Course Description
Students will properly identify and test various heat pump components as well as diagram and troubleshoot heat pump controls. Students will demonstrate basic electric furnace troubleshooting techniques safely.
Prerequisite(s)
AIRC 1014 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify heat pump components
- Calculate balance point of structure
- Demonstrate understanding of reversing valves by troubleshooting reversing valve problems
- Demonstrate understanding of defrost cycle by troubleshooting defrost cycle problems
- Calculate geothermal piping runs
- Identify and log soil conditions regarding heat transfer capabilities
General Education Distribution Area
AAS Technical Elective