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Calculators & references that actually answer the field call.

Target superheat. PT chart. Capacitor pass/fail. Rough capacity from square footage. And Hank — the HVAC AI assistant trained on diagnostics, fault codes, and code requirements. Free, no signup, no email gate.

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Calculators

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Refrigerant Charge Diagnosis

Gauge pressures + line temps in → superheat, subcooling, and an undercharge / overcharge / restriction verdict with the reasoning.

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Target Superheat Lookup

Wet-bulb and outdoor temp in, target superheat out. For fixed-orifice systems on the most common refrigerants.

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Interactive PT Chart

Pressure to saturation temperature for R-410A, R-32, R-22, R-454B. Type a pressure, see the temp.

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Capacitor Tolerance Check

Type rated and measured MFD. Get pass/fail with the ±6% threshold called out.

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Capacity Estimator

Square footage → rough BTU estimate. For ballpark sizing before you run the real Manual J.

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Manual J Load Calculator

Full ASHRAE-based residential load calc + Manual D duct sizing. Free, no per-report fee. Runs at loadcalc.launchmyhvac.com.

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Diagnostic Checklists

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Bad Compressor Diagnostic

Walk through winding resistance, megger, capacitor, and amp draw tests. Generates the proof document warranty companies require.

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TXV Diagnosis Protocol

Rule-out subcool + bulb-warm + bulb-cold + drier tests. Stops "did you really test the TXV?" disputes.

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EPA 608 Refrigerant Leak Log

Documented leak search + recovery + evacuation per EPA Section 608. Audit-proof + warranty-ready.

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Static Pressure Diagnosis

TESP vs blower table + per-component drops. Turn comfort complaints into approved duct upgrades.

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Heat Pump Defrost Verification

Prove the heat pump is working before the customer asks for a refund. Documents reversing valve + aux strips.

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Combustion Analysis

NCI/BPI-protocol gas furnace safety inspection. CO + O2 + draft + manifold + temp rise + flame sensor + spillage. The doc your insurance wants.

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Electrical Inspection

Contactor wear + capacitor MFD + supply voltage + optional hard-start kit. Documented "before" numbers justify the $35+$80+$300 parts sale.

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See all checklists

7 Tier-1 diagnostic procedures available now. More coming: IAQ, drain inspection, duct leak test.

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References

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HVAC Knowledge Base

278 in-depth, original HVAC guides — charging, electrical, heat pumps, gas heat, airflow, and field diagnostics. Written by working techs, free to read.

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Refrigerant Glossary

Every refrigerant we support with properties, replacement notes, A2L flammability flags, and EPA notes.

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HVAC Age Decoder

Paste a serial — get the manufacture date and capacity. 120+ HVAC brands supported.

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Manufacturer Error Codes

Searchable error code library across major HVAC brands.

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LED Blink Codes

Decode furnace and control-board blink codes. Stop guessing, start fixing.

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20,000+ Equipment Profiles

Specs, refrigerant, electrical, and field notes for over 20,000 HVAC models.

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HVAC Tech Blog

Field-tested guides on TXVs, superheat, refrigerant transitions, and diagnostics.

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