The AC Service Tech Answers podcast is all about answering real HVAC/R related questions, asked by real HVAC/R technicians. Come join us as we tackle problems, questions, and troubleshooting in the world of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration.
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How Can A Tech Prolong The Life Of An Air Conditioner?
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In this episode, Craig speaks with Ty Branaman, @love2hvac, about installation tips, service tips, cleaning tips, and more to help technicians get more out of an air conditioner! Be sure to check out our other content and resources! Check Out Ty's Website Here! https://www.love2hvac.com/ Check out our website at https://www.acservicetech.com Check …
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A Better Approach For Techs To Ask For Help In The Field!
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In this episode, Craig speaks with Ty Branaman, @love2hvac, about how to successfully ask for help in the field, including what measurements to have ahead of time, if you should be onsite or not, & how to communicate well to make sure your senior tech will want to talk to you again on your next question! Be sure to check out our other content and r…
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Compressor Hot Topic Q&A With Trevor Matthews!
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In this episode, Craig speaks with Trevor Matthews from https://refrigerationmentor.com/ about compressors and more! Trevor talks about how he entered the HVAC industry, how he got to where he is now, while answering hot topic questions about scroll and reciprocating compressors! Follow Trevor Matthews Here! https://lnkd.in/eqBaXf7v https://www.fac…
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Refrigerant Recovery Setups, Tools, Procedures, & Issues!
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In this Episode, Craig Speaks with Ty Branaman About Refrigerant Recovery Setups, Procedures, Recovery Tools, & More! Be sure to check out our other content and resources! Check out our website at https://www.acservicetech.com Check out our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@acservicetechchannel Check out our new Articles at https://www.ac…
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COPELAND Compressor Curriculum Questions!
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In this episode, Craig speaks with Lenny Diaddario from Copeland and Chris Harris from NC3 about how to educate upcoming technicians, curriculum availability, certifications, training aids, and some common questions about Copeland compressors. Be sure to check out our other content and resources! Check out our website at https://www.acservicetech.c…
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Refrigerant Troubleshooting Indicators! Using Sat Temps, Superheat, & Subcooling!
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In this episode, Craig & Ty discuss how to use Saturated Temperatures, Superheat, and Subcooling to Troubleshoot Air Conditioners! They cover Indoor Airflow Problems, Liquid Line Restrictions, Low & High Charge and More! Be sure to check out our other content and resources! Check out our website at https://www.acservicetech.com Check out our YouTub…
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All About A2L Low GWP Refrigerants! R-32 and R-454B!
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In this episode Craig and Ty Branaman speak about A2L refrigerants, R-32 and R-454B, in terms of some of the Changes, Safety Procedures, Charging, and Why This Refrigerant Change is Occurring! Be sure to check out our other content and resources! Check out our website at https://www.acservicetech.com Check out our YouTube Channel at https://www.you…
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All About HVAC Vacuum Procedures, System Dehydration!
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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 https://www.a…
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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 resourc…
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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 https://www.acservicetech.com Check out o…
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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 i…
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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 https:/…
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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 https://www.acservice…
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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 re…
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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 …
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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! …
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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 ou…
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Airflow Q/A: Measurement Methods, Leaks, Duct Issues, Heat Transfer
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In this episode, Craig is joined by Chris Hughes and Steve Rogers from TEC to discuss the topic of airflow within ductwork and within the building envelope. They will be covering topics such as measurement methods, results of high and low airflow, how leaking ducts can result in positive or negative building pressurization in relation to the outdoo…
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Operating Pressures, Subcooling, Vacuum Problems and More
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In this episode, Craig and Ty discuss liquid line restrictions, target subcooling, vacuum procedure problems, pressure testing issues, why operating pressures won't rise 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 t…
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Vacuum Issues, Electrical Problems, Evap Coil Leaks, and More with Ty Branaman
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In this episode, Craig and Ty talk about vacuum problems, intermittent electrical problems, evap coil leaks, why registers drip water, and much 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 …
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Brazing Techniques, Capacitor Issues, and more with Ty Branaman
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In this episode, Craig and Ty Branaman answer technical questions related to brazing techniques, capacitor issues, solving low voltage troubleshooting problems, and much 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!…
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In this episode, join Craig as he interviews Tyler Nelson from the Sauermann Group. They discuss steps and details related to gas furnace commissioning, troubleshooting, and technician safety. Topics discussed include ambient carbon monoxide detection, the steps to performing combustion analysis, the dangers present when combustion analysis is not …
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Becoming a More Valuable and Efficient HVACR Service Technician
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In this episode, join Craig and Brandon as they discuss how to become a more valuable and efficient service technician in the HVACR field. Brandon and Craig provide key insights on the steps that can be taken along with how to develop an organized troubleshooting mindset!By Craig Migliaccio
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In this episode, join Craig and Brandon as they discuss EEVs. Brandon will be asking the questions and Craig will be answering them as they tackle topics such as what is an EEV, how do they work, why do we use them, and much more!By AC Service Tech
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Join us as we discuss the Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV) and go into detail on how it functions, the purpose they serve in the HVAC/R system, and how they may fail and what to do to prevent failures down the road!By AC Service Tech
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Episode 8: Evolution of Control Boards within Gas Furnaces
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Join us as we explore the evolution of gas furnace control boards. From the 60's to present we will examine what has been used in the past and why we have updated to the current control boards in use today!By AC Service Tech
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Join us as we discuss the sequence of operations for gas furnaces, combustion efficiency, recognizing and diagnosing problems, and how to avoid being just another parts changer!By AC Service Tech
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Episode 6: Charging Refrigerant After a Vacuum & More Q/A
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In today's episode, we will be answering questions about refrigerant charging, breaking the vacuum with refrigerant, what factors effect Delta T, and much more!By AC Service Tech
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Episode 5: Refrigerant Compressor Troubleshooting and Diagnosis
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In this episode, we will be covering how to troubleshoot and diagnose a bad refrigerant compressor. We will also look at many of the reasons why a compressor may fail and discuss what steps can be taken to help prevent compressor failure in the future!By AC Service Tech
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Episode 4: Questions on Brazing, Working with Refrigerants, and Safety
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Today's episode will cover questions on brazing, handling and working with refrigerants, safety, and troubleshooting!By Craig Migliaccio
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Episode 3: Troubleshooting While Checking the Charge
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In 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!By AC Service Tech
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Join us as we cover refrigerant charging questions including methods for checking the charge of a mini split, why we still use compound manifold gauges, adjusting the charge using a TXV and much more!By AC Service Tech
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This episode of the AC Service Tech Answers Podcast is all about technician's refrigerant questions. Join us as we cover real questions about refrigerant ports, vapor sat temps, disconnection after charging and much more!By AC Service Tech
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Join me as I discuss my HVAC journey, how I got started, where I've been, and why I started AC Service Tech!By AC Service Tech
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