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Welcome to Tech Rehab, your ultimate resource for advancing HVACR knowledge and skills. Created by Matt Akins, ACCA’s Manager of HVACR Education, Tech Rehab is designed specifically for HVACR contractors looking to enhance their expertise and efficiency in the field. 

What is Tech Rehab? Tech Rehab offers a comprehensive series of technical courses covering critical topics such as system performance, airflow diagnostics, indoor air quality (IAQ), duct sizing, and more. Each course is crafted to address common field mistakes and provide actionable tips for improvement, developed with real-life, easy to understand examples. 

Who should enroll? Whether you’re a service technician, comfort advisor, maintenance technician, part of an installation crew, field service supervisor, or in a service manager role, Tech Rehab is tailored to benefit those involved in HVACR.  

NEW COURSES ADDED! 

ACCA Duct Wheel: Looking to gain practical duct wheel skills that will set you apart in the HVACR industry? This course is for you! Here’s what you’ll learn: 

  • How to calculate duct sizes based on design friction rates and velocities
  • How to determine total effective length
  • How to understand device pressure losses  

Mastering these concepts allows participants to use the ACCA Duct Wheel to ensure optimal airflow and system performance, which is vital for improving efficiency and reliability.  

IAQ Benefits and How to Sell to Your Customers: Understanding and improving Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is crucial for enhancing customer health, comfort, and system performance. This course will help you: 

  • Boost your sales skills  
  • Help your clients achieve better indoor air quality 
  • Understand essential topics such as identifying customer needs, benefits of IAQ, and various IAQ products available 

System Capacity and Sales: Elevate your HVACR expertise and deliver exceptional customer service. Through the techniques learned in this course, you will learn: 

  • How to ensure reliable system performance 
  • How to reduce callbacks 
  • How to offer clients informed repair options 

This course covers critical topics such as airflow calculations, factors affecting system capacity, and how to measure system performance using digital tools accurately. Participants will learn to perform visual inspections, verify airflow, and recommend corrective actions to enhance system functionality.   

System Performance: This course on HVACR system performance is essential for professionals seeking to optimize system efficiency and reliability. This course will cover critical topics including: 

  • Evaluating common system issues 
  • Calculating system performance 
  • Using digital tools for accurate system performance measurements  

Participants will learn how to diagnose problems such as poor cooling or heating, high energy use, and loud equipment and how to implement corrective actions. By mastering these techniques, you can ensure HVACR systems operate at peak performance, improving customer satisfaction and reducing callbacks.   

Water Damage Prevention: Master these water damage prevention best practices and reduce callbacks, improve customer satisfaction, and protect your brand’s integrity. This course on preventing water damage in residential HVACR systems is crucial for HVACR professionals who want to avoid costly repairs and enhance system reliability. Here’s what you’ll cover: 

  • Acceptable drain line materials 
  • Installation protocols 
  • How to use float devices and drain traps properly 

Participants will learn to identify and address common issues like sweating air handlers and condensate line blockages, which can lead to significant water damage if left unchecked.   

Access these courses on demand! 

ACCA members can conveniently access all Tech Rehab courses any time at acca.org/TechRehab. Whether you’re looking to enhance your technical skills, improve customer service, or prevent costly repairs, Tech Rehab offers the resources you need to excel in HVACR. 


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