Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning [Paperback]

Thomas W. Birch (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 23, 1994 | ISBN-10: 0131765876 | ISBN-13: 978-0131765870 | Edition: 1

A basic text for introductory courses covering the operation and servicing of car heating and air conditioning systems. It includes coverage on the safe and ecological handling of refrigerants.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

This text helps students learn the basics of automotive heating and air conditioning systems. The book covers both Theory and Service and Repair. The Theory chapters provide the student with an understanding of how these systems work, terminology, and the variety of systems that can be found. The Service and Repair chapters complete the coverage of each area by describing how to maintain , diagnose, repair, and adjust the unit. These service procedures follow guidelines recommended by SAE, MACS, IMACA and most vehicle manufacturers.

From the Back Cover

This exceptionally current and comprehensive book on automotive heating and HVAC provides essential information to effectively diagnose and repair mobile air conditioning, heating, and engine cooling systems. Visually rich, it offers extensive modern illustrations from major sources of OEM and aftermarket training (as well as service equipment and parts), and includes many practical shop tips that offer step-by-step guidance through diagnostic/problem-solving procedures critical to success on the job. Offers a thorough study of automotive HVAC and the engine cooling system - covering the theory of operation, problem solving/trouble diagnosis, service operations, repair operations, and more. Explores current legal and environmental requirements and regulations, and includes new discussions on: VOV; after-blow module; devices to remove air from recycled refrigerant; refrigerant identifiers; modern ECM controlled clutch and fan circuits; the pros and cons of retrofits and alternate refrigerants; and the most recent findings on heater problems. Integrates problem-solving and shop tips throughout. For technical trades. --This text refers to the Textbook Binding edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div; 1 edition (November 23, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131765876
• ISBN-13: 978-0131765870
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,923,044 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #26 in Books > Professional & Technical > Automotive > Mechanics > Air Conditioning & Heating

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars auto air simplified, December 4, 2009

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This review is from: Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning (2nd Edition) (Textbook Binding)

Good book, about as simple as a subject like this can be made in a book. I had very little experience in air conditioning and rebuilt my system using this book. Good reference also.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If your interested about learning about your car's air this is the book, March 2, 2009

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This review is from: Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning (2nd Edition) (Textbook Binding)

I've always wanted to know more about my cars air system. Why those guys charge so much, which is why I always believed air systems were complicated. Not so, it's all about refrigerants and the cost of their disposal. This book is prefect for someone interested in auto A/C, easy read, easy to follow.You could probably pick up a library book with updated info but for the price of some of these Amazon book, you can't beat owning them.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great ASE Study Guide, December 17, 2009

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This review is from: Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning (5th Edition) (Paperback)

I am a certified mechanic studying for the ASE air conditioning tests S7 and A7 and have found this book to be full of good information. I have read through some of the Motor AgeA7 Heating & A/C: The Motor Age Training Self-Study Guide for ASE Certification study guides and have found them to be severely lacking in detail. This book gives a complete overview of a/c systems and would be a great addition to your library.