UPDATED: Learn Air Conditioning Best Practices in 3-Part Webinar

May 20, 2016

The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide is offering a three-part webinar series: MACS Mobile A/C Best Practices.

The webinar breaks down MACS' standard training seminar into three core components: how mobile A/C works; testing and troubleshooting; and best practice repair methods. The webinar will be held on three successive Tuesdays in June. Please note, the start time of each webinar has changed to 2 p.m. EDT.

Steve Schaeber's co-speakers for each session also have changed.

Registration is free for MACS members, but they must register. There is a $40 registration fee for non-members. Register now at www.macsw.org or contact the MACS office at 215-631-7020 to sign up.

Part 1: A/C components and operation: June 7, 2016, at 2 p.m. EDT

Just what exactly is air conditioning? How does it work? What key components are involved? What role does each of play? Part one of the webinar will feature Steve Schaeber, MACS manager of service training, along with special guest Richard Hawkins, A/C technical administrator at 1-800-Radiator & AC, an air conditioning and vehicle parts supplier in Benicia, Calif.

Part 2: System troubleshooting and performance testing: June 14, 2016, at 2 p.m. EDT

Learn the first thing to do when your customer says, "My A/C is blowing warm.”  What tools and equipment do you need to quickly determine the cause of poor A/C performance? The webinar will be hosted by Schaeber and Peter McArdle, sales and technical instructor and developer with Four Seasons/Standard Motor Products in Irving, Texas. Learn how to verify and duplicate the customer’s concern.

Part 3: Best practices repair methods: June 21, 2016, at 2 p.m. EDT

Along with summer's heat comes your customer's desire to stay cool behind the wheel. How you go about performing repairs on their vehicle determines not only how successful the job will turn out, but also how happy your customer will be with your service and how likely they are to return to your shop. MACS Steve Schaeber along with special guest Tim Iezzi, shop owner and lead technician at Iezzi's Auto Service, an A/C specialty shop and MACS member located in Reading, Penn:

Since 1981, the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide has been the advocate for service and repair owners, distributors, manufacturers and educators making their living in the total vehicle climate and thermal management industry. To learn more about MACS Worldwide visit www.macsw.org.

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