Customer Reviews

The Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Toolbox Manual (Arco's on-the-Job Reference Series)

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

I have done household and small commercial applications for 20+ years. I have recently been hired by a commercial refrigeration company. While I have not read the entire book it appears to be quite a comprehensive volume for commercial applications. Useful to make the transition I require. It is very helpful in answering my questions and providing additional information on the systems/components/effects/problems/reasons I am being introduced to on the job. Some of the details on each subject seem to be helpful to the professionals I work with. As one of the reviewers (who gave a one star rating) stated: all professionals should already have this knowledge. However, if I were a business owner I would want all my techs to have a copy of this book to speed the diagnosis and proper solution for the system's failure as opposed to simply replacing the failed part. (It seems to me the above mentioned reviewer should write his own book...I'd buy it).

I enjoy the book but the binding fell apart when I was on page 60. This wont hold up in my toolbox

Typically disappointing. This book contains information that is found in any book on AC/R. It is hardly a toolbox worthy collection of information. Any person employed in the field should already know this basic material. I am still looking for the AC/R "World Book of Facts" - AC/R facts, data, stats, Tech wisdom. A book that actually contains what you carry such a book for. I fear no such book exists.

If you are looking to join the air conditioning field than this book is the book for you. I am 16 and going into working for my dad, he owns his an air conditioing business. He says that by reading this book i will be servicing a/c's in no time.

Excellent training tool. Taught me how to understand all components. Almost worn mine out and must buy another copy. A larger size in hard back an inch or two would be appreciated. Price is excellent.

This is a very usefull publication. It explains in some detail the principals of operation of component parts and of complete systems. The diagrams are well done and very usefull.

This book is more or less irrelevant to the task of servicing air conditioners. There's a lot of useless theory and the rest is confusing and not to the point.

Not being a professional, this book helped me understand some basic principles and to know when to call a repairman and to get good service in the event I do need help.

This paper back is a good basic handbook for the apprentice providing fundamental descriptions of AC and refrigeration parts/components and process definitions.

this book is great to have when your on the job sight it contains everything you need to know. even if you haven't ever work on refrigeration systems before . with this book you can!