A/C Refrigerant Charge

Deadline to enroll for this class is Thursday, November 13th

The A/C Refrigerant Charging Fundamentals course emphasizes the principles that must be understood to adjust the refrigerant charge correctly and accutrately in residential and light commercial heat pump and A/C systems.

Students will learn about:

• Refrigerant safety considerations
• Compliance with EPA regulations
• How to calculate and correctly weigh-in the refrigerant charge
• How to properly fine tune the refrigerant level using both the superheat and subcooling methods

Topics will include:

• Understanding the basic refrigeration cycle and system components
• Proper test instruments and tool requirements
• Refrigerant piping installation consideration and related issues
• Common errors to avoid to ensure a clean , trouble-free system

Students will also learn about the different types of metering devices and their operation, the proper use of manufacturer’s charging charts, the importance of setting up and verifying proper indoor airflow and refrigerant charging tips, techniques, and best practices based on years of real-world experience.

Breakfast & Lunch will be served.