January 2020 - Cool Air Products

What to Look for in Internal HVAC Repair Products

January 31, 2020/23 Comments/in AC/R Leak Sealants/by MWalton

Although Cool Air Products manufactures tools to keep your clients’ systems running smoothly, competitors’ inferior products often contain materials that are harmful to AC/R systems. Here are a few things to look for when choosing internal HVAC repair products.

There are so many conflicting opinions on injectable leak sealants and other internal HVAC repair products that it can be challenging to know where to turn. While some of these materials are excellent for diagnosing and repairing problems in AC/R systems, not every product makes a healthy addition to your clients’ units. Although the HVAC repair products from Cool Air Products are designed to keep your clients’ systems running smoothly, competitors’ inferior products often contain materials that are harmful to HVAC systems. Here are a few things to look for when choosing internal HVAC repair products.

How to Detect and Remove AC Acid

January 25, 2020/24 Comments/in Acid in AC/R Systems/by MWalton

Read on to see how you can effectively detect and remove AC acid in AC/R systems so that you can make lasting repairs.

If your client’s unit is suffering from a blown compressor motor, they likely have AC acid in their system. If left untreated, this acid can cause or worsen corrosion, damage components, and harm any replacement compressor parts that you install. For these reasons, AC/R professionals know the importance of treating AC acid swiftly and thoroughly. HVAC technicians must be able to accurately detect acid in lubricants and remove all acidic residues from a system for their repairs to be effective. Read on to see how you can effectively detect and remove AC acid in AC/R systems so that you can make lasting repairs.

Causes of AC Corrosion and How to Address Them

January 17, 2020/24 Comments/in AC/R Leak Sealants/by MWalton

In this week’s blog, we discuss some of the leading causes of AC corrosion as well as detection and repair methods for subsequent pinhole leaks.

As HVAC professionals know, AC/R systems with copper coils are ubiquitous in day-to-day life. Unfortunately, pros also know that AC corrosion causes these systems to become inefficient and fail over time. There are plenty of contributing factors that lead to AC corrosion and refrigerant leakage. Knowing your clients’ risk factors and being able to determine the root cause of formicary corrosion in their units is crucial. In this week’s blog, we discuss some of the leading causes of AC corrosion as well as detection and repair methods for subsequent pinhole leaks.

Why High-Quality Air Conditioner Coil Cleaners Are Essential

January 10, 2020/24 Comments/in AC/R Cleaning Products/by MWalton

Are you using the best tools for the job? High-quality products are key to getting the job done right, especially when it comes to choosing the proper air conditioner coil cleaners.

The benefits of keeping air conditioner coils clean are insurmountable. Not only do these systems end up requiring less service over time, but they also perform efficiently and effectively. Annual, or ideally seasonal, maintenance can be crucial, and keeping air conditioner coils clean is one such necessary task. Keeping those copper coils nice and clean helps maximize performance and ensure an A/C unit is working as it should. That said, whenever one takes on the task of cleaning A/C evaporator coils, you want to make sure you’re using the best of the best. High-quality products are key to getting the job done right, especially when it comes to choosing the proper air conditioner coil cleaners. Read more

AC Leak Sealant Myths

January 3, 2020/24 Comments/in AC/R Leak Sealants/by MWalton

There are a few myths surrounding the effectiveness of an AC leak sealant in repairs, and we will debunk some of these myths in this week’s blog.

If you are an HVAC professional, you have likely stumbled upon some heated discussions about the efficacy of AC leak sealants. Both online and in-person, debate among AC/R professionals rages over whether or not AC leak sealants can be used to effectively and safely seal holes in HVAC systems. There are a few myths surrounding the effectiveness of an AC leak sealant in repairs, and we will debunk some of these myths in this week’s blog. Take a seat and get ready to dive into the facts and myths of leak sealants!