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Why HVAC Compressors Fail

And How to Prevent Repeat Failures

Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Time: 7:00–8:30 PM Eastern
Where: Live online. Join from your truck, shop or office.
$39.95
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Webinar flyer: Why HVAC Compressors Fail, Wednesday November 18, 2026, 7:00-8:30 PM Eastern, $39.95

Replacing the compressor is only half the job

I've torn down and analyzed thousands of compressors throughout North America. Here's what most of them had in common: the compressor wasn't the problem. It was the victim.

Flood-back. Slugging. Overheating. Lost oil. Dirty systems and bad evacuations. When a tech swaps the compressor without finding the root cause, the new one fails the same way, usually at the worst possible time. That means callbacks, warranty fights and a customer who has lost trust.

In this live 90-minute webinar, I'll show you how to read a failed compressor, track down what really killed it, and fix the system so the new one lasts. Bring your toughest failure stories. We'll work through them together in the live Q&A.

— Don Gillis, Gillis Coaching

Read the failureWhat a failed compressor tells you: flood-back, slugging, overheating, loss of oil and electrical failures.
Find the root causeA step-by-step way to diagnose the system before you swap the compressor, not after.
Stop the repeat failureClean-up, filter-driers, proper evacuation, charging and startup checks that protect the new compressor.
Ask the expertLive Q&A. Bring your toughest failure stories and get real answers.

Who should attend

  • Service technicians
  • Install and startup crews
  • Service managers and owners
  • Distributor counter and tech-support staff
  • HVACR instructors and students
  • Anyone tired of callbacks

Your instructor: Don Gillis

Don has spent more than 35 years in HVACR, from the field to the classroom. As a National Senior Technical Trainer for Copeland and Chemours, he trained thousands of technicians, distributors and OEM teams across North America on compressors, refrigerants and system troubleshooting. He was named one of the Top 25 Most Influential HVAC Educators in 2024 and holds an Indiana HVACR Journeyman license.

More about Don →

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Wednesday, November 18 · 7:00–8:30 PM Eastern · Live online

Step 1: Register (free) →Step 2: Pay $39.95 →
Register first, then pay. Once your payment comes in, you'll get an email from Zoom with your join link.
Want this training for your whole team or branch? Book a private class. Questions? Call or text 937-417-7738.

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