Air Conditioning and Heating Hands-On Workshop

Air Conditioning and Heating Hands-On Workshop

In this Air Conditioning and Heating Hands-On Workshop learn practical diagnostic processes on everything thermal related on vehicles. Perform quicker and more effective repairs on the latest HVAC systems. We also cover today’s refrigerants like Y1234 along with legacy refrigerants plus the latest information related to modern vehicle heating and air conditioning systems, components and strategies.

This course will  also review the different types of oils and dyes compatible with conventional, hybrid, and EV systems used by the industry today.   Discuss diagnosing modern air conditioning systems, along with advanced procedures and tools for maintenance. Also covered will be A/C system diagnostics using scan tools, pressure gauges, reclaimers/recyclers, leak detection equipment and thermal imaging cameras.

Topics Covered:

• A/C System Evolution
• R-1234yf and Legacy Refrigerants
• Leak Detection Options
• A/C Diagnostics Using Thermal Imaging
• New Uses for Scan Tools in Basic A/C Diagnostics
• Advanced Pressure Gauge Usage
• New A/C components such as plastic pressure lines and “line in line”

Topics Covered:

• Theory Of Operation
• R134A/R1234yf
• Electric Compressors
• Oil Separators
• Refrigerant Identification

Course Objectives:

• Technicians will develop an understanding of  A/C Systems
• Gain an understanding of correct dye usage for electric compressors
• Learn about the different types of compressors
• Technicians will be able to identify the correct oil used for all A/C systems
• Identify the advantages of an EV compressor