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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Replacing a Gas Valve
In this video, we will demonstrate how to safely and properly replace a gas valve on a gas heating system in the field, and which tools you will need to perform this task correctly.
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Troubleshooting and Replacing an Electric Heating Element
In this important video, you will see the steps to take when troubleshooting and replacing an electrical heating element.
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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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How to Clean Coils
In this important video, we will show you the steps necessary to clean coils on an air conditioning system to keep it running in tip-top shape. It is extremely important that coils have the sufficient airflow they need for the system to operate properly.
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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 Electric Heating Element
We will walk you through an introduction to the electric heating element and the components that make it up.
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How to Test Defrost Operation
In this video, we will show you how to properly test the defrost operation on a heat pump system in order to verify proper operation.
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Troubleshooting a PSC Compressor
In this video, we will demonstrate how to properly inspect, diagnose, and troubleshoot a PSC compressor on a system in the field. On average, most compressors that get turned in for warranty are not even bad. It is extremely important to diagnose compressors properly. In this video, we will show...
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Troubleshooting and Replacing Circulator Pumps
After watching this, you will have deeper understanding of what it takes to properly troubleshoot and replace a boiler circulator pump.
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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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Normal, Under, and Over-Charged Systems
We will show you what a system looks like when it has normal, overcharge and an undercharge of refrigerant.
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Checking Heat Pump Refrigerant Charge in Heating Mode
In this video, we will demonstrate how to effectively check the refrigerant charge on a heat pump system that is operating in the heating mode.
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Testing the Windings on a Blower Motor or Fan Motor
Understanding how to test blower motors correctly is critical. In this video, we will show you a step-by-step process of how to test the windings of a blower motor.
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Metering Device Testing and Replacement
This video will demonstrate steps on how to test thermal expansion valves on evaporator coils for air conditioning equipment in the field.
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Relay Types and Operation
HVAC equipment can have many different types of relays to turn different components on and off. In this video, we will show you the different types of relays found on equipment and how they operate.
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Applying Acid Neutralizer and Flush
This video will show you how to properly neutralize the acid in a refrigeration system and flush the system with an r-11 flush kit. This procedure should be done any time a system has acid in it, or when a compressor has been replaced due to a burnout.
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Troubleshooting A Compressor
Most compressors turned in for warranty are not even bad. This video shows you how to properly diagnose a compressor in the field to see if it does in fact require replacement.
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Replacing a Service Valve
After watching this you can successfully replace a faulty or leaking service valve on an air conditioner or heat pump.
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Recognizing Liquid Line Restriction and Metering Device Problems
In this video, we will show you how to recognize liquid line restrictions, along with how to diagnose a problem with a metering device.
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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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Induced Draft Motor and Pressure Switch
You will learn the order of operations and maintenance procedures for induced draft motors and pressure switches. These components are on all modern-day furnaces without pilots and this video will introduce these components to you, along with showing best maintenance practices.
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Circulator Pump Types and Maintenance
Learn about the different styles of circulator pumps. We'll also share some tips on how to perform maintenance,
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Testing Auxiliary and Emergency Operation of Supplemental Heat
Are you ready to learn about testing the emergency heat / supplemental heat function on a heat pump system? We will cover just that in this technical video on heat pumps.
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How to Clean a Condensate Pump
You will learn what the manufacturer requires to perform general maintenance on a condensate pump on a system in the field.
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