Leak, Evacuation and Charging

Building Science Heat Pump HVAC Residential On-Demand

At a Glance

Cost

Free

Duration

1 hour, 30 minutes

About This Course

This class is an intermediate-level simulation-based on demand class where you learn using interactive environments that replicate real-world scenarios in a controlled virtual space to develop technical skills. The class covers how to locate a leak by using soap bubbles and an electronic leak detector on a residential HVAC system. After repairing the leak, you'll learn how to evacuate the unit and then use the subcooling method to charge it with refrigerants. This course is included in the 12 part U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Skilled series to prepare you for meaningful and in-demand jobs in building energy efficiency. Complete all 12 on demand courses to become Energy Skilled recognized in Heat Pump Installation.

Instructor

Name

Tim Smith

Bio

Tim has 32 years in the HVAC Industry and has been President of Smith & Associates, providing HVACR technical training, certification testing and residential energy audits from 1993 to the present. He has been an Assistant Professor of Heating Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technical Services at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, New York from August, 1990 to the present. He earned an Assoc. of Occupational Studies in Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technical Services at Hudson Valley Community College in 1986; a BS in Technical Education at the State University of New York at Oswego, 1996; and is a BPI Certified Building Analyst, Heating Professional and AC/Heat Pump Professional.

Provider

PG&E

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