2019

The primary role of setting an appropriate level of subcooling is to ensure that we deliver a full line of liquid refrigerant to the metering device. We want to do this at: A pressure differential required by the metering device At a temperature and pressure no higher than required for maximum capacity and efficiency But […]

This article is written by a regular contributor, experienced rack refrigeration tech, and RSES CM Jeremy Smith. Thanks, Jeremy. Also, there is a podcast out about what kills compressors HERE. A technique that you can use to diagnose compressor problems and help differentiate them from other possible issues is compressor performance analysis. Manufacturers do extensive […]

Colleen Keyworth from Women in HVAC/R joins us to talk about the importance of getting women excited about our trade.

A good leak detector is a big investment and one of the more important tools a tech has on the truck. I’ve had the same leak detector for years, and I’ve replaced everything on it, from sensors to pumps to the probe. And no, the one shown above isn’t mine. One thing that I have […]

These are two separate emails that I sent to our customers and staff in preparation for what could be a very hot Memorial Day weekend (2019). I’m sharing it here so that you can use parts of it in your business as you see fit. I hate seeing techs get beat up on hot holiday […]

David Holt from NCI stops by to talk about airflow and its importance as a customer service tool for the HVAC trade