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Electric Furnace Diagram.

Troubleshooting Puzzle: An Electric Furnace That’s Running Too Long

Jim Johnson
March 12, 2021
Our troubleshooting problem involves a complaint from a customer who is concerned that their electric furnace is running excessively and wasting energy.
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Air-cooled condenser.

Choosing the Right Air-Cooled Condenser

Selecting the correct equipment will ensure refrigeration system operates properly
Joe marchese
Joe Marchese
March 4, 2021
Selecting the correct air-cooled condenser for an installation is a vital part of ensuring the system operates properly and at peak efficiency.
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The latent heat of fusion for ice.

Understanding What a Cooling Ton Means

Variables will also affect the capacity of a refrigeration system
John Tomczyk
March 4, 2021
Service technicians often confuse motor horsepower (hp) with tons of refrigeration.
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Refrigeration Gauge.

Refrigerant Migration Can Cause Valve Damage

An automatic pump-down system can combat migration problems
John Tomczyk
February 16, 2021
In most refrigeration and air conditioning systems, refrigerant will want to travel, or migrate, to a place where the pressure is the lowest.
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Manometer tubes.

Advice from Ben Franklin to Help Your Static Pressure Measurements

How many hoses should you use with your manometer?
David Richardson
David Richardson
February 11, 2021
Let’s answer a common static pressure question — how many hoses should you use with your manometer?
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Under-Performing Heat Pump.

Troubleshooting Puzzle: An Under-Performing Heat Pump

Jim Johnson
February 5, 2021
In this troubleshooting situation, the customer’s description of the problem is that the unit is “running a lot, and not keeping the building warm.”
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This diagram shows the forces of the TXV's flexible diaphragm.

Make Sure the TXV Remote Bulb Is Properly Placed

Poor thermal contact with the suction line can cause problems
John Tomczyk
January 26, 2021
This article will explore the remote bulb and its proper placement on a system’s suction line.
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Uncapped Tube End

Always Protect Your Refrigerant Tubing

Keep the end caps in place in order to keep out contaminants
Joe marchese
Joe Marchese
January 26, 2021
It is much easier to prevent containments from entering a system then to deal with removing them or the system failure they will cause.
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Leakage test.

Don’t Tuck Duct Issues Into the Install

Updated attitudes and upfront adjustments can insulate these jobs from a host of problems.
Robert beverly achr
Robert Beverly
January 17, 2021
The owner has bought into the project, the contract has been signed, and the design has been designed. Today is ductwork day.
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Measure System Temperatures.

Measure System Temperatures to Diagnose Uncomfortable Rooms

Advice for when HVAC equipment isn’t heating properly
David Richardson
David Richardson
January 11, 2021
Let’s look at how you can use a return grille and supply register temperature measurement to uncover one source of uncomfortable rooms.
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