff training, and product manufacturing and installing faster and more efficient.
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Service Technicians Must Learn to Manage Service Risks

Service Technicians Must Learn to Manage Service Risks

Choosing the right course of action is the key to a successful and profitable repair
Joe Marchese
August 12, 2019
Choosing the right course of action is the key to a successful and profitable repair.
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Tips for Troubleshooting Air Conditioning Systems

Tips for Troubleshooting Air Conditioning Systems, Part 2

Liquid/suction line restrictions, over- and undercharges, and liquid subcooling
John Tomczyk
August 12, 2019
Troubleshooting an air conditioning system often concerns refrigerant, airflow, and mechanical problems, either individually or in combination.
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Troubleshooting Scenario: A Compressor Diagnosis Follow-Up

Jim Johnson
August 5, 2019
In this troubleshooting situation your customer is requesting a second opinion on a proposed repair to their air-to-air heat pump.
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Eight Quick Tips for Electronic Leak Detection

Advice for perfecting this common technician's task
Bryan Orr
August 5, 2019
Electronic leak detection is a very common sources of misdiagnosis. Here are tips to make your leak detection more successful.
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Guest Commentary

Tips for Serving Customers and Driving Sales

What’s the best possible outcome?
Drew Cameron
Drew Cameron
July 22, 2019
In a service-based business model, to get the results you want for your business, you must deliver the results, outcomes, and experiences customers want for their lives.
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