HVAC Technical Academy workshop attendee Francisco Valdez explains the role of a dual run capacitor in a condenser unit, what the capacitor powers, and how to check it using a meter.
Attendee Training Video
Jacob Thomas Casler – What Are HVAC Filter Driers and How Do They Work?
HVAC Technical Academy workshop attendee Jacob Thomas Casler explains the different types of HVAC filter driers, where they are installed, and how they help protect the compressor by filtering contaminants from the refrigerant system.
Mauricio Kimbro – What Is an HVAC Contactor and How Does It Work?
HVAC Technical Academy workshop attendee Maurycio Kimbrough explains what an HVAC contactor is, how it transfers voltage in the system, and begins demonstrating how a contactor can be tested.
Sanjay Sachdeva- How to Check and Replace an HVAC Heat Strip
HVAC Technical Academy workshop attendee Sanjay Sachdeva demonstrates how to check an HVAC heat strip, identify whether it has continuity, and replace it while making sure the wiring is reconnected correctly.
Zion Mitchell – What Causes Smoke from a Heat Strip?
HVAC Technical Academy student Zion Mitchell explains why a heat strip may produce smoke, discusses how heat strips operate in HVAC systems, and demonstrates replacing a faulty heat strip during the May–June training session in Sanford, Florida.
Michael McNichols–How to Test HVAC Capacitors
HVAC Technical Academy student Michael McNichols demonstrates how to inspect and test HVAC capacitors, explains capacitor functions, and shows how to verify microfarad readings during hands-on training in Sanford, Florida.





