Airflow is one of the leading causes of failure for compressors.

Before servicing any refrigeration or air conditioning systems that contain an oil pump, technicians should make sure they understand the difference between net oil pressure and oil pump discharge pressure.

The smart thermostat market continues to get crowded.

Have 166 years of small improvements and occasional leaps in chemistry taken us to the limit of what compressors can do?

The first step consists of determining the compressor’s mode of failure. Was it electrical or mechanical?

When replacing an older mechanical temperature control, an option for some systems is to replace the older control with a newer electronic version.

Any compressor that gets too hot or is overheated is subject to premature wear between its internal moving parts.

The Gold award in the Components and Accessories category goes to Zoomlock’s Push fittings, which are push-to-connect refrigerant fittings.

The Gold award for Hand Tools goes to the Pro-Fit swaging tool from RectorSeal. Pro-Fit swage bits create precise and fast swage in copper and aluminum line sets, mini-split HVAC units, and other similar applications.

When electrically inspecting or troubleshooting a compressor, you should always protect yourself against the possibility of terminal venting.