This tip was written by a 19-year service tech, Frank Mashione. Thanks, Frank. Here is a tech tip from the field that had stumped me. Luckily for me, I knew the right person to call to get back on track. This business has complained about heat calls for quite a while. I have heard other […]

This article is not a full lesson on making a flare, but it will give you some best practices to make a flare that doesn't leak. First off, we need to clarify that very few unitary manufacturers use flares anymore. You will most often find flares on ductless and VRF/VRV systems and in refrigeration. A […]

Service calls about condensing fan motor failure are quite common. Even though fan motor replacement is a standard procedure for residential split systems, it requires careful attention to safety and detail.  This article will give you a step-by-step guide to replacing condensing fan motors. Along the way, we will also explain a few best practices […]