Description
Auto Heating and Air Conditioning is a technical automotive textbook that provides an in-depth look at how vehicle climate control systems function and are serviced. Recommended as pre-reading for the Autel Academy Advanced HVAC Training Course, ensuring participants enter the program with a solid understanding of HVAC fundamentals and are better prepared for advanced, hands-on training. It combines theory and practical application by explaining refrigeration principles, heating and cooling components, and electronic control systems while also guiding readers through diagnostic and repair procedures. The book is structured to support students and technicians preparing for ASE certification, with a strong emphasis on real-world skills such as refrigerant recovery and system troubleshooting.
Specifications
- Title: Auto Heating and Air Conditioning (6th Edition) by Chris Johanson and Scott Norman
- Suggested pre-reading for the Autel Academy Advanced HVAC Training Course, helping learners build foundational knowledge before hands-on instruction
- A comprehensive automotive textbook focused on HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems in vehicles
- Explains key components such as refrigeration cycles, heating systems, engine cooling, and electronic climate controls
- Includes instruction on refrigerant handling, recovery, recycling, and environmental considerations
- Addresses both manual and automatic temperature control systems used in modern vehicles
- Designed to align with ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification standards, especially Test A7
- Features illustrations, real-world service procedures, and hands-on learning tools
- Includes newer content on advanced HVAC systems, including those in high-voltage/electric vehicles
