HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs Symposium - Do Inverters Suck?
Mar 10, 2026
36:43
Join us for this eye-opening session from the 7th Annual HVAC/R Training Symposium featuring industry experts Roman Baugh, Jon Esquivel, and Adam Mufich as they expose the truth about inverter-driven HVAC systems.
What You'll Learn:
- Common Inverter Problems - Why these systems fail and how to prevent callbacks
- Design Mistakes - Oversized inverters acting as expensive single-stage units
- Dehumidification Challenges - Understanding sensible heat factors and humidity control modes
- Building Science Integration - How envelope leakage and infiltration affect inverter performance
- Installation Best Practices - Proper setup, commissioning, and field settings configuration
- Troubleshooting Techniques - Using the diagnostic triangle and understanding EEV operation
- Refrigerant Charging - Advanced methods for verifying proper charge in inverter systems
- Climate-Specific Applications - When inverters thrive vs. when they struggle
Key Topics Covered:
- Why education is the biggest challenge with inverter technology
- The difference between "smart" and "dumb" inverters
- Dehumidification modes: overcooling vs. coil saturation control
- How duct leakage creates a "double whammy" effect
- Rotary vs. scroll compressor technology in inverters
- Mini-split performance data and missing specifications
- Variable capacity adjustments and compressor overclocking
- ERV integration and ventilation strategies
- The importance of building envelope testing
Purchase your tickets or learn more about the 7th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at https://hvacrschool.com/symposium.
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