Pay Attention To Pressure Drop in HVAC Systems Severe pressure drop can adversely affect capacity of system Joe Marchese January 13, 2020 No Comments We need to be aware of the possibility of severe pressure drops creating an issue for the system and how we analyze its operation.Read More
Troubleshooting Puzzle: A Furnace with a Flashing Fault Code Jim Johnson January 6, 2020 One Comment In this troubleshooting situation we find ourselves dealing with a gas furnace, and the customer has said that “there is no heat at all.”Read More
A Guide to Common Water Heater Issues These solutions can expand your offerings to customers Laura Holton December 23, 2019 No Comments Becoming familiar with the most common problems will mean you can repair water heaters quickly and easily, a skill to add to your repertoire.Read More
Troubleshooting Puzzle: A Walk-in Freezer That’s not Performing Jim Johnson December 9, 2019 No Comments In this month’s troubleshooting situation, you are responding to a restaurant manager’s call for service, and the equipment is a walk-in freezer.Read More
A Guide to Air Barriers, Vapor Barriers, and Insulation Understanding these basics will help with building issues Bryan Orr November 25, 2019 No Comments Trying to fix building problems with equipment can be a problem. Here are some basics to help you diagnose and solve building issues.Read More
Troubleshooting Puzzle: An Uncomfortable Bedroom Jim Johnson November 11, 2019 No Comments Several attempts have been made to solve the problem of one bedroom that is always too cool during the heating season.Read More
Letters From Our Readers: November 4, 2019 November 4, 2019 No Comments The article provided valuable information on maintenance and cleanliness issues related to refrigeration equipment in restaurants and c-stores.Read More
The Basics of 20 mA Control Understanding electrical controls Bryan Orr October 28, 2019 No Comments Controls have gone from mechanical to electrical, so we have systems that are controlled by analog electrical signals and digital electrical systems. Read More
Troubleshooting puzzle: A Heat Pump That’s Not Operating Jim Johnson October 14, 2019 No Comments In this month’s troubleshooting situation, the equipment is a four-ton heat pump, and the customer’s complaint is that the unit is blowing cool air.Read More
Four Mistakes for Beginning HVAC Techs to Avoid Tips to stand out for successful work Bryan Orr September 30, 2019 No Comments There are some very preventable mistakes that occur due to simple oversight and carelessness. A few practices will avoid them.Read More