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The Art of Troubleshooting Compressors

Technicians must act quickly to figure out why a compressor is struggling to perform

Joanna R. Turpin

June 20, 2022

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Comprehensive troubleshooting can help technicians determine whether the compressor is working properly.

Oil Traps Protect the Compressor

All vapor-carrying lines in a system should have an oil trap to ensure proper oil return

John Tomczyk

April 8, 2022

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Even though the circulated refrigerant is the working fluid required for cooling, lubricant or oil is needed for lubrication of the compressor’s moving mechanical parts.

Frosty Evaporator Will Prevent Correct Airflow

Compressor may also become damaged from flooding or slugging

John Tomczyk

March 23, 2022

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The evaporator is one of the major components of any refrigeration or air conditioning system.

Emerson Celebrates Copeland’s Centennial

Decarbonization, electrification, and low-GWP refrigerants also highlighted

Joanna R. Turpin

February 28, 2022

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At the AHR Expo this year, Emerson highlighted solutions aimed at helping contractors and OEMs achieve regulatory requirements with ease and meeting the need for highly efficient, reliable systems.

What Should the Condensing Temperature Be?

The high side of a refrigeration system will provide valuable insights into potential problems

John Tomczyk

January 22, 2022

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What happens in the condenser is a direct reflection of what is happening in the rest of the refrigeration system.

How to Determine the Cause of Mechanical Compressor Failure

Strategies for HVAC technicians servicing failed compressors

Ted Craig

December 16, 2021

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Airflow is one of the leading causes of failure for compressors.

Refrigeration and air conditioning compressors.

How to Measure Net Oil Pressure

Many larger refrigeration and air conditioning systems have oil pumps

John Tomczyk

November 24, 2021

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Before servicing any refrigeration or air conditioning systems that contain an oil pump, technicians should make sure they understand the difference between net oil pressure and oil pump discharge pressure.