Books for Non-Pros

[JCMichaels]

Hi there,

I've looked around this forum for a few days now, but I just registered. Ya'll are a great resource, but I was wondering whether anyone could recommend a good "basics" HVAC book or books for non-HVAC professionals? I work for a large property management firm on the tenant relations side and I want to educate myself so I will have more of an idea of what is going on when I talk to our HVAC crew. The buildings all have different systems - some geothermal, some forced hot air, some heat pumps, etc. I am looking for something that is both current (latest technology) and basic (capable of being understood by a layperson).

Thanks

-Jason

[woodsman]

HVAC for Dummies.:LOL::D:D

[JCMichaels]

Haha! Unfortunately that book doesn't show on Amazon - does it exist?

[TCreacy]

I understand this isnt a DIY forum but, this is the book I use for instructing my Refrigeration Principles Class
http://www.amazon.com/Refrigeration-Conditioning-Technology-Bill-Whitman/dp/1428319360/ref=dp_ob_image_bk

[LowCashACR]

the book that my instructor bases is tests o is "Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology". i have 6th edition, but I think the moost current is the 7th. google it or look on Amazon, VERY, VERY much info in this book. BY: whitman, johnson, tomczyk, silberstein

[achzdck]

If you have access to the property service personel ..they could give you some basics and general issues common to that property.The 'For Dummies" is good starting point. good luck

[achzdck]

Also the web is a good place for principles of heat exchange ,seer ,........
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