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Symposium – Do Inverters Suck?

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Join us for this eye-opening session from the 7th Annual HVAC/R Training Symposium featuring industry experts Roman Baugh, Jon Esquivel, and Adam Mufich as they expose the truth about inverter-driven HVAC systems.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Common Inverter Problems – Why these systems fail and how to prevent callbacks
  • Design Mistakes – Oversized inverters acting as expensive single-stage units
  • Dehumidification Challenges – Understanding sensible heat factors and humidity control modes
  • Building Science Integration – How envelope leakage and infiltration affect inverter performance
  • Installation Best Practices – Proper setup, commissioning, and field settings configuration
  • Troubleshooting Techniques – Using the diagnostic triangle and understanding EEV operation
  • Refrigerant Charging – Advanced methods for verifying proper charge in inverter systems
  • Climate-Specific Applications – When inverters thrive vs. when they struggle

 

Key Topics Covered:

  • Why education is the biggest challenge with inverter technology
  • The difference between “smart” and “dumb” inverters
  • Dehumidification modes: overcooling vs. coil saturation control
  • How duct leakage creates a “double whammy” effect
  • Rotary vs. scroll compressor technology in inverters
  • Mini-split performance data and missing specifications
  • Variable capacity adjustments and compressor overclocking
  • ERV integration and ventilation strategies
  • The importance of building envelope testing

 

Purchase your tickets or learn more about the 7th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at https://www.hvacrschool.com/symposium.

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