{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 401. Troubleshoot Systems and Compressors Quicker (Get My Free Guide)","description":"Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com\/courses  Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here In this conversation, I explain how techs can troubleshoot compressors and refrigeration systems faster and more confidently. I\u2019ll walk you through the content of my free 17-page System and Compressor Guide built around 23 key pressure\/temperature checkpoints and six common mechanical compressor failure modes. This guide outlines practical steps for compressor replacement and verification, lubrication, oil breakdown and more. Knowing these will result in faster root-cause identification, fewer manager support calls, quicker performance, and even stronger job-interviews. You can download my free System and Compressor Troubleshooting Guide here.&amp;nbsp; In this episode, we cover: (02:32) Knowing Refrigeration Fundamentals First (02:50) 23 System Checkpoints (03:54) Reading The System Story (06:49) Patterns In Failures (08:38) Six Mechanical Failures (10:22) Compressor Swap Process (12:31) Overheating And Oil (15:24) Flooded Starts (18:06) Slugging Root Causes (18:54) Shell Design Differences (19:22) Floodback And Washout (23:41) Fast Diagnostic Checkpoints (25:19) Oil Loss Root Causes Helpful Links &amp;amp; Resources:&amp;nbsp; Episode 388. Step-By-Step Compressor Change Out (Service Call Recap) with Andrew Freeburg Episode 228. Tips for Faster Service Calls &amp;amp; Better Time Management Episode 115: Understanding Compressors: What You Need To Know ","author_name":"The Refrigeration Mentor Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/414794","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41530320\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/202875440"}