The energy LOST after a change of state
What is subcool?
Creates a refrigerant pressure differential
What is a compressor?
The ideal CFM per ton of cooling
What is 400 CFM?
Switches the jobs of the evaporator and the condenser
What is a reversing valve?
A type of question to learn about the equipment and/or the problem the client has
What is a technical question?
As pressure increases, so does this
What is temperature / saturation temperature?
What is a condenser?
Like an alternator for your compressor
What is a capacitor?
Type of system using both a gas-powered furnace & a heat pump
What is a dual-fuel system?
A type of question aimed to build a relationship and forge trust with the client
What are rapport questions?
A refrigerant with lower flammability & lower toxicity
What is A2L refrigerant?
An intentional restriction to lower pressure
The two wires needed to open the compressor contactor
What are Y and C?
The mode a heat pump enters after enough time or steep enough drop in coil temperature
What is defrost mode?
Requires a longer, more detailed answer.
What is an open-ended question?
The process of lowering pressure to boil off excess moisture in a refrigerant circuit
What is evacuation?
The state of refrigerant as it leaves the evaporator coil
What is low-pressure, low-temperature vapor?
The recommended CFM for this size of A/C
What is 1200CFM?
A valve allowing refrigerant to bypass a metering device
What is a check valve?
A type of questions to learn about how a client lives in the home and uses their equipment
What is a lifestyle question?
The process which refrigerant is purified and used for re-sale
What is reclaiming?
The state of refrigerant as it leaves the metering device
What is 80% liquid and 20% vapor mix?
The most likely cause for high pressure trips on the condenser
What is a plugged condenser coil?
The temperature at which a heat pump switches to alternate heating source because it can't efficiently keep up
What is the balance point?
A moment during a call to stop and update client and go over findings before you go over options
What is a check-in?