Whether you’re a business owner or want to create an HVAC education program, you’re going to need to create an identity for your organization and put it out there. That’s called “branding” or “creating a brand.” Nowadays, we hear the term “brand” thrown around quite often with influencers and large corporations. As such, the word […]

First, here's a quick summary of the role of oil in the refrigerant circuit: The compressor requires oil for the lubrication of the moving parts in the compressor. We would keep 100% of the oil in the compressor if we could. However, that is generally unrealistic. So, we need to utilize oils and oil strategies […]

Many HVAC/R technicians (including me) describe the compressor as the heart of the refrigeration cycle. It prepares the refrigerant for the condensing process, which is crucial for heat rejection.  However, some refrigeration methods don’t require a compressor. In this article, we’ll look at those methods and their applications.   Gas movement without compressors As you […]