AC Diagnosis Basics

Presented by Tim DeStasio HVAC and measureQuick

Format: Online (Zoom) Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Time: 6–9 PM EST Cost: $40 per person (+ taxes and fees) Recording included: All ticket holders receive a recording

Overview

Get a solid foundation in the refrigeration cycle so you can quickly troubleshoot air conditioning systems with confidence — just in time for cooling season.

This is a refrigeration cycle and AC diagnostics class first. Tim uses measureQuick visuals throughout to illustrate real diagnostic data, but this isn’t a measureQuick onboarding course — it’s about building a systematic diagnostic mindset that works regardless of your tools. The first of two classes in Tim’s AC diagnostics series.

measureQuick’s own Master Trainer, Joe Medosch, will close out the evening with a short presentation — including a special offer for attendees.

What You’ll Learn

• Refrigeration cycle components
• Superheat and subcooling
• Temperature over pressure method
• Checking airflow before verifying charge
• Refrigerant-side troubleshooting
• Non-invasive system testing

How the Evening Runs

6:00–8:00 PM — Core instruction with Tim DeStasio: refrigeration cycle fundamentals and AC diagnostic workflows

8:00–8:20 PM — measureQuick segment with Joe Medosch, including an exclusive attendee offer

8:20–9:00 PM — Happy hour: open Q&A, field stories, and winding down together

Can’t make it live? Every ticket holder gets the full recording.

Who Should Attend

• Technicians building a stronger diagnostic foundation
• Anyone preparing for a busy cooling season
• Techs looking to develop a repeatable, systematic approach to refrigerant diagnostics
• Service managers evaluating structured diagnostic training for their teams

Instructor

Tim DeStasio — Certified measureQuick Trainer and owner of Tim DeStasio HVAC. Tim brings a clear, systematic approach to refrigerant diagnostics that helps technicians move from guesswork to confident, measurement-based decisions.

Registration & Questions

Register through Upskill HVAC. All ticket holders receive a full recording of the class — so even if you can’t attend live, you won’t miss out.