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July 19, 2026
Return Air Handler Platform Cutting Tips
Florida homes are notorious for undersized return air, and one thing technicians can actually control is how the platform is cut for a new air handler. In this video, Elliot walks through why getting your return platform measurements right matters just as much as any other airflow component in the system.
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HVAC installs sometimes come with surprises. Some of them are good, like when you have a really nice customer who buys you lunch or leaves you a generous tip. But HVAC installs can also come with plenty of bad surprises, like a defective part, not enough space to install the unit, an incorrectly sized platform […]
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Often in commercial HVAC and refrigeration, you’ll come across a sight glass/moisture indicator on the liquid line. (Oil sight glasses also exist, but those are different from what I’m talking about today.) Sight Glass The sight glass portion is simple; it’s just there to show if the liquid line has a full line of liquid […]
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DISCLAIMER: HVAC School is NOT an official OSHA safety training resource! Although we provide safety tips in good faith, our website is not a substitute for safety training from an authorized OSHA training source. Locking out and tagging equipment is one of the most basic safety procedures in general industry and maintenance work, especially in […]
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