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Troubleshooting Refrigerant Charge on Central Air Conditioners

Warning: Do not attempt to troubleshoot refrigerant charge on central air conditioning units unless you are EPA 608 type II Certified.

This article refers to troubleshooting refrigerant charge on 410a and R22 residential air conditioning systems. Although many of the principles will carry over to other types of refrigerants and drop-ins. I will be sharing a pressure chart that may help you troubleshoot low pressure symptoms, high pressure symptoms. As well as other potential problems you may run into when trying to get your r410a or r22 systems to normal operating pressures.

How to Charge an A/C System

Before attempting to learn how to charge an a/c system, you need to have your Section 608 Technician Certification Type 2, or Universal. There’s lots of different equipment out there, and if you want the real answer on charging an air conditioning system, I might tell you to charge the unit according to manufacturer specs. But if you want to see how I charge a central a/c system, continue reading.

Hvac Training on Electric Heaters

Electric heaters are common in many split Hvac systems where it doesn’t get so cold, and also apart of many heat pump systems, which they are often referred to as ’emergency heat’. Electric heaters typically cost more to run than heat pumps, but are necessary when temperatures get so cold outside that the heat pump may not be able to keep up with the temperature.

Keeping the Inside of your Air Handler and Furnace Clean (updated 2019)

A clean air handler can maximize the life span of your equipment, and also prevent allergies and air flow problems. There are many reasons why your air handler could be gather debris, dirt or even mold, so let me cover some of these so everyone can have a better idea of what is going on inside of your air handler.

Compressor Troubleshooting and Installation

Compressors are the most expensive part of your residential central air conditioning and heating system. They are also the most mis-diagnosed part of the HVAC system also. For training purposes for both home owners and technicians this article is going to cover the most common type of compressor used in residential applications, which is a single phase Scroll compressor.

HVAC Certification and Apprenticeship

Many people wonder how easy it is to get a job when they finish an accredited trade school, such as ones that provide proper Hvac training. The good news is that the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning business is booming and there is always going to be a demand for it.

Hvac Technician Training

So you are interested in becoming a certified Hvac technician. Job security wise, you have it, no matter where you go Hvac services are needed. The proper Hvac training needed to get a steady job can take anywhere from 2-5 years.

Hvac Training for Home Owners

How about some Hvac Training for homeowners? Simple questions pop up in my stats every day and I feel that the searchers aren’t getting their questions answered completely. So I have compiled a list of questions that people have searched for and found my page with, specifically homeowners. On top of that I have also added some of the most frequent asked questions that I get from customers.

Air Handler Parts and Accessories

To cover all the air handler parts and accessories I would have to write a book, especially considering all of the new communicating systems that are out there. This is supposed to be Hvac training for customers to learn more about their components of the split air conditioning system. To learn more about the condensing … Read more

Hvac Condensing Unit Parts

The condensing unit in a split central heating and air conditioning system is located outside, and is also referred to as the ‘condenser’. This is where the warm inside air is ejected from the refrigerant to the outside. One quick way that you can tell if the system is doing its job is it would … Read more