Tim
Reardon is an Trainer, Applications Specialist,
Troubleshooter, and a Proctor for both EPA & NATE
The
psychrometric chart ~ yes, technicians should understant this!
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Should
a technician understand the technology?
We
think so!
Charts,
Graphs, Math, Formulas, the Science of HVAC ... Does your technician
understand the technology?
Probably not!
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Reality check ... we need
training!!
Above,
Tim is presenting information about air to a group of students.
Based on a fixed mass of air (the pound or kg), there exists
a relationship between volume, dry bulb ~ wet bulb temperatures,
due point, humidity, water content, and energy content. This
technology is fundamental and should be understood by all HVAC
technicians ... and yet less than 10% of the technicians out
there understand it.
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Tim
Reardon has spent thousands of hours in the classroom teaching
technology. He was recently working with a major HVAC manufacturer
when he was given the job of developing an evaluation process
that would test the theoretical understanding of the very people
who size, install, tune, and repair residential and light commercial
heating & cooling systems.
Over
200 HVAC trades people took the evaluation tests, and the average
score ended up being a very disappointing 38.2%. To be thought
of as being competent in this field, a trades person should
score well over 70% on such tests.
What
does this mean to you?
In
all probability, the HVAC technicians working for you do not
understand HVAC technology! As a result, your customers at risk
of wasting energy, shortening the life of their equipment, not
enjoying the maximum comfortable their systems are capable of
supplying.
Tim
says: "Many self-proclaimed technicians state that they
don't need training, that they have been doing this work for
many ~ many years and they know everything they need to know."
Well, the fact is ... many of them have been working in this
business ... and doing things "wrong", for many ~
many years!"
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Why
hire Tim to train your technicians?
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Because
Tim doesn't guess, nor does he use rules of thumb. Instead, he
teaches solid engineering principles when training technicians
to troubleshoot and design reliable,
cost effective, energy efficient
heating and cooling systems.
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Tim
has taken and taught dozens of engineering and technical courses
in college and at post secondary schools. He currently holds four
trade licenses in the state of Massachusetts.
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Tim
is often called upon to solve difficult HVAC problems that other's
can't solve. How does he solve them? He understands and uses the
technology.
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Tim
will often recommend modifying and /or upgrading existing systems
instead of specifying new ... very expensive equipment. The results
... better performance and lots of money saved!
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Tim
is a recognized expert in his trade, and offers his services as
a guest lecturer and trainer. Please e-mail Tim at coolingflorida@yahoo.com,
or phone him at: 941-244-7440 for more information.
What
do students say about Tim's training?
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I
think he did a great job., I learned a lot and he covered everything
I asked ... great job (Scott S. Technician)
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Great
class! Perfect method of introducing new information. (Robert
L. U.S. Coast Guard)
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Learned
a lot more than most courses ... and everyone in class participated
in the troubleshooting exercises ... it was a lot of fun and
will defiantly help me solve problems in the future. (Carl N.
Technician)
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This
class is perfect for someone with some hands-on experience ...
I now understand the "why" of why things work the
way they do. (Dan S. Technician)
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Instructor
was fantastic! Great material, presented well, a very knowledgeable
teacher. (Richard V. P.E.)
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I
enjoyed looking at real world problems and the different techniques
we can use to troubleshoot them ... ways of thinking "outside
the box". (Steven B. Engineer)
Furnaceman
Technologies offers HVAC Training!
Today's
heating and cooling systems are unbelievably complex. We've moved
away from simple relays and contractors to turn on and off various
components and now use electronics. We have thermostats that actually
"learn" how your home responds to a call for heat or cooling,
and over a period of a few days, these learning thermostats actually
adjust their program so your home arrives at a program temperature
"on time". Energy efficient "ECM"
motors are programmed to deliver the exact amount of air for maximum
performance and efficiency. Heat Pumps and Cooling systems utilize
equipment with bigger inside and outside coils, smaller displacement
compressors, and new ozone friendly refrigerants, all of which work
together to move more BTU's while using less energy to do it.
The
future of HVAC belongs to the technician who understands the science
associated with this field. Learning by doing just doesn't cut it
anymore. To be a really good technician you need to understand
and use HVAC science right down to the fundamental theories
... and that means going to school! And it's not just us, or the
manufacturers saying this, local .. state .. and federal regulations
mandate that systems be properly designed, installed, repaired,
and adjusted so the consumer receives maximum performance and comfort
while consuming the least amount of energy possible.
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You'll understand
AC refrigeration like you never thought you could.
You will know what's
happening in every nook~and~cranny of
the refrigeration circuit in an air conditioning system.
And
with our training, you'll understand why statements
like these should never be used:
"Perfect ... a 40 degree cooling
coil."
"Beautiful ... a beer can
cold suction line."
"Your all set, it's blowing ice cold air and it feels
good to me."
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Electrical
theory & troubleshooting skills are thought to be the most important
skills for today's HVAC technician.
HVAC systems are powered, controlled,
and regulated by electricity. To be a successful technician,
you must understand electricity - how it works, what physical
laws control it, and how to hunt down and fix problems.
We
have a "Rock~Solid" training program where we will
hammer you with important technical information
time and time again until you know that information cold.
After taking our electrical course,
you will have the ability to (as we put it) "think like
an electron" - and yes - you will be able to effectively
hunt down and fix both simple and complex electrical control
problems.
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Ask
about at Our "Tech Evaluation" and
Consider our "Fast Track" Training Program:
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Confidential
Evaluation of Theoretical Skills |
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(50)
4 Hr Classes: Our Complete "Solid Base" Heating &
Air Conditioning Training Program |
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Individual
HVAC Courses:
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(2)
4 Hr Class: How to Solve Trade Related Math Problems. |
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(3)
4 Hr Classes: Electrical Theory ~ Understanding & Designing
Electrical Circuits ~ Electrical Troubleshooting Techniques |
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(1)
4 Hr Classes: Single phase, Three phase, and ECM motors |
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(5) 4
Hr Classes: Basics of heat (sensible & latent), fluid flow,
what is a refrigerant, refrigeration components, the refrigeration
cycle, understanding what's happening in every nook & cranny
of a working AC - Refrigeration Circuit, EPA prep with practice
exams, and the EPA test. |
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(2)
4 Hr Classes: Understanding Every Nook & Cranny in an AC
- Refrigeration Circuit & How to Troubleshoot Problems ~
Plus: Refrigeration for Heat Pumps. |
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(1)
4 Hr Class: Review and Safety Certification for R-410A |
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(2)
4 Hr Classes: Electrical Theory ... From the basics to today's
multistage systems |
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(2)
4 Hr Classes: The Nuts & Bolts of Heat Loss & Heat Gain |
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(2)
4 Hr Classes: Things You Need to Know About Designing a Duct
Systems |
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Additional
courses can be developed for you. Contact us and lets discuss
your needs.
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Furnaceman
Technologies
477 Main Road, Huntington, MA 01050
Heating & Air Conditioning Training, Troubleshooting, Energy Conservation
Contact us by E-mail: coolingflorida@yahoo.com
Give
us a call: 941-244-7440
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