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Solutions
Causes
Symptoms
System Only
Partially Cools
Suction gauge high.
Discharge gauge high.
Suction gauge normal.
Discharge gauge Normal.
Sight glass shows
occasional bubbles.
Front of clutch and
compressor oily.
Reduced air flow at louvers
Bubbles in sight glass
TX valve sweating or
frosty.
Noisy compressor.
Faulty Condenser fan.
Sluggish or faulty
Evaporator fan motor.
Blocked Condenser coil.
Blocked Evaporator coil.
Blocked return air filter.
Investigate & rectify cause.
Clean as necessary.
Remove fan for service or
replacement.
Clean as necessary.
Air or moisture in the
system.
Leak test. Evacuate &
charge system.
Heating system not
correctly shut off.
Check & rectify.
Compressor shaft seal
leak.
Replace shaft seal.
System low on refrigerant.
Blocked TX Valve.
Correct refrigerant charge.
Clean or replace valve.
Blocked Receiver Drier.
Replace Receiver Drier.
Restriction in the discharge
hose.
Faulty TX Valve sensor.
Locate and rectify.
Check valve operation.
Replace if necessary.
Faulty compressor.
Defective or improperly
insulation of thermostat.
Replace compressor.
Diagnosis of electronic
thermostat required.
Suction gauge low.
Discharge gauge low.
Suction gauge high.
Discharge gauge high.
Receiver Drier sweating or
frosty.
Discharge hose sweating
or frosty.
Compressor cycles too
frequently.
Defective or improperly
adjusted thermostat.
Adjust or replace the
thermostat.
FAULT DIAGNOSIS