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Combustion Analyzer

Beginner’s Guide to Combustion and Analysis

Knowing what numbers mean key to performing proper analysis
Lianna Schwalenberg
Lianna Schwalenberg
March 13, 2024
Finding the right balance of fuel and air is crucial to combatting excess carbon monoxide.
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Three Reasons to Learn Building Science Principles This Year

David Richardson
David Richardson
March 13, 2024
Understanding the underlying science of HVAC can make diagnostic tasks easier to solve.
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Thermostatic Expansion Valve - TXV

How To Stop The TXV From Hunting

Excessive hunting can reduce the capacity and efficiency of the refrigeration system
Joe Marchese
February 29, 2024
If TXV hunting is observed when troubleshooting a refrigeration system, its cause should be identified and repaired to allow for better system performance.
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Radiant Heating

9 Methods for Installing Residential and Commercial Radiant

Kim Bliss
February 20, 2024
With multiple methods offering their own unique advantages, it’s important to be familiarized with the relevant radiant installation method to ensure a job well done.
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Humidifier

How a Bypass Humidifier Works

Furnace-mounted humidifiers great solutions for dry winter air, have limitations
Lianna Schwalenberg
Lianna Schwalenberg
February 13, 2024
Getting a humidification system dialed in is crucial if customers want to reap all the benefits they have to offer.
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Shurtape Foil Taping

The Art of Foil Taping: Let Installation Aesthetics Build Customer Trust

The smallest details matter
Dennis
Dennis Ineman
January 20, 2024
Taking extra care with the small details can improve an HVAC contractor's reputation and provide the customer with the confidence that the big stuff was done right.
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Compressor Time Delay Relay

The Benefits of Compressor Time Delay Relays

This simple component can help prevent compressor failure
Joe Marchese
January 2, 2024
Continuous and rapid cycling is hard on a compressor, but the use of a simple time delay relay can mitigate the risk of compressor failure.
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Blower Speed Adjustments

How to Adjust Blower Speeds Using Fan Law Two

Assuming high speed for cooling and low speed for heating no longer works with today’s equipment
David Richardson
David Richardson
December 25, 2023
I hope you see the potential for this formula. It will make your life easier and help you predict changes to blower speed settings with more accuracy and reliability.
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Evaporator Plate

Ice Machine Evaporators With Separating Grids

If grid separation occurs, it is often more cost-effective to replace the entire ice machine
Joe Marchese
December 20, 2023
If an ice machine evaporator has a grid design, it can separate from the evaporator plate over time, causing ice to form between the two parts, causing problems.
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LG A2L Compressors

Best Service Practices for A2L Compressors

Mildly flammable refrigerants will require extra diligence
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
December 4, 2023
Compressors in A2L systems are similar to A1 systems, so technicians won't need extensive retraining, especially if they follow best practices.
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