GPD Automotive A/C Training

Featuring Wayne Herndon

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The training will be conducted by Wayne Herndon, who has been serving the automotive air conditioning industry for over 46 years. Wayne practices what he teaches. He owns his own shop in Texas and understands the issues you see everyday!

Wayne Herndon

Wayne has owned and operated a 12 bay full service auto facility for the past 32 years in the Fort Worth, TX area. He has served on the Board of International Mobile A/C Association for 10 years and as president for 6 of those years. In 2002, Mr. Herndon received the Industry Pioneer Award from M.A.C.S. for his contribution to the auto air conditioning industry. He created the corporate training department for Standard Motor Products before venturing on to his own business.

Would you like to learn something new?

• Discuss expansion valve systems and orifice tube systems and how to diagnose each system
• Identify the different types of compressors and operational characteristics of each one
• Emphasize the need for proper condenser function and what types must be replaced and what types may be flushed
• Pressure/Temperature Diagnosis
• Explain changes in electrical controls. Pressure switches to transducers and testing methods
• Point out recent failure trends in specific components and vehicles during system discussions
• Review proper shop procedures needed to perform a complete repair and reduce come backs
• Discuss the importance of “Selling the Job” to a consumer. Review selling points that improve customer understanding and satisfaction.
• Update on potential future changes in refrigerants and systems