Fix Sweating Copper Pipes

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What you will learn from How to Fix Sweating Copper Pipes article:

  1. One of our readers submitted the question: How to Fix Sweating Copper Pipes - and we will answer her question
  2. A description of the problem with the sweating pipe
  3. The name of the copper pipe causing the problem and why it is sweating
  4. The repair of the sweating copper pipe to stop it from sweating
  5. What you need to know about sweating pipes and any moisture problem in your house
  6. Lots of resource and related links to help you learn
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HVAC Triple Evacuation | Heating & Cooling Refrigeration

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HVAC Triple Evacuation - There is definitely some confusion among HVAC/R technicians about the proper methods of evacuation. Evacuating before introducing the refrigerant to the refrigeration circuit.HVAC Triple Evacuation Let me be clear from the start that my methods of evacuating a refrigeration circuit are based on experience, education, and an official guide produced by the US Military and their specifications and proper procedures for evacuating a refrigeration system. It is very important to do a refrigeration triple evacuation properly the first time.

This is the proper procedure on any US Navy ship or support ship that a refrigeration system that has been open to the environment. It must be triply evacuated before the refrigerant is reintroduced to the refrigeration circuit.  The purpose is to prevent future problems because of contaminants including moisture in the system. (more…)

Air Conditioner Compressor Failure – Air Conditioner Repair

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What you will learn from Air Conditioner Compressor Failure article:

  1. discussion about HVAC compressor failure and how it is one of the most expensive air conditioner repairs
  2. comprehensive list of reasons why HVAC compressors fail
  3. actions to take to prevent compressor failure
  4. the importance of doing the job right and using the triple evacuation method
  5. a video on the importance of regular maintenance on HVAC equipment

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Air Conditioner Condensation Problems – Condensate Drain Plugged

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air conditioning water damageAir Conditioner Condensation Problems - It is important for air conditioning preventive maintenance to be performed on your system to avoid problems. Condensation water leaking near the air handling unit can be avoided with proper air conditioning repair and preventive maintenance. Normally this is a very simple problem that can be fixed in less than 30 minutes. Here is a list of what can cause water around the outside of the air conditioning air handler unit.
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Condenser Coil Repair | HVAC Refrigeration

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New Condenser Coil Repair - HVAC Crane LiftCondenser Coil Repair - A crane is used here to lift a new condenser coil to a rooftop. The old condenser coil was leaking and could no longer be repaired. The process involved recovering all the refrigerant from the Trane rooftop unit.

The rooftop unit was then partially disassembled and the old coil cut out from the system taking great care and planning to ensure the new coil could be retrofitted to the old refrigeration piping system.

Good planning and skilled HVAC techs make the jobs go smoothly and make the replacement seem easy especially to the customer. (more…)