Symptom
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Probable
cause
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Repair
order
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High-pressure
side is unusually high.
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Defective
condenser fan motor
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Defective receiver dryer
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Clean the condenser fin.
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Replace the receiver dryer.
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After revacuating the receiver dryer, charge appropriate
amount of refrigerant.
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High-pressure
side is unusually low.
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•
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Clogged expansion valve
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Expansion valve frozen temporarily by moisture
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•
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Replace the
compressor.
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•
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Replace the expansion valve.
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Fully evacuate the expansion valve.
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Low-pressure
side is unusually high.
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•
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Defective expansion valve
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•
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Replace the
compressor.
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•
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Replace the expansion valve.
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Low-pressure
side is unusually low.
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•
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Clogged expansion valve
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•
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Expansion valve frozen temporarily by moisture
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•
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Saturated receiver dryer
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•
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Replace the expansion valve.
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Replace the receiver dryer.
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