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 ...

One of the more elusive causes of three-phase compressor motor overheating and failure is an imbalance in voltage. Compressor voltage unbalance can be found with a voltmeter by measuring between ...

Discover 7 critical HVAC warning signs that signal immediate repair needs. Learn to identify problems early and avoid costly emergency replacements. Expert tips included.

Q: Is it possible for an air-conditioning compressor to go bad so quickly? Our daughter bought a 2007 Nissan Altima with 72,000 miles last August from a dealership, and now the AC doesn't work. She ...

I’m trying to understand compressor surge. My basic understanding is that when the pressure behind the compressor drops to below the outside pressure, it will cause air to travel the opposite ...

I am an 18-year-old guy, so naturally I am trying to get as much performance out of my car as possible. I recently developed the bright idea of bypassing the air conditioner’s compressor with a ...

Trail carnage can happen in a variety of ways. Getting back on your tires and rolling home can be much easier with a tank of compressed air to fill said tires and/or run some tools for swapping on a ...