Disconnects walk the fine line of being HVAC or electrical, but the HVAC technician is allowed to repair and replace disconnects in most places. Even if you work at a place where it isn't allowed, finding problems is a diagnostic skill you will want to have. As always, work safely with proper safety gear and […]

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. […]

How an A/C System got to be Oversized (Maybe) But My Old Unit Worked Fine?! Most of us have heard this at some point. This complaint typically comes from a particularly unhappy customer after the installation of a brand new A/C system. Throughout this article, we’re going to explore the possible root causes of this […]