Here's another quality tech tip from senior refrigeration and HVAC tech Jeremy Smith. Jeremy lives in Ohio, so he knows a thing or three about the cold. As HVAC/R techs, we're often called on to work in some of the worst weather conditions. With the cold weather, I thought it timely to share some tips […]

I was watching this video on the HVACR Videos channel by my friend Chris Stephens, and I was impressed by how completely he diagnoses the system both visually and with his tools. Take a look. I say this all the time, but a good, efficient technician is one who sees everything and can also quickly […]

Educators love lockout relays, and we also love pretending you will still see them out in the field all the time. Sometimes, I have to look myself in the mirror in the morning and sadly repeat, “Lockout relays are dead.” I have to say it several times before the reality sinks in. Before I get […]