Customer Reviews

Home Heating & Air Conditioning Systems

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Too many things get glossed over, nothing is very detailed. There are all of ten pages covering how to install a boiler, and half of those are useless photos. Most of the photos and diagrams have nothing to do with what is being talked about in the surrounding pages, and when they are somewhat relevant, there is virtually nothing said about them. The book feels like someone was throwing stuff together to meet a page quota. I bought a bunch of Taunton's "For Pros By Pros" books which were great, very detailed, but written so that the average person new to the material could understand. Unfortunately, they don't have a book on HVAC that I could find, so I bought this one. I was very disappointed and am I currently seeking a new book to get me started on the basics of HVAC.

I was excited too see my very own Weil-McClain heating system pictured through-out the book. What I didn't find out is how it really worked or how to troubleshoot it. Safety is the author's first concern and first chapter in the book. I could find nothing explaining how to correct the excess pressure causing my safety valve to drip at times.

This book was very outdated and not worth the money, a real waste of time.

If you do not know anything at the present and are looking for a quick and cheap intro to HVAC, this is a good place to start. The above reviewers all make valid points,this book does not live up to its claims/promises in the introduction and on the back cover. In short, if you are looking for a step-by-step do-it-yourself manual, then this is not for you (those type of books retail for $40.00-$100.00). However, if you want get a foothold or a broad overview, on HVAC, over a cup of coffee, then this one is a good value for the money. This book sells (used)as low as .08 + $3.99 shipping on some sites.

THIS IS A BIG WASTE OF MONEY.I HAVE MY DOUBTS THIS MAN IS AN ENGINEER.I USUALLY SAY I CAN LEARN FROM ANY ONE.NOT THIS GUY.HE TELLS YOU THIS IS A WINDOW UNIT THIS IS AN OIL BURNER.THERE IS NOTHING TO LEARN FROM THIS BOOK.I HOPE I CAN GIVE IT AWAY.IT TOOK ME 15 MINUTES OF READING THEN I QUIT.IT WOULD COST ME 4 DOLLARS TO SEND IT BACK.IT IS SEVERLY OUTDATED!IF YOU JUST WANT TO LOOK AT OLD PICTURES AND BAD LITURE THEN BUY IT.WHAT A BIG WASTE OF A GOOD TREE! TONY PHILA.PA.