hvac service class
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Basic residential HVAC primerTRANSCRIPT
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HVACHeating Ventilating & Air Conditioning
By: Anthony D. Adams & Mark GuddeMarch 2006
This HVAC presentation is made up of two parts;
Part 1; Components of the system and what they do Part 2; Diagnosing service issues, when to call in the
technician
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HVAC
• Today we will show you;• The major components of the HVAC
system• Smaller components of the system; what
they are called and what they do• Diagnostics that you can do and when to
call the technician.• There will be hand outs
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Major Components
• The heating ventilation & air conditioning (HVAC) system is made up of many large components which are in turn made up of many smaller specialized components. First let’s see what the major components of the system are. We will later break each major component down into its individual, specialized components.
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Heating
• Forced air gas (fag) furnace
• Add-on heat pump (air source)
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Air Conditioning
A-Coil located Inside
Condenser located outside
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Ducting System
Ducts distribute the conditioned air in the home
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Thermostat
• Thermostat monitors temperature (comfort level), starts and stops the appropriate heating or cooling system
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Line Set
Line set distributes coolant (Freon) between outside components, the condenser and compressor, to the A-coil located inside the home.
Line set composed of one bare copper line and one insulated copper line
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Electricity
Electricity provides the Power to Operate Fans, Compressors, Thermostats, Computer Boards, Switches, and Sensors required for the various systems to operate.
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Gas line
Gas line brings the fuel to the fag furnace
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Water Heater
Is the water heater part of the HVAC system?
Water Heater
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Pop Quiz
What major components does it take to provide the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning for the homes we build?
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Major system components
• Heating (fag)• Cooling• Add-on heat pump (heating)• Ducting• Thermostat• Line set• Electricity• Gas line
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Further Breakdown
• In this next section we will break down these major components into smaller parts and pieces and explain what role they play in making the system work.
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Heating (fag)
A-Coil
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Heating (fag)
A-Coil
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Heating (fag)
A-Coil
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Heating (fag)
Burner/heat exchanger
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Heating (fag)
Burner/heat exchanger
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Heating (fag)
Burner/heat exchanger
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Heating (fag)
Burner/heat exchanger
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Heating (fag)
Blower
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Heating (fag)
Blower
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Heating (fag)
Blower
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Heating (fag)
Blower
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Heating (fag)
A-Coil
Burner/heat exchanger
Blower
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Pressure Sensing Switch
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Draft Inducer Motor
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Draft Inducer Motor
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Gas Valve
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Gas Valve
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Burners
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Burners
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Burners
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Roll out limit Switch
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Flame Sensor
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Igniter or glow plug
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Main limit switch
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Power Switch
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Pop Quiz
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Components at Burner Door• Pressure Sensor Switch• Draft Inducer Motor• Gas Valve• Burners• Roll-Out-Limit Switch• Flame Sensor• Igniter• Main Limit Switch• Power Switch
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Service Switch
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Fresh air ventilation control
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Control board
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Control board Close Up
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3 Amp Fuse
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Diagnostic L.E.D.s
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Pop Quiz
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Components at Blower Door
• Service Switch• Fresh Air Ventilation Control• Control Board• 3 Amp Fuse• Diagnostic L.E.D.s’
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Air Conditioning/Cooling
Air Conditioning Condenser
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Air Conditioning/CoolingLine Set
Connecting the Condenser and A-Coil
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Air Conditioning/Cooling
Air Conditioning A-Coil
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Air Conditioning/Cooling
Air Conditioning Condenser
1. Compressor
2. Condenser fan
3. Coil (like a radiator)
4. Service valve
7. Electrical service panel
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Air Conditioning/Cooling
• Air Conditioning Condenser
Compressor
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Air Conditioning/Cooling
Air Conditioning Condenser
Compressor
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Air Conditioning/Cooling
Air Conditioning Condenser
Compressor
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Air Conditioning/Cooling
Air Conditioning Condenser
Condenser fan
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Air Conditioning/Cooling
Air Conditioning Condenser
Coil (like a radiator)
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Air Conditioning/Cooling
Air Conditioning Condenser
Service valve
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Air Conditioning/Cooling
Air Conditioning Condenser
Electrical service panel
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Capacitor
Defrost control board
Outside thermostat
Points
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Air Conditioning/Cooling
Air Conditioning Condenser
Pop Quiz by the Numbers
1. Compressor2. Condenser fan3. Coil (like a radiator)4. Service valve7. Electrical service panel
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Add on Heat PumpSome Terminology & How it Works
• Reversing valve• High pressure line• Low pressure line• Freon, gas or liquid?• Heat is relative
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Heat Pump Diagram
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Heat Pump Diagram
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Thermostat
Old style thermostat
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Thermostat
Cover off exposing two mercury switches and wiring
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ThermostatBoth mercury switches are circled and mercury is all the way
to the left of both switches therefore “no demand” condition
No demand
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ThermostatNote; Top mercury bulb has tilted. Mercury has flowed to the
right and made contact across the contacts.
Initial demand
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ThermostatNote; Both vials have tilted enough so both vials
have mercury in contact across the electrodes
Full demand
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Present Day Thermostat
Digital