Installation, Maintenance & Service Practices

Dielectric grease is an often misused and misunderstood product that could easily benefit HVAC/R technicians in various ways. From food service to electrical connections, dielectric grease can help lubricate mechanical components and prevent corrosion on electrical connections. But we need to understand what it is in the first place before we can properly apply it […]

There was a story that came out recently based on an ASHRAE study performed by David Yuill from the University of Nebraska. The study appeared to indicate that condenser coil cleanliness makes no difference on system performance and efficiency. Those of us who have worked in the field know that coil cleaning matters because most […]

This article was written by up-and-coming young tech and new contributor Kaleb Saleeby. Thanks, Kaleb! Recently, I came across a work order description in my dispatch that made me scratch my head. Clean Salamander broiler I had to ask the omniscient Google for answers. It turns out it has nothing to do with vividly-colored, “fireproof” […]

Many of us are aware that X13 and Fully variable motor failure has peaked over the last few years, and I’m sure there are multiple reasons for that. One of the reasons is fairly simple and can be traced back to two simple installation and service practices that can be easily implemented. Seal all air […]