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When You Should Look Beyond the HVAC System

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David Richardson
March 17, 2022
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Some comfort and indoor air quality issues we encounter bleed over from areas that we might be unfamiliar with. The most common are the influences of building construction, like leakage and insulation.
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Pinch-Off Tool

The Benefits of Using the Pinch-Off Tool

This handy tool can help ensure leak-free refrigeration systems
Joe marchese
Joe Marchese
March 2, 2022
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Many new self-contained fractional horsepower refrigeration systems will be shipped from the factory with no service access ports.
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Add Air Diagnostics to Your Company in Eight Steps

David richardson
David Richardson
February 18, 2022
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Unless you know where to start, adding air diagnostics to your HVAC company can seem daunting. Here are eight steps you can take to help add air diagnostics to your service offerings.
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Yellow Jacket Accuprobe IR Leak Detector.

How To Choose a Handheld Electronic Leak Detector

Technicians should consider current and future refrigerants when buying these tools
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Joanna R. Turpin
January 25, 2022
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Refrigerant leaks not only represent a financial and operational burden to end users, they’re not great for the environment either.
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Need to Replace list.

Stock Your HVAC Service Vehicle So You Don’t Waste Time

Keep a list of items that need to be replaced and update it regularly
Joe marchese
Joe Marchese
January 24, 2022
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There are many ways to waste time on a repair, but one of the more common ways is not having what you need to finish the job.
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What Should the Condensing Temperature Be?

The high side of a refrigeration system will provide valuable insights into potential problems
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John Tomczyk
January 22, 2022
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What happens in the condenser is a direct reflection of what is happening in the rest of the refrigeration system.
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Flexible Duct Installation.

Five Tips to Improve Your Flexible Duct Installations

David richardson
David Richardson
January 15, 2022
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Many in our industry believe the duct material used in an installation determines how well the HVAC system moves air. The issue isn’t the material type, it’s how we install the product.
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Blower Door.

Tests Show Where to Address Insulation Needs

Finding out how air moves and why is the goal
Ted craig
Ted Craig
January 13, 2022
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An HVAC contractor called in to solve a comfort problem will usually first address the equipment. Some stop there, but more progressive contractors then look at the ductwork. Finally, comes the insulation.
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Baltimore Aircoil Facility.

Choosing Cooling Tower Replacement Fill

January 11, 2022
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Cooling towers offer a proven and cost-effective solution for rejecting heat from condenser water and industrial processes. To maximize the operating cost savings, the fill media must be properly designed and in good condition.
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Pressure Transducer

Troubleshooting Pressure Transducers

Techs must understand how to service refrigeration systems with electronic controls
Joe marchese
Joe Marchese
January 5, 2022
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As more refrigeration systems incorporate electronic controls into their design, it is important for technicians to be able to troubleshoot these electronic devices, such as the pressure transducer.
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