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Compressor runs—goes off on
overload.
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Loose connection. Inspect connection. Tighten if needed.
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Shorted or broken wires. Test circuits with ohmmeter. Replace if needed.
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Shorted or open capacitor. Test capacitor.
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Shorted or grounded compressor. Test motor windings.
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Compressor stuck. Use test cord.
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Faulty compressor contactor. Test continuity of coil and contacts. Replace, if needed.
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Low voltage. Test voltage.
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Overcharge of refrigerant. Recover part of charge.
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Dirty outdoor coil. Inspect coil and clean, if needed.
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Improperly located thermostat. Relocate thermostat.
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Wrong type of expansion valve. Replace valve.
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Expansion valve restricted. Remove restriction or replace valve.
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Undersized expansion valve. Replace valve.
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Inoperative expansion valve. Check valve operation. Replace if needed.
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Faulty reversing valve. Replace valve or solenoid.
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Compressor cycles on overload.
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Shorted or open capacitor. Test capacitor.
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Compressor stuck. Use test cord.
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Low voltage. Test voltage.
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Improper cooling anticipator. Check resistance of anticipator.
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Shortage of refrigerant. Test for leaks. Add refrigerant.
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Restricted liquid line. Replace restricted part.
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Overcharge of refrigerant. Recover part of charge.
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Dirty outdoor coil. Inspect coil and clean, if needed.
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Noncondensibles. Recover charge. Evacuate and recharge.
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Recirculation of condensing air. Remove obstruction to airflow.
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Wrong type of expansion valve. Replace valve.
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Expansion valve restricted. Remove restriction or replace valve.
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Undersized expansion valve. Replace valve.
Unsatisfactory Cooling/Heating
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System runs continuously—little
cooling/heating.
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Shortage of refrigerant. Test for leaks. Add refrigerant.
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Restricted liquid line. Replace restricted part.
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Open element or limit on electric heater (heating only). Test heater element and
controls.
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Dirty air filter. Inspect filter; clean or replace as needed.
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Dirty indoor coil. Inspect coil and clean, if needed.
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Not enough air across indoor coil. Check blower speed. Check duct static pressure and
filter.
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Infiltration of outdoor air. Check windows, doors, vent fans, etc.
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System undersized. Refigure cooling load.
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Broken valves. Test compressor efficiency.
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Inefficient compressor. Test compressor efficiency.
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Wrong type of expansion valve. Replace valve.
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Expansion valve restricted. Remove restriction or replace valve.
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Oversized expansion valve. Replace valve.
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Undersized expansion valve. Replace valve.
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Inoperative expansion valve. Check valve operation. Replace if needed.
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Flowrator not seating properly. Check flowrator and seat, or replace flowrator.
Problem
No Cooling/Heating
Cause/Test Method and/or Solution