You probably didn’t expect to find the word “autodidact” on an HVAC education site. You’d probably expect to see it in an SAT prep book or a list of words to say five times fast. What does that word have to do with HVAC? Well, autodidacts are some of the best techs in our trade. […]

This article was written by technician and HVAC School community star Kenneth Casebier. Thanks, Kenneth! When looking at replacing a single-phase A/C motor with an aftermarket motor from your van, there are a few things you should know and pay attention to. First, the factory OEM motor will always be the best option, especially when […]

This article was written by my buddy and Canadian Supertech Tim Tanguay. Thanks, Tim! This P/E chart shows R410a at 100°F saturated condensing temp, 10°F SC, 40°F saturated suction temp, 20°F SH at the compressor. The green highlighted thumb shape is the saturation zone. Everything that occurs in the saturation zone is a latent (change […]