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Four Skills You Need to Optimize a Duct System

Add these abilities to your HVAC repertoire to exceed expectations

David Richardson

February 24, 2020

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This article is a summary of the skills you need to test, diagnose, and optimize an existing duct system.

The Five Pillars Of Residential A/C Refrigerant Circuit Diagnosis

Take all of these into account on each service call

Bryan Orr

February 17, 2020

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Suction pressure, head pressure, subcooling, superheat, Delta T: Taking all five of these calculations into account is critical.

Troubleshooting Puzzle: A Gas Pack That’s Not Heating

Jim Johnson

February 3, 2020

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In this month’s troubleshooting situation, a customer has called for service, reporting that their heating system isn’t working.

Why Air Conditioning Systems Freeze and How to Fix Them

Understanding the basics will help your service team

Bryan Orr

January 20, 2020

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Some systems we work on and install will freeze. Air conditioning is not one of them.

Static Pressure Test a Building to Expand Your Diagnostics

These tips will improve your offerings to customers

David Richardson

January 13, 2020

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Let’s look at some helpful “static” pressure tests you can use on the building side of the duct system to diagnose common problems.

Pay Attention To Pressure Drop in HVAC Systems

Severe pressure drop can adversely affect capacity of system

Joe Marchese

January 13, 2020

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We need to be aware of the possibility of severe pressure drops creating an issue for the system and how we analyze its operation.

Troubleshooting Puzzle: A Furnace with a Flashing Fault Code

Jim Johnson

January 6, 2020

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In this troubleshooting situation we find ourselves dealing with a gas furnace, and the customer has said that “there is no heat at all.”

A Guide to Common Water Heater Issues

These solutions can expand your offerings to customers

Laura Holton

December 23, 2019

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Becoming familiar with the most common problems will mean you can repair water heaters quickly and easily, a skill to add to your repertoire.

Troubleshooting Puzzle: A Walk-in Freezer That’s not Performing

Jim Johnson

December 9, 2019

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In this month’s troubleshooting situation, you are responding to a restaurant manager’s call for service, and the equipment is a walk-in freezer.

A Guide to Air Barriers, Vapor Barriers, and Insulation

Understanding these basics will help with building issues

Bryan Orr

November 25, 2019

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Trying to fix building problems with equipment can be a problem. Here are some basics to help you diagnose and solve building issues.

2020 June 29

In this issue, we cover ductless products for the commercial market. We also look at alternative refrigerants and trends in R-22 reclamation. Other topics include a summer forecast, business franchises, and more.

Check back for additional content throughout the week.

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