Everyone in the HVAC/R trade uses some type of torch to braze or solder alloys together. So, what is the proper way to handle an oxyacetylene torch? It turns out that there’s more than one right answer. Depending on which torch rig you use, the manufacturer’s manuals for operation may vary.  Everyone (hopefully) knows […]

I received an email from a podcast listener with some furnace-related questions. Based on the nature of the questions, I figured it would be better to ask an experienced furnace tech. Benoît Mongeau agreed to help by answering the questions.  My name is Matt and I am a newer tech (fully licensed this September, have […]

The photo above is of a real condenser coil we cleaned just the other day. The outer fins looked OK, but dirt and lint were packed deep inside, and the head pressure and condensing temperature were sky-high. That situation illustrates that a coil can sometimes look OK at first glance but may still need to […]