Includes index.

Tools, equipment, and materials -- Energy, electricity, and cooling cycles -- Compressors -- Controls -- Components -- Motors -- Pipe, tube, fittings, and valves -- Whole systems -- Refrigerants -- Troubleshooting -- Standard ACR procedures -- Appendix A. Apprenticeship program -- Appendix B. Mathematics and measurements -- Appendix C. Charts and tables -- Appendix D. Abbreviations -- Appendix E. Glossary. "In the middle of a repair, water starts to gush unexpectedly. What?s one to do? ARCO puts a wealth of job related information in a pocket sized guide. From terms of the trade to troubleshooting advice, it?s the perfect companion for anyone in the field."--B & N from the publisher (July 2007).