Hands-on Air Conditioning Maintenance & Troubleshooting
This course is designed for HVAC technicians looking to gain an in-depth hands-on understanding of how to find and repair system problems safely.
Description
Students in this course will be able to charge, evacuate, and troubleshoot an actual AC system as they would in the field. Proper maintenance and troubleshooting scenarios of multiple systems will be discussed to give the attendee the best understanding possible. Learning to use the proper tools is very important and service equipment such as vacuum pumps, manifold gauges, charging scales, multimeters, and more will be used in the hands-on applications. Learn from the experts on how to troubleshoot and repair an air conditioning system in the fastest and most efficient way possible.
It is recommended that this course be taken only after completion of the Understanding Air Conditioning & Refrigeration course.
Course Outline
Day One — Discussion Topics
Refrigeration Cycle
- Typical System
- Main Components
- Refrigerant in Action
System Component Maintenance
- Evaporator
- Condenser
- Compressor
- Metering Device
Safety Concerns
- Proper PPE
- Proper Handling of Refrigerants
- Electrical Safety
- PV Certifications
- EPA
Electrical Troubleshooting
- Voltage Checks
- Current Checks
- Checking and Replacing Fuses
- Troubleshooting Compressor
- Proper Motor Winding Checks
Tools and Equipment
- Manifold Gauges
- Vacuum Pump
- Refrigerant Scales
- Refrigerant Recovery Machine
- Multimeter
- Clamp-on Amp Meter
Day Two — Discussion Topics
Refrigerants
- Types
- Applications
- Pressures
- Replacement Refrigerants
Hands-on Troubleshooting the System
- Measuring Superheat
- Measuring Sub-cooling
- Effects of Overcharge
- Effects of Undercharge
- Importance of Proper Airflow
- Troubleshooting Scenarios
- Electrical Troubleshooting
Hands-on Refrigerant System Applications
- Proper Use of Manifold Gauges
- Evacuation of the System
- “Pump Down”
- Nitrogen Pressure Testing
- Refrigerant Recovery
- Leak Detection
- Proper Charging of the System
Planned Maintenance Schedule
- What to Check
- How Often