Which AC system is best for you? Good question but there is no single answer as multiple factors such as budget, architectural design, specific needs, and if you have existing duct system need to be considered.
HVACTA is dedicated to building YOUR HVAC knowledge, skills, and abilities, all in six weeks! Interested in getting into the HVAC industry, consider HVAC Technical Academy.
Our mission at HVAC Technical Academy is to closely match work environments, expectations, and challenges HVAC Service Technicians will face on a day-to-day basis. There is no more effective and efficient way to learn than by DOING.
Today marks the last day of week five… and talk about progress. With one full week to go, all will concentrate on homing in their knowledge, skills, and abilities when it comes to hands-on applications. Over the past weeks all have working hard and riding the HVAC track inside and outside… and it is going to be a steady and progressive ride for the final week.
With safety on our minds and hands-on experience in our heart, a few rules need to be addressed:
* Water plus electricity can cause shock, short circuits, or damage equipment
* When moisture is around, techs must keep tools, meters, recovery machines, pumps, and all electrical connections dry
* Never stand in puddles which troubleshooting
* Keep hoses and refrigerant connections clean and protected from water
I know the above listing is common sense, but sometimes it is nice to get a refresher or two.
The HVAC refrigerant recovery process involves setting up equipment, purging air from hoses, activating the recovery machine to pump refrigerant into a dedicated recovery cylinder, monitoring the process, and then safely shutting down and storing the cylinder.
Recovering refrigerant is required when an EPA Universal Technician performs a major operation such as:
* Replacing a compressor
* Replacing an evaporator or condenser coil
* Opening the sealed system
* Repairing a leak
Welcome to the world of HVAC where accidents happen. In truth, cuts and bruises are part of the game, thus PPE is always stressed.
Personal Protective Equipment, though oftentimes a bit uncomfortable, is essential when it comes to safety. Items such as gloves, safety glasses, boots, and flame-resistant clothing (when required)