A/C Oil Update
HVAC systems often fail because the air conditioning compressor fails. Not following the proper service procedures or compressor oil recommendations could be factors that contribute to premature compressor failure.
HFO-1234yf: What’s Required
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you might have heard about the new regulations and requirements for R-1234yf usage. Not sure? Well, it’s time you crawled out from under that rock and get ready for some of these new regulations that will affect you and your profession.
VIDEO: R1234yf A/C Update
Andrew Markel answers questions about the new refrigerant, R1234yf.
R1234yf: Smaller Footprint, New Diagnostics
The benefit of R1234yf is simple. The new refrigerant lasts only 11 days in the atmosphere compared to 13 years for R134a. This is why the EPA is requiring R1234yf to be installed in all new systems by 2021.
VIDEO: How To Deal With Air Conditioning Smells
Andrew Markel discusses what to do to get rid of A/C smells after customers have tried to do it themselves.
A/C Oil Service – Avoid Compressor Failure With Proper Maintenance
HVAC systems often fail because the air conditioning compressor fails. Not following the proper service procedures or compressor oil recommendations could be factors that contribute to premature compressor failure.
Spring A/C Repair Do’s And Don’ts
As vehicle owners in many parts of the country begin using their air conditioning systems for the first time this year, some will be surprised to find their A/C system is not functioning properly or isn’t blowing out cold air like the past summer.
Safari Ltd. Brings Environmental Responsibility To Automotive Repair
In an industry that is not often thought of as environmentally friendly, the owners of Safari Ltd. lead by example. During the past 10 years, Hugh and Kelly Phillips have endeavored to create an environmentally responsible and sustainable automotive repair shop in Grand Junction, CO.
Lessons in BMW Variable Capacity A/C Systems
Despite the many advances in A/C systems during the past 10 years, it’s important for technicians to understand basic theories of operation. Understanding how a system moves heat from the confined space of the passenger compartment and dissipates it into the atmosphere will assist the technician in analyzing system failures and performing the required maintenance
MACS A/C Clinic
Like any other system on today’s vehicles, A/C systems are constantly being updated with new technology and service procedures. AVI has teamed up with the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) to offer this clinic to bring you up to speed on the latest in mobile A/C systems. In this program, Paul DeGuiseppi, lead trainer for