A good digital multimeter (DMM) is key to diagnosing compressor problems in general. For instance, in a previous article (May 15 issue of The NEWS) we discussed using the DMM to read suction and ...

For safe, long-term use of a compressor, the motor winding temperature must be kept below certain limits, in all conditions in which the appliance may operate. For example, compressors from AC ...

In this video, I demonstrate the restoration of an old air compressor using proper tools and techniques. The video is divided ...

Underlying causes of AC unit noise . Loud noises from your AC system can stem from many different problems, but understanding ...

Air compressors are the backbone of any well-equipped automotive garage or workshop. With the ability to power a range of tools from impact wrenches to spray guns or simply to inflate your tires, they ...

Motors for air conditioning and refrigeration equipment are special-purpose motors called “hermetic,” meaning they’re sealed. They’re sealed because they’re in the same housing as the compressor and ...

How long an air compressor lasts can come down to its design, workload, environment, and upkeep. Here are the factors that ...

Motors used for refrigeration equipment (including air conditioning systems) are hermetic. When we say “hermetic,” what do we mean? It’s a motor that’s sealed from the outside. In the case of ...

Vehicle air conditioning is typically one of a car's most durable systems. Though it is often in use every day, a modern air conditioning system just keeps humming along providing cool air when you ...

Having a reliable air compressor is handy for many reasons. The big one is the fact you don't have to leave your house to air up your tires, a basketball, or anything else of that nature. If you have ...