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How to Repair Automotive Air-Conditioning & Heating Systems
Technical instructor and HVAC expert Jerry Clemons completely covers both air-conditioning as well as heating systems, so you can save money repairing your own vehicle.
Covered is a history of HVAC systems, airflow throughout the system, the principles of refrigerant, diagnosis of common faults in older systems, testing procedures, and finally repair and, in the case of air conditioning, recharging your system. Also included is proper evacuation and disposal of any residual refrigerant in the system. Components such as compressors, condensers, evaporators and heater cores, pressure switches and climate control electrics and switches are also covered. Finally, for people with older cars, converting from the no-longer-available R-12 to R134a is detailed.
Automotive climate controls are a complex system and are difficult to repair without proper instruction. Whether you are trying to get your old classic back to its original form or are just looking to save on expensive repairs, author Jerry Clemons and this book provide the knowledge you will need to get your car back on the road and cruising in comfort.
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Introduction and History
History of Cabin Heating Systems
History of Air-Conditioning Systems
Evolution of Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems
Chapter 2: HVAC System
Working Safely
Legal Issues
Types of Refrigerant
Heat Transfer
Air Handling System Operation
Automatic Temperature Control and Dual Zone Systems
Chapter 3: AC Refrigeration Systems
Heat Transfer
Orifice Tube Systems
Operation of Each Major AC Component
Basic Cycle for TXV Systems
Chapter 4: Diagnosis of the AC System
Visual Inspection
Leak Testing
Performance Testing
Heat Load Testing
Chapter 5: Recovery, Evacuation, and Recharging the AC System
Refrigerant Identifiers
Recovering the Refrigerant
Evacuating the System
Charging the AC System
Oil for the AC System
Chapter 6: Repairing the AC System
Repairing and Replacing Parts
Component Flushing
Cleaning the Evaporator Core
Metering Devices
Dryer Devices
Compressor
Condenser
Evaporator Core
Retrofitting R12 Systems to R134a
Chapter 7: Electrical Operation and Repair of the HVAC System
Electrically Controlled Components
Diagnosing Electrical Problems
Electrical Testing
Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Testing
Chapter 8: Heating System
Overview
Heating System Operation
Diagnosis
Repair Procedures
Source Guide
Glossary
Technical instructor and HVAC expert Jerry Clemons completely covers both air-conditioning as well as heating systems, so you can save money repairing your own vehicle.
Covered is a history of HVAC systems, airflow throughout the system, the principles of refrigerant, diagnosis of common faults in older systems, testing procedures, and finally repair and, in the case of air conditioning, recharging your system. Also included is proper evacuation and disposal of any residual refrigerant in the system. Components such as compressors, condensers, evaporators and heater cores, pressure switches and climate control electrics and switches are also covered. Finally, for people with older cars, converting from the no-longer-available R-12 to R134a is detailed.
Automotive climate controls are a complex system and are difficult to repair without proper instruction. Whether you are trying to get your old classic back to its original form or are just looking to save on expensive repairs, author Jerry Clemons and this book provide the knowledge you will need to get your car back on the road and cruising in comfort.
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Introduction and History
History of Cabin Heating Systems
History of Air-Conditioning Systems
Evolution of Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems
Chapter 2: HVAC System
Working Safely
Legal Issues
Types of Refrigerant
Heat Transfer
Air Handling System Operation
Automatic Temperature Control and Dual Zone Systems
Chapter 3: AC Refrigeration Systems
Heat Transfer
Orifice Tube Systems
Operation of Each Major AC Component
Basic Cycle for TXV Systems
Chapter 4: Diagnosis of the AC System
Visual Inspection
Leak Testing
Performance Testing
Heat Load Testing
Chapter 5: Recovery, Evacuation, and Recharging the AC System
Refrigerant Identifiers
Recovering the Refrigerant
Evacuating the System
Charging the AC System
Oil for the AC System
Chapter 6: Repairing the AC System
Repairing and Replacing Parts
Component Flushing
Cleaning the Evaporator Core
Metering Devices
Dryer Devices
Compressor
Condenser
Evaporator Core
Retrofitting R12 Systems to R134a
Chapter 7: Electrical Operation and Repair of the HVAC System
Electrically Controlled Components
Diagnosing Electrical Problems
Electrical Testing
Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Testing
Chapter 8: Heating System
Overview
Heating System Operation
Diagnosis
Repair Procedures
Source Guide
Glossary
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