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“Service and Maintenance” articles focus on troubleshooting service call issues and revisiting HVAC basics.

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Dispelling Tankless Water Heater Myths

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Hannah Belloli
August 5, 2022
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As part of a campaign to dispel the myths associated with tankless water heaters, Matt Risinger highlights and disproves eight myths surrounding the technology.
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Reasons Why TXVs Overfeed Refrigerant

Proper TXV settings will keep refrigeration and air conditioning systems operating efficiently
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John Tomczyk
July 27, 2022
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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.
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Use Red Flags as Prompts to Measure Static Pressure

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David Richardson
July 15, 2022
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Implementing company-wide static pressure measurements can be tough. Let’s look at how you can use red flags to improve your static pressure measurement consistency and reduce callbacks.
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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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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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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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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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Innovative Comfort Systems (ICS) has implemented an easy, repeatable process to reduce or eliminate the cost of repairing linesets caused by copper thieves or trades.
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