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Anytime we have a compressor failure, we can’t just pull out the bad compressor and drop a new one in. We have to put our detective hats on and find the culprit so that it doesn’t happen again. In many cases, acid is a prime suspect. Whenever there’s acid in the system, the next compressor […]

When we think of HVAC system components, the big four come to mind: evaporator, compressor, condenser, and metering device. However, there are several accessories that keep the HVAC system working as intended, and the filter-drier is one we cannot ignore. Filter-driers protect HVAC/R systems by removing moisture, acids, and debris from refrigerant. In typical residential […]

Imagine a small IT room packed with servers, monitors, and humans. CO₂ levels easily spike to over 3000 PPM since the room lacks fresh air ventilation. Two overworked mini-split units churn away, cooling the space and unknowingly creating the perfect acidic environment. Fast forward a few months, and those shiny coils now resemble something pulled […]

This tech tip was written by Don Gillis with Chemours. Thanks, Don! Evacuation helps remove contaminants, like moisture and non-condensable gases, from HVAC/R systems, especially ones that are put into service for the first time or put back into service after a repair. Even though pulling a deep vacuum has always been a best practice, […]