Heating Systems

Heating Systems

This playlist covers repair and replacement tasks for residential heating systems. Gas and electric systems are covered here, hydronic systems are in another playlist.

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Heating Systems
  • Installing and Setting Up In-Floor Heating Manifolds

    In this video, you will learn how to install and set up an in-floor heating manifold for a radiant heating system connected to a boiler.

  • Performing Maintenance on Hydronic Heating Systems

    Having the right mindset is key to performing a quality maintenance visit. In this video, we will go over the key steps to performing maintenance on boiler systems. A safe, functioning system is vital to the success of the business and keeps technicians busy throughout the year.

  • Aquastat Controls

    Are you ready to learn about aquastat controls? This video shows you how they work, and how they control a boiler system.

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  • Replacing an Expansion Tank

    In this video, we will show you how to properly replace a failed boiler expansion tank on a system in the field. This is an important task for any boiler technician in the field. We will also give tips on how to make this process easier.

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  • Expansion Tanks Types and Testing

    Let's focus on the different types of boiler expansion tanks you will see in a residential setting. We will also cover the process of testing these in the field.

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  • Troubleshooting and Replacing a Zone Valve

    In this video, we will show you in detail how to diagnose, troubleshoot, and replace zone valves on a boiler system in the field.

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  • Zone Valve Operation and Testing

    You will be shown how to properly test a zone valve for operation on a hydronic heating system in the field. These should be inspected any time you are on a maintenance or service call.

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  • Troubleshooting and Replacing an Aquastat

    In this video, we will show you how to properly diagnose and replace an aquastat for a boiler system.

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  • Purging Air and Bleeding Terminals

    Air is the enemy in a boiler system and needs to be removed from the system for proper operation. In this video, you will learn how to correctly purge air from a hydronic heating system using standard hoses and boiler drains.

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  • Troubleshooting and Replacing a Pressure Switch

    This video will demonstrate the proper way to diagnose and/or replace a pressure switch on a gas-burning appliance in the field.

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  • Pressure Relief Valve and Temp Gauge Operation

    Here, we will show you how to test pressure relief valves and temperature/pressure gauges on boiler systems in the field, along with how to replace them.

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  • Removing and Cleaning Boiler Burners

    Here, we will show you how to properly clean ribbon burners on a non-condensing boiler system in the field.

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  • Flame Sensor Operation and Maintenance

    In this video, you will learn how flame sensors operate, and how to maintain them in a gas heating system.

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  • How To Inspect a Heat Exchanger

    This video showcases the proper way to inspect a primary and secondary heat exchanger on a condensing furnace in the field. This method can also be done on non-condensing furnaces as well. This is an important part of any heating system inspection and/or service calls as well.

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  • Ignitor Types Operation and Maintenance

    This video guides you through the various types of igniters. You will also learn how to perform general maintenance on them.

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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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  • 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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  • How to Prepare and Braze Copper

    In this video, we will demonstrate how to properly braze copper pipe and fittings which is much different than soldering. We will discuss purging with Nitrogen in detail in a separate video.

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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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  • 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 Heat Exchanger

    In this instructional video, we are going to demonstrate how to replace a heat exchanger on a condensing furnace.

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