refrigerant systems

Truck Stock Inventory for Cooling Season

Cooling season means new truck stock. When you take to the road, make sure you have everything you need and then some so you can get the job done. Follow our guidelines on truck stock inventory for the cooling season so you don’t have to worry about forgetting an important component.

Refrigeration 101: Different Refrigerant Types

A refrigerant plays an essential role in a refrigeration system. Refrigerants are often overlooked whenever individuals are talking about cooling units – they don’t get the attention they deserve! Why is that so? Get this; NO Refrigeration, freezing or air conditioning can take place without a refrigerant. Yes, they are...

Types of Condensers in Refrigeration and HVAC

When it comes to refrigeration & HVAC, there are always questions about the condenser. What is a condenser? How does it work? How many types of condensers are there? Enough already! Don’t worry; we got you covered. Let’s kick a few basics out of the way, shall we?

What is a Condenser?

York Chiller Maintenance Checklist for Technicians

York commercial HVAC Chillers provides industrial-level cooling for large spaces. These units require regular maintenance and inspections to ensure that they're operating as they should. As an HVAC technician, these preventative maintenance...

Refrigeration Capillary Tube Troubleshooting for Technicians

A capillary tube is found in wide variety of refrigerators, water coolers, air conditioners and deep freezers. This component connects the condenser to the evaporator, and its length determines the amount of refrigerant at a specific pressure. Sometimes, issues can pop up that prevent cooling from happening. the capillary...

Scotsman Ice Machine Repair

Scotsman is an international corporation that manufactures ice makers. These ice makers are available in different models unique in producing Ice cubes of different shapes and textures. Although this equipment is efficient in working and easy to use still, it may start causing problems. That's why Scotsman ice machines troubleshooting...

R32 vs R290 vs R134a vs R12 Refrigerant

With more refrigeration and HVAC units being retrofitted to support new refrigerant bans and protocols, knowing about these key chemicals is crucial to maintenance and repairs. When technicians and facility managers search the web to learn about the refrigerant in the unit they're working on, there are four types that often...

Global Warming Potential of Refrigerants

When working with refrigerants like R22 and R134A, it's important to know what their Global Warming Potential is. Knowing the refrigerant's GWP is crucial for many reasons, especially when charging, sealing and other tasks so you may continue to work responsibly with such materials.

What is R22 Refrigerant?: Phase Out, Alternatives & More

What is R22 Refrigerant?

R22 refrigerant is a colorless gas known chemically as hydrochlorofluorocarbon 22 (HCFC-22) and is one of several refrigerants that goes by the brand name "Freon." It's used in a wide variety of applications, including central HVAC,...

What Happens If You Put R134a in an R12 System?

There are many answers to the question of whether or not you can put R134a refrigerant into an R12 system, and that’s for good reason. R134a and R12 are two different types of refrigerant used in A/C and refrigeration systems, and while they have the same function (cooling), they are actually opposites of one another. That’s...