Customer Reviews

Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

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Thanks to the length of time this book has been available and the frequent revisions to the copyright, it continues to get bigger and better as time goes on.

My bookshelf has at least 5 of those revisions that frequently get utilized . Each revision builds upon the prior publication and expands on the detail they provide.

This publication represents an established reference standard for the HVAC/R Industry. It is especially valuable because of the extent of the different technical topics presented within its covers.

Some have tried to copy the format and the content but still fail to match its quality and level of professionalism.

I was shocked to find a book so easy to understand on a sometime complicated field such as heating ventilation and air conditioning . This book is a Diamond in the rough for the beginner or seasoned veteran of the Hvac community.

I recieved this book fast and in the exact way it was described.I also recieved a bonus in the pages, the power of Knowledge.

This book has all the theories of how AC systems work. It is written so a person with no knowledge of of any of the principles of refrigeration can learn. After reading this book I went to AC repair school and it made the school seem very easy.

My husband just loves this book he is learning alot from it. We got it in a timely manner.

http://www.amazon.com/Modern-Refrigeration-Conditioning-Andrew-Althouse/dp/1590702808/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top This is the 1000+ page text for the HVAC/Refrigeration trade. There is also a study guide and workbook that go with this book and this has obviously confused some. If it isn't 1000+ pages it is not the text! This is an enormous book and covers many aspects of the trade. It mentions almost in passing the concept of building automation (which is the direction my career is going) but I expect that the next edition will address this lack. I would also expect to see a little more about energy management in general in the next edition. This is an excellent reference and most of us keep it even after class is done. The nuts and bolts - and contactors and compressors and everything else are at least introduced if not completely explained. It does cover some information you need for CFC certification but a separate, targeted study guide is better for that. Even if, like me, you will be doing automation / controls you still need to know how this stuff works to do the job right.

I was specifically looking for detailed information on how to adjust a commercial dehumidifier, and the book just had short bits and pieces on those units. No real specifics on how to set up the pressures and charges for dehumidifiers.
Otherwise, the book is fabulous. Great diagrams and loads of information.

I got this brand new book from Construction Book Express, the only bad thing is that they weren't specific enough and I had to contact them to make sure it was the 18th edition. Other than that, I am really happy with the purchase; I paid regular Standard shipping and got the book 8 days later. I would definitely used this site again.

If you're only going to have a few reference books on the shelf, this needs to be one of them. Detailed sections complete with review questions for help in retaining the information.

A totally comprehensive tool to learn and understand all facets of Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Heat Systems, and Icemakers. This is the best book I have seen on the subject.