What Is Superheat and Subcooling?
Versatility is essential when you’re an HVAC contractor because of the number of issues you’ll encounter. While some may be simple, others require in-depth calculations and troubleshooting knowledge. Two concepts that test your HVAC prowess are superheat and subcooling. They’re essential pieces of information when you’re troubleshooting an AC unit. We’ll provide more insight below. […]
Tips for Handling Refrigerants
As an HVAC contractor, your job involves servicing and maintaining systems so they can run efficiently. But when the task calls for it, you’ll have to remove or dispose of refrigerants. Unfortunately, you can’t just toss it away like regular trash because some refrigerants like R-22 Freon have harmful impacts on the ozone layer. So […]
HVAC Systems
Contractors see the term “HVAC” everywhere, but it can be confusing for others who aren’t in the industry. Most know it has to do with keeping temperatures comfortable in their home or business, but it stands for “heating, ventilation, and air conditioning”. When you go to a customer’s property for service or maintenance, you’ll likely […]
How to Get Certified for the Section 608 Technician Certification
When you first start as an HVAC contractor, a primary goal is establishing yourself as a reputable local service. One of the first things you need to do is to get the Section 608 Technician Certification. Its purpose is to help you understand refrigerant pressures, so you can maintain, service, repair, and dispose of equipment using […]
