SR.04 — SERVICE TIPS

Service Tips

Diagnostic and service guidance from the counter, grouped by system. Filter the index below to find a topic.

SR.04.1 — U.S. E.P.A. REFRIGERANT HOT LINE

The number below is the U.S. E.P.A. refrigerant Hot Line, not an R.E. Michel Company number.

800-296-1996HOT LINE

Air Conditioning & Heat Pumps // E.P.A. Regulations Regarding CFC

The E.P.A. has developed a couple of methods for obtaining information that are available to everyone. They have a phone "Hot Line" which is manned from 9:00 AM thru 4:30 PM EST during weekdays #800-296-1996 and a web site at: www.epa.gov/docs/ozone. Both methods offer information from "the source".

Fact sheets can be obtained from: www.epa.gov/docs/ozone/title3/608.html

Refrigeration // EPA Regulations on CFC

The E.P.A. has developed a couple of methods for obtaining information that are available to everyone. They have a phone "Hot Line" which is manned from 9:00 AM thru 4:30 PM during weekdays (800-296-1996) and a web site (www.epa.gov/docs/ozone). Both methods offer information from "the source".

Fact sheets can be obtained from: www.epa.gov/docs/ozone/title3/608.html

SR.04.2 — 8 SYSTEMS // 50 TIPS

19Air Conditioning & Heat Pumps02Air Handling08Controls02Electrical10Fossil Fuel Equipment04Indoor Air Quality04Refrigeration01Water Heaters

50 / 50 SHOWN

  • 001A/C & Heat Pump System "Pump Down"Air Conditioning & Heat Pumps
  • 002ASHRAE Numbers for BlendsAir Conditioning & Heat Pumps
  • 003Calculating Superheat/SubcoolingAir Conditioning & Heat Pumps
  • 004Compressor Hard Start KitsAir Conditioning & Heat Pumps
  • 005Driers for R410A UsageAir Conditioning & Heat Pumps
  • 006E.P.A. Regulations Regarding CFCAir Conditioning & Heat Pumps
  • 007Electrical Checks on Hermetic CompressorsAir Conditioning & Heat Pumps
  • 008Handling of P.O.E. OilAir Conditioning & Heat Pumps
  • 009ID Equipment for PartsAir Conditioning & Heat Pumps
  • 010Increased Indoor Coil Corrosion FailuresAir Conditioning & Heat Pumps
  • 011R410A Tool ListAir Conditioning & Heat Pumps
  • 012Refrigerant FractionationAir Conditioning & Heat Pumps
  • 013Refrigerant Leak DetectionAir Conditioning & Heat Pumps
  • 014Service Diagnosis ChartAir Conditioning & Heat Pumps
  • 015Servicing A/C & Heat Pump & Refrig. Units "Opened to Atmosphere"Air Conditioning & Heat Pumps
  • 016Shorter Life of HosesAir Conditioning & Heat Pumps
  • 017Special Fittings for Automotive UseAir Conditioning & Heat Pumps
  • 018System Flushing and EvacuationAir Conditioning & Heat Pumps
  • 019Tools to Do the JobAir Conditioning & Heat Pumps
  • 020Blower "V" Belt Tension AdjustmentAir Handling
  • 021Specs for Replacement Fan BladesAir Handling
  • 022"SECRETS" - Smart Valve SV9500, 9501, 9502Controls
  • 023Accessory Terminal Features on our FurnacesControls
  • 024Servicing and Troubleshooting ContactorsControls
  • 025Servicing/Troubleshooting Intermittent (spark-to-pilot) Ignition SystemsControls
  • 026Smart Valve #SV9500 Sequence of OperationControls
  • 027Smart Valve DescriptionControls
  • 028Smart Valve SV9501 Sequence of OperationControls
  • 029Taco Zone Valves-Amp DrawControls
  • 030Capacitor SizingElectrical
  • 031Changes on Color Coded "Roomex" and "BX" WireElectrical
  • 032Checking Electronic IgnitorsFossil Fuel Equipment
  • 033Flood Damaged EquipmentFossil Fuel Equipment
  • 034Gas Leaks at Main Gas ValvesFossil Fuel Equipment
  • 035New Water Heater Relief Valves DischargingFossil Fuel Equipment
  • 036Newly Installed Nozzles Clogging?Fossil Fuel Equipment
  • 037Noisy Oil Burner CombustionFossil Fuel Equipment
  • 038Oil Equipment Tripping Out On Safety?Fossil Fuel Equipment
  • 039Service on "CMPB U" Ducane FurnacesFossil Fuel Equipment
  • 040Transformer Tester LimitsFossil Fuel Equipment
  • 041Water Heater CondensationFossil Fuel Equipment
  • 042Cold air from A/C ducting during heating seasonIndoor Air Quality
  • 043Comfortable Humidity LevelsIndoor Air Quality
  • 044Excessive Humidity?Indoor Air Quality
  • 045Why do we need to add humidity?Indoor Air Quality
  • 046EPA Regulations on CFCRefrigeration
  • 047Liquid or Vapor Indicators on Recovery Cylinder HandlesRefrigeration
  • 048No More CFCsRefrigeration
  • 049What is a Micron?Refrigeration
  • 050Early Heat Exchanger FailuresWater Heaters

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