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PROBLEM
Compressor and condenser fan will not
start.
Compressor will not start but condenser
fan runs.
Compressor cycles (other than normally
satisfying thermostat).
Compressor operates continuously.
Excessive head pressure.
Head pressure too low.
Excessive suction pressure.
Suction pressure too low.
Troubleshooting Guide
Cooling Service Analysis
CAUSE
Power failure.
Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.
Defective thermostat, contactor, transformer, or
control relay.
Insufficient line voltage.
Incorrect or faulty wiring.
Thermostat setting too high.
Faulty wiring or loose connections in compressor
circuit.
Compressor motor burned out, seized, or internal
over-load open.
Defective overload.
Compressor locked out
One leg of 3-phase power dead.
Refrigerant overcharge or undercharge.
Defective compressor.
Insufficient line voltage.
Blocked condenser.
Defective overload.
Defective thermostat.
Faulty condenser-fan motor.
Restriction in refrigerant system.
Dirty air filter.
Unit undersized for load.
Thermostat set too low.
Low refrigerant charge.
Air in system.
Condenser coil dirty or restricted.
Dirty drier filter.
Dirty condenser coil.
Refrigerant overcharged.
Faulty TXV.
Air in system.
Condenser air restricted or air short-cycling.
Low refrigerant charge.
Restriction in liquid tube.
High heat load.
Faulty TXV.
Refrigerant overcharged.
Dirty air filter.
Low refrigerant charge.
Metering device or low side restricted.
Faulty TXV.
Insufficient evaporator airflow.
Temperature too low in conditioned area.
Field-installed filter drier restricted.
Call power company.
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Replace component.
Determine cause and correct.
Check wiring diagram and rewire correctly.
Lower thermostat setting below room temperature.
Check wiring and repair or replace.
Determine cause. Replace compressor.
Determine cause and replace.
Determine cause for safety trip and reset lockout.
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Determine cause.
Recover refrigerant, evacuate system, and recharge to nameplate.
Replace and determine cause.
Determine cause and correct.
Determine cause and correct.
Determine cause and replace.
Replace thermostat.
Replace.
Locate restriction and remove.
Replace filter.
Decrease load or increase unit size.
Reset thermostat.
Locate leak, repair, and recharge.
Recover refrigerant, evacuate system, and recharge.
Clean coil or remove restriction.
Replace filter.
Clean coil.
Recover excess refrigerant.
1. Check TXV bulb mounting and secure tightly to suction line.
2. Replace TXV if stuck open or closed.
Recover refrigerant, evacuate system, and recharge.
Determine cause and correct.
Check for leaks, repair, and recharge.
Remove restriction.
Check for source and eliminate.
1. Check TXV bulb mounting and secure tightly to suction line.
2. Replace TXV if stuck open or closed.
Recover excess refrigerant.
Replace filter.
Check for leaks, repair, and recharge.
Remove source of restriction.
1. Check TXV bulb mounting and secure tightly to suction line.
2. Replace TXV if stuck open or closed.
Increase air quantity. Check filter and replace if necessary.
Reset thermostat.
Replace.
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