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A technician checks the refrigerant pressure in an air conditioning condenser.

Properly Interpreting Liquid Subcooling in the Condenser

High subcooling can indicate several different problems in the system
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John Tomczyk
July 26, 2021
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This article will compare subcooling amounts in a refrigeration system for three scenarios: an overcharge of refrigerant, a dirty condenser, and air in the system.
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A Beginning HVAC Tech’s Guide for Understanding Superheat - The ACHR News

A Beginning HVAC Tech’s Guide for Understanding Superheat

Its oftentimes the most confusing measurement taken in the field
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Nicole Krawcke
April 8, 2019
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Much like subcooling, understanding and calculating superheat can be somewhat difficult for newbie technicians.
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Finding HVAC Techs to Properly Diagnose TXVs Is Necessary but Problematic

HVACR professionals discuss the importance of understanding how the system works
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Angela D. Harris
February 4, 2019
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In one of its sections on TXVs, the book points out that “this component is widely used for nearly all types of air conditioning and refrigeration systems. The advantage of the TXV is its ability to automatically adjust to match the load, as it is designed to sense changes in the refrigeration load and respond to them.”
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Blue Mountain Consulting Inc.: Calculation App

September 24, 2018
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The app can compute target superheat for systems with fixed orifice expansion devices. The results may optionally be carried over to another page where actual superheat for specific refrigerants can be computed to determine if the system is charged correctly.


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Btu Buddy 184: Charging for Subcooling Efficiency

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Bill Johnson
July 23, 2018
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Bob and Tim are driving to a new customer site where there is a complaint of the building not maintaining the correct temperature. The system is a 50-ton air cooled chiller mounted on the roof. The weather is very hot, 97°F, and the indoor conditions are 78°F. The thermostat is set for 75°, and it is late afternoon.


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Why and How to Adjust a TXV/TEV

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Bryan Orr
July 23, 2018
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For the quick, cut to the chase version, turning the adjustment on the bottom of an adjustable valve clockwise equals higher superheat while turning it counterclockwise equals lower superheat. However, before you start messing with the adjustment, I suggest you read on.


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Defining, Understanding, and Applying Proper Subcooling

Beginning technicians often have difficulty understanding and calculating subcooling
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Nicole Krawcke
July 10, 2017
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Subcooling can be a somewhat difficult topic for new technicians starting out in the industry. In fact, few topics garner as many questions from green techs than subcooling does.
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Btu Buddy 171: Charging a TXV System for Subcooling

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Bill Johnson
June 19, 2017
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Bob and Tim have just repaired a leak on a 10-ton commercial air conditioning system and are ready to charge the unit. The system has a thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) for the evaporator.


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Troubleshooting Challenge: A Follow-Up on a Compressor Diagnosis

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Jim Johnson
June 5, 2017
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Your role in this month’s troubleshooting situation is providing a second opinion on a failed compressor diagnosis. The customer’s complaint is that the unit isn’t cooling properly — the equipment is a heat pump package unit that is just past the warranty period for the compressor.


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These condenser fins have been bent horizontally and are blocking airflow through the condenser. Photos courtesy of John Tomczyk

The Professor: The Importance of the Condenser

Condensers perform three vital functions, so keep them clean and damage-free
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John Tomczyk
June 6, 2016
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One of the main components of any refrigeration or air conditioning system is the condenser. As its name indicates, the condenser condenses refrigerant vapor sent to it from the compressor. However, the condenser also performs other important functions, too. 


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