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Static Pressure Test

Five Steps to Teaching Technicians Proper Static Pressure Testing

Static pressure helps measure an HVAC system's overall health
David Richardson
David Richardson
April 17, 2020
A challenge that many companies face is getting technicians to consistently measure static pressure.
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Troubleshooting-Puzzle

Troubleshooting Puzzle: A Split System With A Low Side Pressure Problem

Jim Johnson
April 13, 2020
In this troubleshooting situation, a technician has responded to a complaint of “not cooling” on a six-year-old R-410A split system.
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Refrigerated supermarket display cases.

Understanding Low-Pressure Controls in Refrigeration Systems

When added, they control and protect the compressor
Joe Marchese
April 10, 2020
When working on a system, it is important to determine how the low-pressure control is being used and make sure it is properly set.
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Frosted Evaporator Coil

Don’t Confuse a Frosted Evaporator Coil With Refrigerant Overcharge

Never add or subtract refrigerant from a system until the problem is determined
John Tomczyk
April 8, 2020
Technicians often confuse symptoms of a refrigeration system that has a frosted evaporator coil with a system that is overcharged with refrigerant.
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Duct Dynasty

Creating Comfort in HVAC Requires An Awareness of Sound

Sound (or Lack of It) Is Comfort, Too
David Richardson
David Richardson
March 30, 2020
Let’s review some basic principles and how you can use them to diagnose and solve sound-related HVAC issues.
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Hygiene

Six Tips for Field Service Professionals to Stay Germ-Free During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Adi Azaria
March 27, 2020
As HVAC pros that are entering customers’ homes, you must take extra care to protect yourselves during this difficult time.
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HVACR Predictive Maintenance.

Predictive Maintenance Brings New Potential to HVACR Service Market

Data points and technology set to rearrange future service structure
Angela Harris - The ACHR News
Angela D. Harris
March 16, 2020
Predictive maintenance is now a possibility as HVACR contractors endeavor to help their customers remain comfortable and efficient.
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Travis Seeger, far left, and Chris Seeger, far right, join members of their team in accepting the Torch Award from the St. Louis Better Business Bureau.

Brothers Continue Family Trade Tradition of Helping Community

HVAC firm wants staff to ‘Do the Right Thing’
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
March 16, 2020
Chesterfield Service recently received a Torch Award from the St. Louis Better Business Bureau.
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Figure-One-Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Puzzle: An Older Split System That’s Not Keeping The Building Comfortable

Jim Johnson
March 13, 2020
The service history of this unit includes several electrical repairs, and in one instance, a leak in the sealed system was found and repaired.
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Jordan Essen, service technician at Comfort Matters Heating and Cooling.

Quality Control in HVAC Keeps Customers Content

Contractors differ on how to ensure equipment is installed properly
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
March 9, 2020
Most homeowners do not know what a quality HVAC installation entails, but ensuring quality is critical for the contractor.
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