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2022 Dealer Design Awards: Hand Tools

Power tube expander boasts Gold win

Hannah Belloli

July 22, 2022

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The Hand Tools category winners include a power tube expander, a vacuum pump, and a power flaring tool.

2022 Dealer Design Awards Components and Accessories

2022 Dealer Design Awards: Components & Accessories

Reversible drive socket tool wins Gold

Matt Jachman

July 19, 2022

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The Components & Accessories category winners include a reversible drive socket tool, a condensate pump, and a trap that allows for easier drain-line maintenance of HVAC condensate systems.

Determining the Cause of a Restricted Liquid Line

Restrictions can starve refrigeration components of refrigerant, resulting in system problems

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.

The Care and Cleaning of Air Conditioning Coils

Proper maintenance helps coil systems last longer, work better

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.

The Art of Troubleshooting Compressors

Technicians must act quickly to figure out why a compressor is struggling to perform

Joanna R. Turpin

June 20, 2022

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Comprehensive troubleshooting can help technicians determine whether the compressor is working properly.

Top 10 Ductless Accessories

Kyle Gargaro

June 12, 2022

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With a little help from the folks at RectorSeal, the editors at the NEWS have developed a Top 10 list of ductless installation accessories.

The Importance of a Clean Condenser

A dirty coil will result in less heat transfer and poor efficiency

John Tomczyk

May 4, 2022

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The condenser is the most underrated component in an air conditioning or refrigeration system.

Installing Thermostatic Expansion Valves

Don’t assume the TXV is properly adjusted from the manufacturer

Joe Marchese

April 26, 2022

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As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This is especially true when a replacing a thermostatic expansion valve (TXV).

Oil Traps Protect the Compressor

All vapor-carrying lines in a system should have an oil trap to ensure proper oil return

John Tomczyk

April 8, 2022

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Even though the circulated refrigerant is the working fluid required for cooling, lubricant or oil is needed for lubrication of the compressor’s moving mechanical parts.

The Benefits of Using the Pinch-Off Tool

This handy tool can help ensure leak-free refrigeration systems

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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