2024-2025 Yavapai College Catalog 
    
    Dec 26, 2024  
2024-2025 Yavapai College Catalog

HVA 230 - HVAC Troubleshooting


Description: Problem-solving techniques and methodology using foundational concepts in refrigerant technology, heating technology and electrical circuits. Emphasis on troubleshooting procedures commonly utilized in the HVAC field. 

Credits: 3
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3

Course Content:
  1. Reading construction related documents
  2. Troubleshooting methodology
  3. System balancing
  4. Energy conservation equipment
  5. Start up and shut down procedures
  6. Heating and cooling system design
  7. Supervisory skills

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Demonstrate common troubleshooting methods. (2)
  2. Troubleshoot control circuits. (1, 2)
  3. Troubleshoot gas heating systems. (1, 2)
  4. Troubleshoot cooling systems. (1, 2)
  5. Adjust an economizer for the proper setting in a local area. (3, 4)
  6. Create planned maintenance schedules. (1)
  7. Balance a selected air system. (4)
  8. Execute proper start up and shut down procedures used in heating, cooling and air distribution systems. (5)
  9. Calculate heating and cooling loads using a standardized method. (6)
  10. Explain effective supervisory skills. (7)