Helpful tips to register for MACS online training clinics
March 5, 2021
Helpful tips on how to register for a class on the MACS websiteRead Article >
Caveman to Mr. Cool
February 18, 2021
Over 300,000 years ago, modern man began walking the earth relying heavily on his five senses-- especially sight – to hunt, find joy, and avoid danger. In 1914, Garrett Morgan, who decided it was important to protect man’s eyes during hazardous situations, developed what we know today as ‘safety’ glasses.Read Article >
A Change in Temperature
February 10, 2021
Using a contact thermometer, they quickly discovered 50° on the suction line at the expansion valve, and down at the compressor it read 96°. Along any length of hose or tube, there should be very little change in temperature.Read Article >
Doing the repair right
February 4, 2021
By Richard Hawkins, MACS Contributor The focus in the two previous weeks articles on the Chevy Tahoe was on what went wrong and what should have been done to correct...Read Article >
Gen 2 Ridgeline cools with R-1234yf
January 18, 2017
By Steve Schaeber, MACS Technical Editor The 2017 Ridgeline is the second generation of Honda’s midsize pickup truck, redesigned and brought back in June 2016 following a short 2 year...Read Article >
Meet a California success story, MACS member John Miller
June 4, 2013
The Air Shop1351 E Borchard AveSanta Ana, CA 92705-4412(714) 285-0108 John began his mobile A/C career in May 1970, just back from a U.S. Army tour in Vietnam and eager...Read Article >
Compressor Oil Fill
May 21, 2013
(illustration: Sanden International)Richard Hawkins is a technical advisor at 1-800-Radiator. He recently told MACS about a question he received from one of the company’s franchise offices.I cringe whenever I hear...Read Article >
