Nothing like spending an afternoon working on condenser fan motors… today all were tasked to perform full condenser fan motor (CFM) replacements, check capacitors, and, as Mrs. Smith has a hair appointment, all must be completed within 45 minutes. At the end of the day, the resident was happy and had a nice new look.
For those not familiar, HVAC brazing is a high-heat metal-joining process for creating strong, leak-proof refrigerant lines, using filler metal (like silver alloys) melted by a torch, requiring specific equipment (torch, rods, nitrogen) and strict safety protocols (PPE, fire prevention) to join copper pipes for high-pressure systems.
Like anything else, capacitors do not last forever. Signs of failure including humming, failure to start, or short. Having a bad capacitor also causes the air conditioner system to not operate or not operate the way it was meant to. For example, if the outdoor cfm capacitor goes bad, the cfm will not operate, resulting in blowing warm air instead of cool air. Being in Florida, hot air during the summer months is not a positive experience.
Today we practice 3-point contact (always maintaining three points of contact, such as two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand on the ladder. We also reviewed the 4-to-1 rule as well as how to carry items while on the ladder.
Heard it say journeys all begin with one step… and then another… and so the steps go on and on. When it comes to entering one of the most in-demand careers, HVAC, for many, the first step begins at HVAC Technical Academy… when researching why, it’s pretty clear.
The hands-on training is top tier, and they provide quality, top-of-the-line tools so you’re learning the right way from day one. Everything is set up to get you HVAC-ready, not just to pass a test, but to succeed in the field.
If you’re serious about getting into HVAC and want solid training, knowledgeable instructors, and real hands-on experience, HVAC Technical Academy is the place to go.
Highly recommend. 10/10.