Professional Development

Independent Study Project and Presentation

Presented by Shawna Ables

Variable Speed Motors Electronic Expansion Valves Green Refrigerant

Hot Topics in the HVAC Industry

Is usually a three-phase induction motor. Regulates the speed and rotational force, or

torque output, of an electric motor. Less than 10 percent of the motors in use

worldwide are equipped with drives. Consumes less power than a regular motor by

varying the speed of a motor.

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Variable Speed Drives

Electronic Expansion Valve Can function as expansion valves, hot gas

bypass, head pressure, suction gas throttling, liquid line actuator and other applications

Five different sizes of valves cover a capacity range of 5 to 290 of total liquid refrigerants

Maintains a desired superheat regardless of conditions for a more efficient operating system

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Cold-Plus is a additive that you can add to any system and is compatible with all refrigerants.

The purpose of Cold-Plus is to increase the efficiency of air conditioning and refrigeration systems by:

Eliminating oil fouling and improving heat exchange. Reducing amp draw, compressor temperature, and decibel level. Eliminating amp spike on compressor start up. Increase refrigerant flow 5-8 percent green-energy-products.com 2012

Green Refrigerant

Every technician needs to keep abreast with current HVAC news.

PG&E offers many different classes that can enhance our education needs in the HVAC industry.

Parts Houses offer classes to show how new products they carry work and how they compare to other products by different company’s.

Seminars offer a great education and usually have demonstrations you can watch followed by a Q&A session.

Continued Education

Looking for an enthusiastic Entry Level Service Technician with outstanding CSR skills.

Applicant must be familiar with split systems, package units, heat pumps, evaporative coolers, walk-in and upright refrigeration units. Experience in commercial service station equipment A plus, but not required.

The right candidate for this position will have a valid and clean CA drivers license, be EPA certified ( universal) and have a certificate of completion for a accredited HVAC course.

Job Description

The average pay for an Entry Level Service Technician with little to no job experience by our company is $12.00 to $16.00 dollars an hour for their first year

$16.00 to $24.00 an hour years 1 through 3 $25.00 and up after year 4.

Average Pay Range

Interview with Heaven Sent Heat and Air partner, Scott Turner

Prioritizing between work, church, family, and ministry work

Knowing what clients to take on. Saying no when the job is something I am not

familiar with.

What is the hardest part of owning your own business

Start with personal time, meditate, read, listen to music.

Prioritize the days events( be prepared to change as calls come in)

Return messages from over night or previous day if there are any.

Order parts Service calls

How does your typical day go?

Why did you start your own company? The unethical behavior of previous employers

prompted me to start a company with solid biblically based values.

To provide quality repairs at a reasonable rate. Provide correct information to the client always. Return all messages and phone calls in a timely

fashion. Respect my clients, their stores, and their

employees.

What responsibilities do you have to your clients?

Show up when you say you will, if you are unable to make it on time, call before you are already supposed to be there.

Clean up the work site, never leave a mess for store employees to clean. ( even if the mess is from a previous company)

Give them choices if available for different brands or prices on parts.

How do you ensure client satisfaction?

Once again it is all about prioritizing. What job is the most crucial one? If a client is going to lose product over a piece of equipment being down, then I am heading there first. In the commercial industry, most clients understand when an emergency call comes in.

How do you deal with demanding clients when you only have one full

time Service Technician?

Superior Customer Service The willingness to learn. The ability to ask for help when it’s needed. The enthusiasm to seek out classes to keep up to

date with the latest technologies and regulations. Honesty Dependability

What are the most important qualities you look for in a Service Technician?

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