Technical Training Associates
For nearly 40 years, HVACR students, technicians and contractors have relied upon Jim Johnson's Technical Training Associates video series to further their career. Now these videos are available for instant streaming on ELN. Each video explains fundamental concepts and illustrates a step-by-step approach to learning how to troubleshoot a specific problem.
About Jim Johnson
Jim Johnson has been a full-time technician, as well as a full-time trade school and community college instructor and administrator, working in and around the refrigeration, HVACR, appliance, and facility maintenance fields since 1973. He has facilitated hundreds of training seminars, workshops and classes in the HVACR electrical and refrigeration areas alone, as well as many other workshops in other technical and non-technical areas.
His background includes a satellite training network for HVACR and appliance technicians, and the development and presentation of more than 75 video training programs. He has authored five textbooks and 10 technician handbooks. He has been a columnist for trade magazines for more than 20 years, including Indoor Comfort News, RSES Journal, ACHR News, ACHR News Extra Edition, HVACR Today, and Marcone World Magazine, providing monthly troubleshooting features and more than 500 feature articles. He is a member of RSES, Certified as a Residential and Light Commercial Air Balancing and Diagnostic Technician, and is certified in heat pumps. He also holds multiple certifications in combustion analysis and carbon monoxide safety.
He is a registered proctor for NATE exams, and his workshops, HVAC training videos, and e-book CD’s not only provide a simplified approach to learning about troubleshooting and servicing heating and air conditioning equipment, they also serve as an effective preparation for NATE certification exams.
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ESCO Plus
BundleThis subscription bundle includes ALL ESCO courses PLUS Technical Training Associates courses and Coscia Communications Courses & Videos!
$24.95 / month
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HVACR Troubleshooting Series: A Heat Pump That Won't Cool Video
CourseA 30 minute program that starts with the presentation of the specific problem: "A Heat Pump That Won't Cool" followed by a step-by-step process that leads to a diagnosis and a conclusion, explaining why the failed component needs to replaced.
$24.95
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HVACR Electrical Troubleshooting Component Testing Video
CourseThis 50-minute video training program shows and explains specific test procedures technicians can perform to determine the equipment failure and the cause of general complaints.
$35.95
Free Articles
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Heat Pump Wiring Diagrams Article (with Audio)
Coursea dual-voltage schematic diagram that shows the applied equipment voltage and a 24 VAC control system identifies the components and explains the operation of
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Air Flow Performance and How It Affects Refrigeration System Pressure Article
CourseA brief article that explains why "adding a little gas" isn't the first thing technicians should consider when servicing equipment that isn't cooling like it should.
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EEV Fundamentals Article (with Audio)
CourseThe basic concept of the metering device and fluid flow in a mechanical refrigeration system hasn't changed since its development, but employing an EEV ensures that equipment will operate efficiently. Includes audio so you can listen to the article.
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The Technician As a Salesperson - Free Audio Article!
CourseIn this captivating story, discover how a simple golf bet between a pro and an unlikely competitor reveals crucial insights into the art of selling. Just like the golf pro, technicians can find themselves in situations where their skills alone aren’t
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CPR Valves In Refrigeration Systems Article (with Audio)
CourseOne aspect of evaluating the operation of a refrigeration system is understanding how a Crankcase Pressure Regulator functions to maintain proper suction pressure on a hot pull-down. Contains audio so you can listen to the article.
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From Technican to Educator Free Audio Article!
CourseTransitioning from the field to the classroom as a vocational instructor can be daunting—many feel "thrown to the wolves" with little preparation. In this insightful article, we guide HVACR professionals on what it takes to make the leap into educati
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