Episode 3: Troubleshooting While Checking the Charge
AC Service Tech Answers Podcast
Release Date: 08/11/2020
All About HVAC Vacuum Procedures, System Dehydration!
AC Service Tech Answers Podcast
In this episode, Craig and Ty Branaman discuss the importance of performing proper vacuum procedures before charging refrigerant into systems. They discuss how dehydration works, what tools are most important, and how to avoid frustration during procedures! Be sure to check out our other content and resources! Check out our website at Check out our YouTube Channel at Check out our new Articles at Support Us: Tool List: Check out our HVAC Calculators at Try our new Quizzes! Check out our Podcast! Follow us on Facebook! Follow...
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All About Heat Pumps with Craig and Ty!
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In this HVACR Training Podcast, Craig and Ty answer all kinds of technician questions about Heat Pumps such as: how they work, high pressure problems, defrost function and sensors, thermostat wiring, single and two stage heat pumps vs inverter heat pumps vs hyper heat inverter heat pumps, and more! Be sure to check out our other content and resources! Check out our website at Check out our YouTube Channel at Check out our new Articles at Support Us: Tool List: Check out our HVAC Calculators at Try our new Quizzes! Check out our Podcast!...
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Electrical Troubleshooting, Multimeter Use, Safety, Wiring Diagrams
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In this episode, Craig and Ty, answer various electrical troubleshooting questions such as how to use a multimeter safely, how to read wiring diagrams, how to troubleshoot low voltage shorts, and diagnosis of intermittent issues! Be sure to check out our other content and resources! Check out our website at Check out our YouTube Channel at Check out our new Articles at Support Us: Tool List: Check out our HVAC Calculators at Try our new Quizzes! Check out our Podcast! Follow us on Facebook! Follow us on Instagram! ...
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The Impact of Water in the World of HVAC with Rachel Kaiser
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In this episode, Craig interviews Rachel Kaiser, live at AHR 2024! Join them as they discuss the problem of water remaining on a coil after the fan motor turns off, how water travels vertically, and how water interacts with other chemicals to cause problems. Rachel is an experienced chemist, with a heart for bringing scientific education to those in the HVAC/R industry! Be sure to check out our other content and resources! Check out our website at Check out our YouTube Channel at Check out our new Articles at Support Us: Tool List: Check out our...
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Discussing Dual Fuel Systems with Tom Buescher Live at AHR 2024!
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In this episode, Craig interviews Tom Buescher, from Copeland, live at AHR 2024! Join them as they discuss the integration of dual fuel systems prior to full HVAC electrification, the use of universal control boards, and problems we have encountered in the field! Be sure to check out our other content and resources! Check out our website at Check out our YouTube Channel at Check out our new Articles at Support Us: Tool List: Check out our HVAC Calculators at Try our new Quizzes! Check out our Podcast! Follow us on Facebook! ...
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All About Gas Furnaces!
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In this episode, Craig and Brandon discuss gas furnace questions, including safety devices, testing switches, why some gas furnaces produce condensate while others don't, furnace efficiency ratings, direct ignition vs. pilot ignition, and much more! Be sure to check out our other content and resources! Check out our website at Check out our YouTube Channel at Check out our new Articles at Support Us: Tool List: Check out our HVAC Calculators at Try our new Quizzes! Check out our Podcast! Follow us on Facebook! Follow us on...
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Who is Brandon from AC Service Tech
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In this episode, Craig interviews Brandon from AC Service Tech to discuss who he is and why he got into the HVAC field. Find out what it is the Brandon does here at AC Service Tech, learn about how the HVAC field has impacted him, and hear some of his thoughts on what it takes to work in an HVAC career. Be sure to check out our other content and resources! Check out our website at Check out our YouTube Channel at Check out our new Articles at Support Us: Tool List: Check out our HVAC Calculators at Try our new Quizzes! Check out our...
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System Sizing, Setting Burner Efficiency, Troubleshooting Blown Fuses, and More!
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In this episode, Craig and Ty discuss why we see existing air conditioning systems replaced with smaller ones, how burner efficiency can be dialed in, what to do after compressor burnout, finding leaks on heat pumps, and more! Check out Ty on any of your favorite social media platforms including on YouTube! Just search for @Love2HVAC to see all of the exciting things Ty is working on! Be sure to check out our other content and resources! Check out our website at Check out our YouTube Channel at Check out our new Articles at Support Us: Tool List: Check...
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Attic Fans, Sealing Ductwork, Capacitor Lifespan, and More!
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In this episode, Craig and Ty discuss growing in the HVAC field, attic fans, capacitor lifespans, sealing existing ductwork, and more! Check out Ty on any of your favorite social media platforms including on YouTube! Just search for @Love2HVAC to see all of the exciting things Ty is working on! Be sure to check out our other content and resources! Check out our website at Check out our YouTube Channel at Check out our new Articles at Support Us: Tool List: Check out our HVAC Calculators at Try our new Quizzes! Check out our Podcast! ...
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Circuit Boards, ECM Fan Motors, Thermostats, and More!
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In this episode, Craig and Ty answer questions related to circuit board troubleshooting, ECM fan motor diagnosis, testing thermostats, tools, communication and more! Check out Ty on any of your favorite social media platforms including on YouTube! Just search for @Love2HVAC to see all of the exciting things Ty is working on! Be sure to check out our other content and resources! Check out our website at Check out our YouTube Channel at Check out our new Articles at Support Us: Tool List: Check out our HVAC Calculators at Try our new Quizzes! ...
info_outlineIn this Episode, we will be going over questions related to troubleshooting HVAC systems while checking the charge. We will also spend some time focusing on metering devices, strainers, and more!