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Safer RTU Service: Field-Tested Ways to Use Sensors and Smart Practices to Cut Ladder Climbs

With fall hazards still leading construction fatalities, remote monitoring is giving technicians new ways to stay safe
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
December 15, 2025

Rooftop service will never be risk-free, but new tools are helping to make unnecessary climbs a thing of the past. 


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Replacing the Power Element of a TXV

This solution may work if the valve is in a tight location
Joe Marchese
December 10, 2025

Instead of replacing the entire TXV, it may be possible to just replace the power element, which can save time on the job. 


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HVAC Q&A Episode 17: Dehumidification Wiring

HVAC Q&A Episode 17: Wiring Thermostats for Dehumidification

Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
December 1, 2025
In this video, Bryan Orr, founder of HVAC School and president of Kalos Services Inc., walks us through the essential wiring and setup requirements to ensure a system properly controls indoor moisture.
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Proactive Refrigerant Leak Detection Helps Protect Profits

Leaks are expensive and can reduce the energy efficiency of refrigeration systems
Ming Yong Marion Lazzarotto
December 1, 2025

By proactively detecting and repairing leaks, operators can cut operating costs, extend equipment life, and stay ahead of both maintenance and compliance requirements.


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Gas Furnace Installation: Safety and Performance Best Practices

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November 16, 2025

Rushed furnace installations routinely crack heat exchangers, clog gas valves, and create CO risks long before the first heating season is over.


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Selecting the Right Stub Connection for Replacement Compressors

Matching stub connections makes installs easier, while the wrong choice can add delays
Joe Marchese
November 4, 2025

Choosing the wrong stub connection can delay a compressor install — learn the differences and why matching them saves time, money, and frustration.


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How AI Helps Streamline HVAC Diagnostics and Customer Communication

October 15, 2025
Perhaps the greatest advantage AI can provide is dramatically accelerating how quickly dealers can diagnose and resolve customer issues. By instantly accessing comprehensive data about each homeowner's HVAC system, dealers can identify problems in minutes rather than hours.
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Common Troubleshooting Mistakes to Avoid

Identify the cause and correct course of action before starting the repair
Joe Marchese
October 14, 2025

Avoid shortcuts and common mistakes when troubleshooting refrigeration systems. Attention to detail not only improves your skills but also increases your value to your company.  


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The NEWSMakers Podcast: Troubleshooting Comfort Issues with NCI's David Richardson

Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
October 8, 2025
How do pros actually fix comfort issues? David Richardson, director of technical curriculum and instructor at the National Comfort Institute (NCI), answers
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Guest Column

Stop Swapping Parts — Start Troubleshooting Smarter

Part 1: Electrical troubleshooting — line voltage, control voltage, and the tests every HVAC tech should master
Matthew Akins
October 3, 2025

A blown fuse or tripped breaker may point to deeper problems — here’s how to trace the issue before swapping parts and burning time.


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