Here is a list of the best Hvac books, some I have read myself, some that I did research on, and all have great reviews!
- Basic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (2013)
- HVAC Level 1 Trainee Guide (4th Edition) (2013)
- Audel HVAC Fundamentals, Volume 1: Heating Systems, Furnaces and Boilers (2004)
- HVAC Licensing Study Guide, Third Edition (2018)
- DEWALT HVAC/R Professional Reference Master Edition (Enhance Your HVAC Skills!) (2006)
- 101 Ways To Suck As An HVAC Technician (2010)
- Make More Money: 12 Profit Pillars for HVAC Contractor Success (2018)
- No Ducks in the Attic: & Other Basics of HVAC Installation (2009)
- HVAC and Refrigeration Six-Minute Problems (2017)
- You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know HVAC: A No-Nonsense Guide to Asking the Right Questions (2019)
- HVAC Level 2 Trainee Guide (4th Edition) (2013)
- Audel HVAC Fundamentals, Volume 3: Air Conditioning, Heat Pumps and Distribution Systems (2004)
- Electricity and Controls for HVAC-R (2013)
Basic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (2013)
This book is meant for students as well as young engineers and serviceman in the field of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. The text is presented in a simple language with the basic principles of Refrigeration and Air Condition and also how these principles can be intelligently applied in the working field.
HVAC Level 1 Trainee Guide (4th Edition) (2013)
This exceptionally produced trainee guide features a highly illustrated design, technical hints and tips from industry experts, review questions and a whole lot more!
Audel HVAC Fundamentals, Volume 1: Heating Systems, Furnaces and Boilers (2004)
A reference you’ll warm up to From the background and basics of heating systems to the newest chip-based technology, this first volume of Audel’s HVAC Library gives you comprehensive information you need on the job.
HVAC Licensing Study Guide, Third Edition (2018)
Featuring more than 800 accurate practice questions and answers, HVAC Licensing Study Guide, Third Edition, provides everything you need to prepare for and pass the major HVAC licensing exams. This highly-effective, career-building study resource is filled with essential calculations, troubleshooting tips for the job site, hundreds of detailed illustrations, and information on the latest codes and standards.
DEWALT HVAC/R Professional Reference Master Edition (Enhance Your HVAC Skills!) (2006)
The HVAC/R industry requires more specialized skills and information than any other trade, and this new book meets that demand head-on!
101 Ways To Suck As An HVAC Technician (2010)
101 Ways To Suck As An HVAC Technician is a fun look back at years of mistakes, mishaps, and a few, just plain ridiculous short stories from the field. From planning a job, right down to when they finish and drive away, service techs are rarely boring. See how many of these stories might be about you, and how many "they" haven’t found out about yet.
Make More Money: 12 Profit Pillars for HVAC Contractor Success (2018)
This book is dedicated to every HVAC contractor who wants to run a successful business. The business and financial information outlined in this book are guaranteed to work for any size contractor.Author Scott Ritchey is on a mission to help contractors across the country. He focuses his career on providing sound financial training that will help any HVAC owner sustain a successful business.
No Ducks in the Attic: & Other Basics of HVAC Installation (2009)
No Ducks in the Attic is a fun and easy look at residential HVAC installations. Professionals in the industry are often taught theory in the classroom, and the "just do it this way" method in the field without knowing how or why.
HVAC and Refrigeration Six-Minute Problems (2017)
Get your PE Mechanical HVAC Study Schedule and PE Mechanical Reference Manual index at ppi2pass.com/downloads. With an average of only six minutes to solve each problem on the PE Mechanical exam, speed and accuracy are vital to your success—and nothing gets you up to speed like solving problems.HVAC and Refrigeration Six-Minute Problems prepares you to answer even the most difficult morning and afternoon HVAC and refrigeration problems in just minutes.
You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know HVAC: A No-Nonsense Guide to Asking the Right Questions (2019)
In this world we often find ourselves at the mercy of those who we assume know more than us. This can cost us time, money, energy, and even our health. Arm yourself with the information you need and the questions you should be asking to protect yourself and to make sure that you get exactly what you need when you need it. Heating and air conditioning systems run on simple principles and ignorance of those can cost you more than you can dream!
HVAC Level 2 Trainee Guide (4th Edition) (2013)
Commercial Airside Systems, Chimneys, Vents, and Flues, Introduction to Hydronic Systems, Air Quality Equipment, Leak Detection, Evacuation, Recovery, and Charging, Alternating Current, Basic Electronics, Introduction to Control Circuit Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting Gas Heating, Troubleshooting Cooling, Heat Pumps, Basic Installation and Maintenance Practices, Sheet Metal Duct Systems, and Fiberglass and Flexible Duct Systems.
Audel HVAC Fundamentals, Volume 3: Air Conditioning, Heat Pumps and Distribution Systems (2004)
Keep it cool or heat things up This third volume of Audel’s HVAC Library gives you a comprehensive, hands-on guide to installing, servicing, and repairing all basic air-conditioning systems in both new and older construction. You’ll also find complete coverage of specialized heating units-radiators, radiant heating systems, stoves, fireplaces, heat pumps, and indoor/outdoor pool heaters, plus fans, exhaust systems, air filters, and more.
Electricity and Controls for HVAC-R (2013)
Offering the most up-to-date coverage available, ELECTRICITY AND CONTROLS FOR HVAC-R, 7e emphasizes the basics as it equips readers with the information needed to work effectively with all types of motors and control devices found in the heating and air-conditioning industry. Extremely reader friendly, the text reflects the current National Electrical Code and requires no prior knowledge of electricity.
Best Hvac Books You Should Read
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Audel HVAC Fundamentals : Heating System Components, Gas and Oil Burners, and Automatic Controls
Author(s): James E Brumbaugh
ID: 885465, Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Year: Inc, Size: 20 Mb, Format: pdf
TESTING AND BALANCING HVAC AIR AND WATER SYSTEMS
Author(s): SAMUEL C. SUGARMAN
ID: 3161555, Publisher: RIVER PUBLISHERS, Year: 2022, Size: 28 Mb, Format: pdf
HVAC design sourcebook
Author(s): W. Larsen Angel
ID: 2782464, Publisher: , Year: 2021, Size: 210 Mb, Format: pdf
Please note that this booklist is not final. Some books are truly best-sellers according to Washington Post, others are written by unknown writers. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant books you could recommend? Drop a comment if you have any feedback on the list.