Troubleshooting & Serving Heat Pumps (Paperback)

by Richard Jazwin (Author) "By and large, the heat pump is a functioning contradiction..." (more)
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Product Description
This unique field guide discusses in detail the various aspects of Heat Pump Selection, installation, and service. This book covers basic heat pump operation, including: A review of the refrigeration cycle, heat pump configurations, 4-way valves, electrical schematics, defrost systems, controls and accessories, the scroll compressor, and service and troubleshooting.

Troubleshooting and Servicing Heat Pump Systems serves not only as comprehensive field guide for the seasons HVAC&R professional, but also as a unique learning tool for those just entering the field. It's easy - to - understand formats and extensive illustrations and diagrams make it the perfect tool for every HVAC&R technician.

This book was previously published by Business News Publishing "HVAC&R Professional's Field Guide to Heat Pump Systems and Service" ISBN 0-91252-45-5.

Product Details

• Paperback: 109 pages
• Publisher: Esco Pr (October 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1930044100
• ISBN-13: 978-1930044104
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #632,280 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Carbon Copy But Still Good, January 21, 2007

By	N. B. Mcgrath "N.B. McGrath" (Lawrenceville, GA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I originally purchased the "HVAC/R Professional's Field Guide to Heat Pump Systems & Service" and although it was copyright 1990 that book is the BOMB. Yes the copyright is old; however, the information is fundamental and solid. I recently purchased "Troubleshooting & Servicing Heat Pumps" - because I loved the first soo much - and I found it to be a carbon copy of the original 1990 copyright (right down to the Dedication and Introduction. There is one one very important exception however.

The original contains Part Two: Manufacturer's Service Data. So what you ask? That section has the tech manuals from the Manufacturer's themselves and they are LOADED with additional information that you do not find in Part One of either book (find PTC switches, pipe sizing, charging charts, troubleshooting flow charts in Part one...you wont). This is the information that you wish you had when you are staring at a unit but never seem to have while the customer is over your shoulder asking "What is taking so long...what's the problem...are you done yet?"

Bottom line, this author writes clearly, succinctly, and about the solid fundamentals; however, spend the money and buy the original 1990 copyright and you WILL get more information and better value (5 Stars without any questions). Don't let the age of the older book disuade you. If money is a consideration, then by all means by "Troubleshooting & Servicing Heat Pumps."

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful, March 18, 2006

By	Senior Tech (Pennsylcania, USA) - See all my reviews

Troubleshooting and servicing heat pumps was very helpful, in that it was not written in techincal lingo, that a student or beginner would be come overwhelmed by and give up. It does explain the many different aspects of heatpumps and deals with different variations and operations. There are many good diagrams to show how items work. The thing I found lacking was step by step troubleshooting diagrams.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gas Mechanics' best friend, January 30, 2006

By	J. Fowler (Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Great book, fantastic resource. Every HVAC installer and service person should carry this field reference.
It's fantastic.
A+++