Refrigeration, home and commercial

Know how to put a chill in the airHere at last is a reference manual devoted exclusively to refrigeration, both home and commercial. Beginning with the essential physics and math, it provides a complete course in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing both new and vintage refrigeration systems for home and light industry. You'll find the answers you need, whether you're a student, apprentice, cost-conscious homeowner, or skilled technician. Know how different types of refrigerants are used and how to handle them safely Perform routine maintenance on various types of compressors Test for leakage and resolve common problems such as freeze-ups Repair and replace refrigerator cabinet parts Troubleshoot common problems with home freezers Understand the working parts of both electrically driven and absorption-type refrigeration units Learn to troubleshoot and maintain the wide variety of motors used in cooling devices Service and repair automatic icemakers, water coolers, and display cases