Cooling Systems

Cooling Systems

Air conditioners have three important parts that include a compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator. You'll learn basic repair and replacement tasks for these parts as we'll also cover ductless systems in this playlist.

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Cooling Systems
  • How to Flare Copper

    This is a task you will do often with a mini-split or ductless system. In this video, we will show you the correct way to make flared copper joints.

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  • Testing and Replacing a Power Switch

    In this video, we will show you how to correctly test and replace a 120-volt power switch for a gas furnace.

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  • Replacing a Failed Compressor

    Replacing compressors is a huge task for an HVAC service technician. Here, we will demonstrate how this complex task is done on a system in the field.

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  • Thermostat Troubleshooting

    Here, we will discuss how to properly troubleshoot and replace a thermostat on a system in the field.

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  • Troubleshooting and Replacing a Condensing Fan Motor

    For this video, we will show you the best practices of how to troubleshoot and replace a condenser fan motor on a condensing unit or heat pump system in the field.

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  • Troubleshooting and Replacing a PSC Blower Motor

    We will show you a step-by-step procedure of properly troubleshooting and replacing a PSC blower motor in a standard gas furnace. Troubleshooting ECM motors are in a separate video.

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  • Relays, Sequencers and Solenoids

    In this video, we will be discussing the different troubleshooting methods for diagnosing problems with relays, sequencers, and solenoid valves.

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  • Troubleshooting Control Boards and Installing a Universal Control Board

    Beyond the troubleshooting techniques shown in this video, you will also learn how to select and install a universal control board for a gas furnace.

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  • Contactor Types, Testing and Replacement

    Here, we will discuss the different contactor types you will run across in the field, along with how to test and replace these on air conditioners and heat pumps.

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  • Testing and Replacing a Run Capacitor

    Run capacitors and PSC blower motors are still a very common motor to run across as an HVAC service technician. In this video, you'll see a step-by-step process of how to accurately test and replace run capacitors on PSC blower motors.

  • Replacing a Reversing Valve

    We will show you how to replace a reversing valve on a heat pump system and share tips on how to easily perform this difficult task.

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  • Installing and Repairing Flexible Duct

    Here, we will show you how to install and repair flexible ductwork on a system in the field.

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  • Recovery Pressure Testing and Evacuation

    In this video, we will show you the basics of how to recover refrigerant from a system, pressure test it when a repair or installation is performed, and evacuate it to a proper vacuum.

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  • Repairing a Liquid Line Restriction and Restricted Filter Drier

    In this video, we will show you industry best practices of how to properly diagnose liquid line restrictions, along with being able to identify restricted filter-driers.

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  • Ductless System Operation and Maintenance

    Here we will introduce and describe how ductless systems operate.

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  • Troubleshooting Demand Defrost Boards

    In this video, we will go over troubleshooting procedures for demand defrost boards on a heat pump system.

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  • Replacing a Thermostat

    This is a task that you will do very often in the residential HVAC industry. In this video, we will explain how to perform this very common task.

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  • How to Clean a Blower Assembly

    Cleaning blower assemblies is a task that many service and maintenance technicians will do often throughout their careers. In this video, best practices are shown of how to do this.

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  • Running a New Thermostat Wire

    There are a couple of different methods of running or replacing a thermostat wire in a customer's home. In this video, we will show you more than one way to get this job done.

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  • Troubleshooting ECM Motors

    Testing ECM motors are quite different than testing a standard PSC motor. In this video, we will show you how to correctly test these motors along with tools that will aid in this diagnostic procedure.

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  • Attaching Gauges and Measuring Superheat and Subcooling

    In this important video, we are going to show you the necessary steps of how to properly attach gauges and measure superheat and subcooling on a system in the field. This will allow you to know if a system in the field is undercharged, overcharged, or charged correctly.

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  • How to Cut, Strip, and Crimp Wire

    There are correct and incorrect methods of cutting, stripping, and crimping electrical wiring. In this video, we will demonstrate how to do this properly and safely.

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  • Troubleshooting Time and Temperature Defrost Boards

    Time and temperature defrost boards are one of the types of defrost controls you will see on a heat pump system in the field. In this video, we will go over how to correctly troubleshoot these types of defrost systems on heat pumps.

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  • The Blower Assembly

    In this video, we will show you all of the major components that make up the blower assembly in a typical gas furnace.

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