Customer Reviews

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology

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This book is super. Having been an HVAC/R student, technician, and now teacher of the subject, I must say that Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology, 6th edition is the de facto bible of the HVAC/R field.

Two other authors have been added since the first edition in 1989: Tomczyk (2000) and Silberstein (2008). The updates on this book only get better and better, continuing to cover more areas like the new refrigeration laws and even green energy.

All technical questions are clearly explained, and in the back, there are hypothetical service questions related to real-life situations.

This book is a must! If you are an instructor of the subject like I am, advise your students to own a copy of it. You won't be steering them in the wrong direction.

This book is great for beginners as well as experienced technicians. Every explanation is detailed with pictures and graphs. All types of refrigeration applications are covered with the how to detail for installing and understanding every component in the system, including helpful tips and safety recommendations.

This book is well written colorfully illustrated. This 6th edition contains the most recent information on R-410a and it's application. I have passed the EPA section 608 Universal Certification and plan to use the book to further my knowledge. In my opinion this book it is the best for HVAC training. I discovered it at our local library but it was usuall checked out when I needed it--- so I decided to buy it.

I am a new A/C tech in the field I would not be without this book to help you on your way

THIS BOOK SHOULD BE CARRIED ALONGSIDE YOUR TOOLS...
THE COMPANION CD-ROM THAT COMES WITH IT IS ALSO USEFUL AND VERY HELPFUL....
IT IS UPDATED, AND PICTURES/DIAGRAMS ARE VERY CLEAR AND CONCISE....

Great reference for the full fledged HVAC technician or instructor but still easy enough to understand for the everyday person who may want to learn more about how his/her comfort system works.

This book is a great college textbook on the theory and practical parts of the HVAC-R industry.

Bought this book while I was in technical school because I felt the Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning book we had for class wasn't sufficient. Its a way better book in my opinion.

It is a comprehensive book that can be used an a great resource. I find it very useful. I recommend it.

Taking an HVAC-R class at the community college this was a mandatory text. I saved a bunch of money on a great reference book that I plan on keeping. Amazon was a lot better priced over other sites and the college book store.