Heat Pump Systems
This playlist consists of repairs to heat pump systems. Heat pumps are becoming more and more popular these days. They are also very unique compared to traditional systems.
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Troubleshooting Ignitors and Flame Sensors
In this technical video, we will show you how to properly diagnose and troubleshoot common problems with igniters and flame sensors on gas-fired equipment.
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Over & Undercharged Heat Pump Systems
In this video, we will learn how to tell if a heat pump is overcharged or undercharged.
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Airflow Problems at Coils
We will show you the importance of airflow on the coils and what types of problems are associated with airflow. We will look at indoor evaporator coils and outdoor condensing coils.
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Replacing an Evaporator Coil
We will show you the right way to replace an evaporator coil on a system. This is an important task that needs to be done by technicians in the field.
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Testing and Replacing a Start Capacitor
Start-assist kits (hard starts), assist compressors in starting and reduce the starting current of the compressor. This video breaks down the process of checking and replacing these on a system.
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Installing an LP Conversion Kit
You will learn about the steps it takes to convert a system from natural gas to propane and what you need to do to install an LP conversion kit.
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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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Checking and Setting Incoming and Manifold Gas Pressure
Checking incoming gas pressure along with checking the manifold gas pressure on a gas-burning appliance is a task all HVAC technicians need to know. We will be discussing this in detail in this video.
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Troubleshooting a Gas Valve
In this video, we will demonstrate how to properly diagnose a bad gas valve on a standard furnace you would encounter in the field.
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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 An Induced Draft Motor
Here, we will show you how to correctly diagnose and replace an induced draft motor on a standard furnace. These same principles are used on induced draft boiler systems as well.
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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.
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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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