Troubleshooting Puzzle: An Ice Machine That’s not Keeping up With Demand Jim Johnson September 5, 2020 One Comment In this puzzle, a restaurant manager complains that one of the ice machines in his high-volume establishment isn’t producing enough ice.Read More
Electrical Concepts for HVAC Technician Success Improving skills to enhance field capabilities Angela D. Harris August 31, 2020 No Comments Electricity is a powerful tool when harnessed correctly but a lethal danger when handled improperly.Read More
Where To Install the Liquid Line Sight Glass Refrigeration technicians may differ on the best location Joe Marchese August 29, 2020 No Comments Ask several refrigeration technicians about the best location to place a sight glass, and you will probably get several different answers.Read More
Worn Rings and Leaky Valves Can Cause Problems Diagnosing the issue in refrigeration and air conditioning systems can be tricky John Tomczyk August 28, 2020 No Comments Worn compressor rings and/or leaky compressor suction or discharge valves can cause a lack of cooling in refrigeration and air conditioning systems.Read More
One Simple Test to Discover Restrictive Duct Systems Duct systems are a critical system is often overlooked David Richardson August 18, 2020 2 Comments A duct system is the part of an HVAC system that most homeowners don’t consider, yet it determines how well their equipment works.Read More
Heat Pump Market Growing as California Pushes Clean Energy Combination of incentives, mandates makes systems more attractive Ted Craig August 11, 2020 No Comments A combination of mandates and incentives for cleaner energy makes California a fast-growing market for heat pumps.Read More
Troubleshooting Puzzle: An Ice Machine That Isn’t Dispensing Cubes Properly Jim Johnson August 5, 2020 No Comments In this troubleshooting situation, you have been called to a restaurant to check an older model ice machine that isn't working like it should.Read More
Five Timeless Indoor Air Quality Principles You’ll Use Daily These principles result in success when you use them together correctly David Richardson July 22, 2020 No Comments Customers are now more aware of their HVAC systems and the air it circulates.Read More
Troubleshooting Puzzle: A System That’s Blowing Warm Air In July Jim Johnson July 15, 2020 No Comments This month’s troubleshooting situation involves an air-to-air, package unit heat pump that is approximately nine years old.Read More
Refrigerant Density Can Affect Compressor Capacity Service techs can make adjustments to optimize performance John Tomczyk July 3, 2020 No Comments Let’s look at how the density of refrigerant entering the compressor’s cylinders affects the mass flow rate of refrigerant through the compressor.Read More