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HVAC Electrical Diagnostics

These workshops are designed to help the beginning HVAC professional "get it right the first time," and to provide a refresher for the more experienced technician.

Course Description

Basic HVAC Electrical Diagnostics I

This workshop covers the basics of electrical diagnostics:

Understanding of HVAC electrical terminology
Introduction to motors
Basic understanding of both run and start capacitors
Introduction to HVAC electrical components
Reading simple wiring diagrams of control circuits
Studying the use of quality electrical test instruments and their use in troubleshooting

Basic HVAC Wiring I

This workshop provides technicians with an understanding of and practice in wiring associated with low voltage controls for HVAC systems. Elements covered:

Electrical and electronic controls
Electric strip heat
Color codes
Wiring sizes
Component wiring and operation for cooling, heating and defrost.
Component boards complete to be wired properly by students

Prerequisite :: Basic HVAC Electrical Diagnostics I or equivalent experience

HVAC Electrical Skills I

This workshop provides technicians with an in-depth understanding of electricity as it applies to HVAC systems and emphasizes the critical nature of electrical trouble shooting procedures and their impact on equipment performance and life. Elements covered:

Electrical laws and principals
Electrical components
System airflow and psychometrics
Dehydration
Charging

Attendees will debug actual systems with typical electrical problems.

Who Should Attend

Basic HVAC Electrical Diagnostics I :: HVAC technicians, entry level, with some field experience
Basic HVAC Wiring I :: HVAC technicians with some field experience who want to increase their troubleshooting skills
HVAC Electrical Skills I :: HVAC technicians with more field experience who want to master their troubleshooting skills

For More Information

For more information or to register for this course, email training@advancedenergy.org.