We can’t wait to see you in person!
July 8, 2021
We are just a little over two months away from the rescheduled 2021 MACS Training Event and Trade Show! We can’t wait to see you in person September 30 through October 2 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, FL. The golf tournament will be played on September 29 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Golf Course.Read Article >
Are you using the right tools for mobile A/C repair?
April 30, 2021
Your shop’s R-134a recovery/recycling/recharge (R/R/R) machine is in well-maintained condition. You have an R-1234yf gauge manifold set and an R-1234yf machine is on order; should arrive shortly.Read Article >
Helpful tactics to minimize the spread of Covid-19 in your service and repair shop
April 7, 2020
By Bill Snow, Radair Complete Car Care, Cleveland, OH With today’s concern about being exposed to COVID-19 shop owners need to take additional steps to protect their team members and...Read Article >
Technician training yields competitive edge
November 5, 2018
“Current technologies for thermal management systems are changing and becoming ever more complex,” explained Peter Bradley in his presentation at MACS 2018 Training Event and Trade Show titled, Future Trends...Read Article >
Are you ready for A/C season?
June 1, 2018
This is the MACS blog site if you are looking for the MACS main website click here. Repair shops – one question: Are you prepared for A/C season 2018? Circle...Read Article >
Our struggle with compressor oil
December 31, 2017
January February 2018 ACTION Magazine One of the most troubling situations a shop technician faces is not being able to find critical service information needed to properly diagnose and repair...Read Article >
A technician’s approach to HVAC diagnosis and testing
August 31, 2017
Twenty years ago, we could break down all areas of HVAC diagnostics into three categories when you really think about it. It was and still is called Heating, Ventilation, and...Read Article >
Alternative fuel vehicle service
January 23, 2017
By Andy Fiffick, MACS Chairman/CEO and Owner Rad Air Complete Car Care I come from a Ford family. My Dad retired from Ford in 1989, I have two brothers...Read Article >
Another A/C milestone
January 6, 2017
By Steve Schaeber, MACS Technical Editor We’ve reached another milestone in the mobile A/C refrigerant timeline, and this time it’s a big one: January 1, 2017 was the drop-dead...Read Article >
While my water pump gently weeps…apologies to George Harrison
December 12, 2016
By Steve Schaeber, MACS Technical Editor Most modern engines use some type of water pump to circulate antifreeze through the engine and heat exchangers to regulate operating temperature. Many...Read Article >
More in common with an IT specialist
September 23, 2016
“…more than 30 hours of information, education and training…"Read Article >
The latest on R-1234yf from MACS member Honeywell
September 19, 2016
By Steve Schaeber, MACS Manager of Service Training Rick Winick, Business Director, leads the Honeywell Fluorine Products Automotive Refrigerants segment. Rick and his team work to ensure global automotive OEM...Read Article >