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PRESSURE PROBABLE CAUSE
Data
Circuit
Too
Low
A Little
Low
Normal
A Little
High
Too
High
High Side
Low Side
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1. Overcharged with refrigerant.
2. Non-condensable gases in refrigerant circuit (e.g.oil)
3. Obstructed air-intake / discharge.
4. Short circuiting of hot air outdoor unit.
High Side
Low Side
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1. Poor compression/ no compression (compressor
defective).
2. Check valve stick in open position.
3. Reversing valve leaking.
High Side
Low Side
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1. Undercharged with refrigerant.
2. Refrigerant leakage.
3. Air filter clogged/ dirty (indoor unit).
4. Indoor fan locked.
5. Defective defrost control, outdoor coil freeze up
(heating).
6. Outdoor fan locked (heating).
High Side
Low Side
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1. Outdoor fan blocked (cooling).
2. Outdoor coil dirty (cooling).
3. Indoor fan locked (heating).
4. Indoor filter clogged/ dirty (heating).
5. Non-condensable gases in refrigerant circuit (e.g. air)
High Side
Low Side
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1. Air intake temperature of indoor unit too high.
By means of pressure readings :
BY MEANS OF DIAGNOSIS FLOW CHART
Generally, there are two kinds of troubles, i.e. starting failure and insufficient cooling/heating. “Starting
Failure” is caused by electrical defect while “Insufficient Cooling/Heating” is caused by improper
1. Diagnosis Of Electric Circuit
No Cooling / Heating
Unit fail to start
Check power supply
- voltage
- phase
- frequency
Check settings of remote control box
Compressor fails to start
Check circuit breake & fuse
Check power source cord
Fan fails to start
Fan Motor Capacitor defective
Loose Connections,
Contactors
Irregular motor resistance(
Ω
)
& insulation (M
Ω
)
Replace Fan Motor
Compressor Motor damaged ( to replace compressor
Thermostat setting too high
Protection Device Actuated
Reset
Compressor locked (to replace compressor)
Voltage supply not within rang
Check motor resistance (
Ω
) and insulation (M
Ω
)
Compressor
Capacitor Defective
Loose Connections,
Improper wiring
Regular but fails
to start
Irregular
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