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Three Tips for Your Next System Evacuation

September 5, 2024

Ensuring a vacuum pump system is evacuated and free of air, nitrogen, moisture, and other contaminants is a crucial step to keep the system running optimally.  

Advice for the First A2L Installation

An HVAC Minute Video Update: June 25, 2024

Hannah Belloli

June 25, 2024

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With the impending deadline right around the corner, manufacturers have started introducing their A2L systems in the U.S.

Expert Advice on Navigating that First A2L Installation

Contractors need to be prepared to install the new R-32 and R-454B systems

Joanna R. Turpin

June 10, 2024

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Manufacturers are starting to introduce their A2L systems in the U.S., so contractors and technicians must learn how to service and install this new equipment.

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Charging Refrigeration Systems With Blended Refrigerants

Today’s techs need to understand how to work with newer blends

Justin Bailey

April 5, 2024

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Service technicians must understand how to charge refrigeration equipment with the latest refrigerant blends, so that they are able to retrofit existing units or replace failed equipment.

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Best Practices For Charging With Liquid Refrigerant

Care must be taken so as not to damage the compressor

Joe Marchese

March 31, 2024

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Adding liquid refrigerant to refrigeration systems requires consideration of various factors, and one method might not work on every type of system.

Honeywell Offers Free ESCO Institute A2L Safety Course

December 1, 2023

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The four-hour ESCO A2L Refrigerant Safety Training Course is available by watching an introductory session that was recently livestreamed on YouTube.

Tracking and Counteracting Installer Missteps

An HVAC Minute Video Update: August 21, 2023

Hannah Belloli

August 22, 2023

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According to the preliminary results of a DOE Building America study, only 23% of newly installed residential HVAC systems are perfectly charged.

Ignoring Advice on Nitrogen Purging Can Mean More Headaches for HVACR Contractors

Nitrogen purging while brazing refrigerant tubes takes only a few extra minutes, but many installers don’t recognize its importance

Brian Henderson

June 3, 2023

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A nitrogen purge is a simple HVAC process that will save money in the long run and keep customers happy.

Determining the Correct Refrigerant Charge

Several methods can be used to ensure the right amount is used in a refrigeration system

Joe Marchese

May 24, 2022

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When adding refrigerant to a refrigeration system, there are several different methods a technician can use to determine the correct amount needed.

Refrigerant Overcharge Can Result in Serious Problems

Inexperienced techs often add refrigerant before verifying the problem with a system

John Tomczyk

December 26, 2021

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Inexperienced service technicians have a tendency to add refrigerant to a troubled system in order to remedy a problem. Because of this, many systems are operating with an overcharge of refrigerant.

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Items Tagged with 'refrigerant charging'

ARTICLES

Three Tips for Your Next System Evacuation

Advice for the First A2L Installation

Expert Advice on Navigating that First A2L Installation

Charging Refrigeration Systems With Blended Refrigerants

Best Practices For Charging With Liquid Refrigerant

Honeywell Offers Free ESCO Institute A2L Safety Course

Tracking and Counteracting Installer Missteps

Ignoring Advice on Nitrogen Purging Can Mean More Headaches for HVACR Contractors

Determining the Correct Refrigerant Charge

Refrigerant Overcharge Can Result in Serious Problems

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