Hands On vs. HVAC Knowledge
by Ron Walker Running an online HVAC course always lands me the question, “What about the hands-on part?” It’s a very difficult one to answer while on the telephone, but it’s something that is made...
View ArticleChecking the Refrigerant Charge in the Colder Months
by Ron Walker Recently I received this message from one of my YouTube subscribers. This was a great question and I though I would share. Mr. Walker thank you for your great videos, I was wondering if...
View ArticleCondenser Fan Retrofit – Rookie Mistake
by Ron Walker Chances are, very shortly after you get hired as an HVAC technician, you will run into this situation. You’ll arrive at the shop in the morning and someone will hand you a universal...
View ArticleUsing Jumper Wires as a Troubleshooting Tool
by Ron Walker Jumper wires, when used correctly, are a great tool to help you troubleshoot HVAC equipment. But, when used incorrectly, they can damage the system you are trying to repair. Remember this...
View ArticleSafety, Safety, Safety!
by Ron Walker From time to time, I will go on a service call. Let me share with you what I ran into the other day. A friend called me to take a look at his AC system that was not working. It was a...
View ArticleHow We’re Different
By Ron Walker I have been in the HVAC industry longer than I care to think about. I have worked in Washington, Montana, and now Florida. What I found was that most HVAC technicians are poorly trained...
View ArticleHVAC Training – Akron, OH
Are you looking for online HVAC Training? Need to work and learn HVAC? Want a job that pays you what you’re worth? You can do it! Most skilled HVAC technicians can earn over $45,000/yr.* Trained HVAC...
View ArticleHVAC 101 – Full HVAC Training
HVAC 101 – Full HVAC Training Your first step to becoming a “Super Technician” in the HVAC career field is to understand the basics of HVAC and learning the skills necessary to enter the HVAC career...
View ArticleHVAC Training – Course Curriculum
Course Curriculum Theory Define temperature Describe molecular motion at absolute zero Define the British thermal unit Describe heat flow between substances of different temperatures Explain the...
View ArticleHVAC Technician Course – Is This Course Right For You?
If you are considering our online HVAC Technician training, here are some things to consider: This is a college level course of study. Each module has written exercises as well as a multiple choice...
View ArticleClassroom Tour
Here is a classroom tour of our HVAC Technician Course. We can help you learn to become an HVAC technician. Study at your own pace Keep your current job Training is available to you 24 hours a day...
View ArticleHow We’re Different
By Ron Walker I have worked in the HVAC industry for over twenty years while living in Washington, Montana, and now Florida. In my experience, most HVAC technicians are poorly trained and are making...
View ArticleHeat Pump Defrost Control Boards Step-by-Step
By Ron Walker Winter will soon be upon us and it is time to brush up on our heat pump defrost controls. Here is a quick review of what you need to know. This is a general overview and not brand...
View ArticleHeat Pump Reversing Valve
Reversing valves don’t often fail, but when they do it can cause a lot of confusion while troubleshooting. There are three main things that can cause a reversing valve to malfunction: The valve is...
View ArticleHVAC Word Of The Week
Zoetrope – A blended refrigerant that never mixes chemically. As a result it evaporates and condenses over a temperature range, called the glide. Therefore, zoetropic refrigerants must always be...
View ArticleAttn: Contractors – I Need Your Help
Good Morning to all of my LinkedIn Connections! From time to time, a prospective HVAC tech reaches out to me for my opinion and maybe, you can help me help Michael. Here is his question: Hi! I’m...
View ArticleHVAC Leak Detection – Everything Leaks
Every air conditioning system leaks whether it is one ounce per year or one ounce every thousand years. The leaks are caused by cracks, bubbles, impurities, and other flaws in the brazing, joining, or...
View ArticleHVAC Word Of The Week
Zoetrope – A blended refrigerant that never mixes chemically. As a result it evaporates and condenses over a temperature range, called the glide. Therefore, zoetropic refrigerants must always be...
View ArticleCapillary Tubes in 15 Minutes
Great video (with our old logo). Sometimes you do not have the cap tube size recommended by the manufacturer. The following J/B conversion chart shows how much longer or shorter the replacement cap...
View ArticleHVAC Training Academy
I am proud to announce our new HVAC Training site http://www.hvactraining.academy. By summer of 2015, we will have continuing education courses for active HVAC technicians. It is simple, easy to use,...
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