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July 26, 2026

Why Pulling a Vacuum Matters: POE Oil, Acid and Compressor Failure

Why does a compressor fail months after a routine install, with no obvious cause? In this video, Ty Branaman walks through the chemistry most techs skip past: what actually happens inside the system when moisture gets left behind.

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Receiver Basics
Receivers, which we sometimes call “liquid receivers,” are components that store refrigerant. You’ll see it on everything from small self-contained refrigeration units to very large commercial and industrial systems. Many new techs who are used to residential air conditioning confuse receivers with accumulators. It’s an understandable mistake; they both contain liquid refrigerant. The main difference […]
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How to Reduce Indoor Humidity
Sometimes I beat around the bush too much in these tech tips, so let’s get down to the nitty-gritty! (As Nacho Libre would say.) Humidity inside a home should be maintained between 30% and 60% relative humidity. I like to shoot for 50% in humid climates when possible (and by possible, I mean financially feasible […]
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How to Eliminate Surprises on Install Jobs
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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