November 2025

Adam from HVAC Technical Academy walks through the HVAC vacuum pump process, pulling a system down to 500 microns and removing air and non-condensables.

Brayden from HVAC Technical Academy explains how condenser fan motors work, how to spot failures, test bearings and capacitors, and replace a bad motor.

Deon from HVAC Technical Academy explains what bi-flow filter driers do, where they’re installed, and when techs should replace them in heat pump systems.

Gabriel from HVAC Technical Academy explains the refrigerant recovery process, equipment setup, and safety steps techs need to follow before servicing a system.

Gerrard from HVAC Technical Academy explains what HVAC capacitors do, how they fail, and simple steps to test and replace a bad capacitor.

Joshua from HVAC Technical Academy demonstrates how to perform a proper pump down and safely isolate refrigerant in the condenser.