A common refrigeration equipment service problem occurs when an evaporator or its drain pan becomes completely engulfed in ice, and the technician needs to de-ice them. Here are ways to de-ice the coil - the right way.

Compressor overheating is one of the industry's most serious field problems today. One of the most elusive causes of compressor motor overheating and failure is voltage unbalance. This article addresses voltage unbalance in three-phase compressor motors.

In this edition of the Btu Buddy series, Bob must diagnose a heat pump problem at a home where the power bill has risen dramatically in the last two months. Btu Buddy assists him in troubleshooting the system.

This article provides recommended gas furnace maintenance procedures. The performance and operation of the furnace should be checked every year. This ensures the furnace owner of receiving the best possible performance and comfort from the equipment.

In this installment of the Btu Buddy series, Bob finds a frozen outdoor coil on a heat pump that will not defrost. Btu Buddy helps in determining the problem.

A proper water treatment program, administered under the supervision of a competent water treatment specialist, is an essential part of routine maintenance to ensure the safe operation and longevity of evaporative cooling equipment. Here are some treatment tips.

In this edition of the Btu Buddy series, Bob goes on a no heat call and finds some large pieces of scale laying on a burner surface. Btu Buddy notes there are several possibilities for excess heat exchanger scale and helps Bob pinpoint the source.

In performing service and troubleshooting on heat pump systems, there are various electrical components to be checked. This article provides information to aid in inspecting and servicing these components.

In this installment of the Btu Buddy series, Bob goes on a heating service call where all the windows in the house are sweating. Btu Buddy assists in investigating to find the cause.

The pressures of getting a job done on time or getting a piece of equipment back on-line quickly can result in mistakes by even seasoned technicians. This article provides a reminder of what not to do when taking electrical measurements.