Latest Acservicetech Podcast Episodes
Refrigerant Recovery Setups, Tools, Procedures, & Issues!
AC Service Tech Answers Podcast - June 26, 2024 14:40 - 31 minutesIn this Episode, Craig Speaks with Ty Branaman About Refrigerant Recovery Setups, Procedures, Recovery Tools, & More! Be sure to check out our other content and resources! Check out our website at https://www.acservicetech.com Check out our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@acs...
COPELAND Compressor Curriculum Questions!
AC Service Tech Answers Podcast - June 12, 2024 13:00 - 37 minutesIn this episode, Craig speaks with Lenny Diaddario from Copeland and Chris Harris from NC3 about how to educate upcoming technicians, curriculum availability, certifications, training aids, and some common questions about Copeland compressors. Be sure to check out our other content and resourc...
Refrigerant Troubleshooting Indicators! Using Sat Temps, Superheat, & Subcooling!
AC Service Tech Answers Podcast - May 15, 2024 17:00 - 50 minutesIn this episode, Craig & Ty discuss how to use Saturated Temperatures, Superheat, and Subcooling to Troubleshoot Air Conditioners! They cover Indoor Airflow Problems, Liquid Line Restrictions, Low & High Charge and More! Be sure to check out our other content and resources! Check out our we...
All About A2L Low GWP Refrigerants! R-32 and R-454B!
AC Service Tech Answers Podcast - May 01, 2024 15:48 - 33 minutesIn this episode Craig and Ty Branaman speak about A2L refrigerants, R-32 and R-454B, in terms of some of the Changes, Safety Procedures, Charging, and Why This Refrigerant Change is Occurring! Be sure to check out our other content and resources! Check out our website at https://www.acservic...
All About HVAC Vacuum Procedures, System Dehydration!
AC Service Tech Answers Podcast - April 17, 2024 15:15 - 30 minutesIn this episode, Craig and Ty Branaman discuss the importance of performing proper vacuum procedures before charging refrigerant into systems. They discuss how dehydration works, what tools are most important, and how to avoid frustration during procedures! Be sure to check out our other conte...
All About Heat Pumps with Craig and Ty!
AC Service Tech Answers Podcast - March 13, 2024 11:20 - 41 minutesIn this HVACR Training Podcast, Craig and Ty answer all kinds of technician questions about Heat Pumps such as: how they work, high pressure problems, defrost function and sensors, thermostat wiring, single and two stage heat pumps vs inverter heat pumps vs hyper heat inverter heat pumps, and mo...
Electrical Troubleshooting, Multimeter Use, Safety, Wiring Diagrams
AC Service Tech Answers Podcast - February 29, 2024 13:52 - 37 minutesIn this episode, Craig and Ty, answer various electrical troubleshooting questions such as how to use a multimeter safely, how to read wiring diagrams, how to troubleshoot low voltage shorts, and diagnosis of intermittent issues! Be sure to check out our other content and resources! Check ou...
The Impact of Water in the World of HVAC with Rachel Kaiser
AC Service Tech Answers Podcast - February 07, 2024 13:28 - 43 minutesIn this episode, Craig interviews Rachel Kaiser, live at AHR 2024! Join them as they discuss the problem of water remaining on a coil after the fan motor turns off, how water travels vertically, and how water interacts with other chemicals to cause problems. Rachel is an experienced chemist, ...
Discussing Dual Fuel Systems with Tom Buescher Live at AHR 2024!
AC Service Tech Answers Podcast - January 31, 2024 15:00 - 43 minutesIn this episode, Craig interviews Tom Buescher, from Copeland, live at AHR 2024! Join them as they discuss the integration of dual fuel systems prior to full HVAC electrification, the use of universal control boards, and problems we have encountered in the field! Be sure to check out our other...
All About Gas Furnaces!
AC Service Tech Answers Podcast - January 03, 2024 14:28 - 56 minutesIn this episode, Craig and Brandon discuss gas furnace questions, including safety devices, testing switches, why some gas furnaces produce condensate while others don't, furnace efficiency ratings, direct ignition vs. pilot ignition, and much more! Be sure to check out our other content and r...
Who is Brandon from AC Service Tech
AC Service Tech Answers Podcast - December 20, 2023 18:53 - 45 minutesIn this episode, Craig interviews Brandon from AC Service Tech to discuss who he is and why he got into the HVAC field. Find out what it is the Brandon does here at AC Service Tech, learn about how the HVAC field has impacted him, and hear some of his thoughts on what it takes to work in an HVAC...
System Sizing, Setting Burner Efficiency, Troubleshooting Blown Fuses, and More!
AC Service Tech Answers Podcast - December 06, 2023 13:38 - 45 minutesIn this episode, Craig and Ty discuss why we see existing air conditioning systems replaced with smaller ones, how burner efficiency can be dialed in, what to do after compressor burnout, finding leaks on heat pumps, and more! Check out Ty on any of your favorite social media platforms includi...
Attic Fans, Sealing Ductwork, Capacitor Lifespan, and More!
AC Service Tech Answers Podcast - November 21, 2023 19:03 - 47 minutesIn this episode, Craig and Ty discuss growing in the HVAC field, attic fans, capacitor lifespans, sealing existing ductwork, and more! Check out Ty on any of your favorite social media platforms including on YouTube! Just search for @Love2HVAC to see all of the exciting things Ty is working on...
Circuit Boards, ECM Fan Motors, Thermostats, and More!
AC Service Tech Answers Podcast - November 07, 2023 19:04 - 42 minutesIn this episode, Craig and Ty answer questions related to circuit board troubleshooting, ECM fan motor diagnosis, testing thermostats, tools, communication and more! Check out Ty on any of your favorite social media platforms including on YouTube! Just search for @Love2HVAC to see all of the ...
Airflow Q/A: Measurement Methods, Leaks, Duct Issues, Heat Transfer
AC Service Tech Answers Podcast - October 25, 2023 11:11 - 1 hourIn this episode, Craig is joined by Chris Hughes and Steve Rogers from TEC to discuss the topic of airflow within ductwork and within the building envelope. They will be covering topics such as measurement methods, results of high and low airflow, how leaking ducts can result in positive or nega...
Operating Pressures, Subcooling, Vacuum Problems and More
AC Service Tech Answers Podcast - October 11, 2023 11:00 - 37 minutesIn this episode, Craig and Ty discuss liquid line restrictions, target subcooling, vacuum procedure problems, pressure testing issues, why operating pressures won't rise and more! Check out Ty on any of your favorite social media platforms including on YouTube! Just search for @Love2HVAC to...
Vacuum Issues, Electrical Problems, Evap Coil Leaks, and More with Ty Branaman
AC Service Tech Answers Podcast - September 27, 2023 13:27 - 36 minutesIn this episode, Craig and Ty talk about vacuum problems, intermittent electrical problems, evap coil leaks, why registers drip water, and much more! Check out Ty on any of your favorite social media platforms including on YouTube! Just search for @Love2HVAC to see all of the exciting things T...
Brazing Techniques, Capacitor Issues, and more with Ty Branaman
AC Service Tech Answers Podcast - August 24, 2023 15:14 - 33 minutesIn this episode, Craig and Ty Branaman answer technical questions related to brazing techniques, capacitor issues, solving low voltage troubleshooting problems, and much more! Check out Ty on any of your favorite social media platforms including on YouTube! Just search for @Love2HVAC to see al...
Combustion Analysis with Tyler Nelson
AC Service Tech Answers Podcast - June 13, 2023 11:15 - 47 minutesIn this episode, join Craig as he interviews Tyler Nelson from the Sauermann Group. They discuss steps and details related to gas furnace commissioning, troubleshooting, and technician safety. Topics discussed include ambient carbon monoxide detection, the steps to performing combustion analysis...
Becoming a More Valuable and Efficient HVACR Service Technician
AC Service Tech Answers Podcast - May 16, 2022 19:34 - 29 minutesIn this episode, join Craig and Brandon as they discuss how to become a more valuable and efficient service technician in the HVACR field. Brandon and Craig provide key insights on the steps that can be taken along with how to develop an organized troubleshooting mindset!
Episode 10: All About EEVs
AC Service Tech Answers Podcast - April 27, 2022 20:15 - 25 minutesIn this episode, join Craig and Brandon as they discuss EEVs. Brandon will be asking the questions and Craig will be answering them as they tackle topics such as what is an EEV, how do they work, why do we use them, and much more!
Episode 9: Do You Trust the TXV?
AC Service Tech Answers Podcast - November 17, 2020 16:03 - 13 minutesJoin us as we discuss the Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV) and go into detail on how it functions, the purpose they serve in the HVAC/R system, and how they may fail and what to do to prevent failures down the road!
Episode 8: Evolution of Control Boards within Gas Furnaces
AC Service Tech Answers Podcast - October 28, 2020 16:35 - 15 minutesJoin us as we explore the evolution of gas furnace control boards. From the 60's to present we will examine what has been used in the past and why we have updated to the current control boards in use today!
Episode 7: Gas Furnace Diagnosis
AC Service Tech Answers Podcast - October 14, 2020 13:41 - 10 minutesJoin us as we discuss the sequence of operations for gas furnaces, combustion efficiency, recognizing and diagnosing problems, and how to avoid being just another parts changer!
Episode 6: Charging Refrigerant After a Vacuum & More Q/A
AC Service Tech Answers Podcast - September 30, 2020 12:20 - 13 minutesIn today's episode, we will be answering questions about refrigerant charging, breaking the vacuum with refrigerant, what factors effect Delta T, and much more!
Episode 5: Refrigerant Compressor Troubleshooting and Diagnosis
AC Service Tech Answers Podcast - September 16, 2020 16:09 - 24 minutesIn this episode, we will be covering how to troubleshoot and diagnose a bad refrigerant compressor. We will also look at many of the reasons why a compressor may fail and discuss what steps can be taken to help prevent compressor failure in the future!
Episode 4: Questions on Brazing, Working with Refrigerants, and Safety
AC Service Tech Answers Podcast - September 02, 2020 13:10 - 27 minutesToday's episode will cover questions on brazing, handling and working with refrigerants, safety, and troubleshooting!
Episode 3: Troubleshooting While Checking the Charge
AC Service Tech Answers Podcast - August 11, 2020 16:39 - 21 minutesIn this Episode, we will be going over questions related to troubleshooting HVAC systems while checking the charge. We will also spend some time focusing on metering devices, strainers, and more!
Episode 2: Refrigerant Charging
AC Service Tech Answers Podcast - July 08, 2020 17:57 - 24 minutesJoin us as we cover refrigerant charging questions including methods for checking the charge of a mini split, why we still use compound manifold gauges, adjusting the charge using a TXV and much more!
Episode 1: Refrigerant Questions
AC Service Tech Answers Podcast - June 30, 2020 12:36 - 17 minutesThis episode of the AC Service Tech Answers Podcast is all about technician's refrigerant questions. Join us as we cover real questions about refrigerant ports, vapor sat temps, disconnection after charging and much more!
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