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Stay Safe While Preparing for Power Outages

Contractors push for preventative maintenance, weather awareness
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Layan Dahhan
July 14, 2022
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Storms are not the only thing that lead to power outages — as temperatures continue to rise, the nation’s power grid is only put under more strain. Planning ahead and staying safe is key.
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Evaporator Installation.

Determining the Cause of a Restricted Liquid Line

Restrictions can starve refrigeration components of refrigerant, resulting in system problems
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John Tomczyk
June 28, 2022
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Liquid line restrictions cause the evaporator, compressor, and condenser to be starved of refrigerant, causing performance problems in refrigeration systems.
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Refrigerant Leaks in Self-Contained Systems

It is difficult, but necessary, to locate the source of the leak and then repair it
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Joe Marchese
June 26, 2022
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Locating the source of a refrigerant leak in a self-contained reach-in cooler or freezer and repairing it may be difficult, but technicians should always attempt to find the source.
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Aspen Manufacturing evaporator coils.

The Care and Cleaning of Air Conditioning Coils

Proper maintenance helps coil systems last longer, work better
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Matt Jachman
June 21, 2022
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Like any piece of machinery or machine component, air-conditioning coils work better, and last longer, when properly cared for.
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The Art of Troubleshooting Compressors

Technicians must act quickly to figure out why a compressor is struggling to perform
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Joanna R. Turpin
June 20, 2022
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Comprehensive troubleshooting can help technicians determine whether the compressor is working properly.
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Safety Hats.

Tips for HVAC Techs to Stay Safe in the Field

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Chris Holbert
June 16, 2022
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Working as an HVAC technician requires a lot of caution and attention to detail to do the job well and remain safe. It’s important to ensure HVAC techs remember a few key things going into any job.
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CO2 Refrigeration Fundamentals: Servicing Tips

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Andre Patenaude
June 10, 2022
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In the first installment of a technical series from Emerson, the company reviews some key tips that technicians need to be aware of when servicing CO2 transcritical booster systems. 


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Evaporator Determines Refrigeration System Efficiency

A cold evaporator can still result in warm refrigerated space temperatures
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John Tomczyk
June 8, 2022
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An evaporator can be cold but inactive, causing warm refrigerated space temperatures.
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Rob Falke.

Three Things Rob Falke Taught Me About AIR

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David Richardson
May 14, 2022
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While all the technical principles I learned from Rob Falke were valuable concepts, the most beneficial lessons I learned from him were about life.
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Dirty Condenser.

The Importance of a Clean Condenser

A dirty coil will result in less heat transfer and poor efficiency
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John Tomczyk
May 4, 2022
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The condenser is the most underrated component in an air conditioning or refrigeration system.
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