AboutFrank A. Expertise I will be happy to answer any basic HVAC question by a homeowner, installer, or technician about their split-system maintenance, repair, and installation. I would not be willing to do extensive research into the particulars of a specific system, but any homeowner looking to get questions answered about why we contractors charge what we do, explanations of why a certain part is needed, how to improve indoor air quality and basic repair. I specialize in ELECTRIC HEAT and HEATPUMPS...NOT gas or oil. Although I may be able to answer the odd question about gas and oil, please do not ask me questions pertaining to them because I am not an expert in that aspect of the field.
Experience I repaired my father's unit when I was 9, and always had an interest in the field. Became a helper at 16, and am now a certified contractor for residential systems in HVACR. So I have 16 years experience in the field, and add about 7 more of just dabbling and study.
Publications HVAC Insider, A/C Experts, HVAC Contractor South Florida, mentioned as a reference in Trane Instructional Videos 2-5.
Awards and Honors I won the ACCA technician award on the state-wide level 8 years running. This is the all-around A/C repair competition where most large companies each send their best guy to compete for the plaque. I am 8-for-8, rated as the #1 technician in Florida. I have the plaque to prove it.
Past/Present Clients Tommy Lee Jones, Santana Moss, Wayne Brandy, Jennifer Lien, Patrick Stewart, Jason Taylor, Kirsten Dunst, Majel Barrett Roddenberry, Robert Picardo, Ethen Phillips, Ashley Judd, Debbie Gibson among others.
Question Hello Frank,
I'm an x a/c man from my younger days. I have an evacuation question please: I'm going to evacuate 4 lbs r 22 with hopes of removing debris/air/ etal in the process.
May I ask, many techs evacuate only through the low side (suction) with both pressue guages connected leaving the regulator closed on the liquid (high side). What is your opinion here?
If it is debris I want to draw out,it is my desire to "evacuate the total refrigerant capacity" in the initial evacuation process.
Thank you
Frank
Answer I will be honest, I evacuate through both sides. Never really thought about why, I was just taught that way when i was 8 years old helping my uncle and after years later going to get certified and now having my own company for several years, I just have always done it that way. I don't really think it matters. Logically, I would think that you would save a little time that way is all because of pulling from both directions. Not certain, i wish I had an answer for you. I've heard reasons on both sides, but I have never really paid it much thought.
