Making sure the TXV is metering the right amount of refrigerant into the evaporator and is not overfeeding the coil is one way technicians can help their customers’ refrigeration and air conditioning systems operate safely and more efficiently.

Like any piece of machinery or machine component, air-conditioning coils work better, and last longer, when properly cared for.

Last June, Nortek was purchased by Chicago-based Madison Industries. For Nortek Air Solutions, this year’s AHR theme is retrofit solutions.

Over time, condenser coils often become plugged or fouled with dirt, grease, weeds, cottonwood fuzz, or simply layers of dust.

Coil cleaning. Glamorous? Hardly. Worth it for system performance? Absolutely.

Can the type of ultraviolet light known as UV-C light kill the novel coronavirus? Manufacturers are not making that claim … yet.

A look around the world of condensers these days shows three factors driving changes.

The article provided valuable information on maintenance and cleanliness issues related to refrigeration equipment in restaurants and c-stores.

Technicians should guide customers to decisions based not on the emotion of a financial moment, but on the long-term outcome of the choice.

This product is a detergent, degreaser, and deodorizer all in one, and is recommended for cleaning all types of coils, including microchannel.