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Compressor

Seven Things to Check to Ensure Proper Compressor Function

HVACR experts share tips for preventing compressor failure before it happens
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Hannah Belloli
December 5, 2022
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There are a few different things HVAC contractors can check to ensure proper compressor function. This article highlights seven of them.
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Danfoss Compressor.

The Art of Troubleshooting Compressors

Technicians must act quickly to figure out why a compressor is struggling to perform
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Joanna R. Turpin
June 20, 2022
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Comprehensive troubleshooting can help technicians determine whether the compressor is working properly.
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Oil Traps Protect the Compressor

All vapor-carrying lines in a system should have an oil trap to ensure proper oil return
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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.
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Top Tips for Today's Techs.

How to Determine the Cause of Mechanical Compressor Failure

Strategies for HVAC technicians servicing failed compressors
Ted craig
Ted Craig
December 16, 2021
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Airflow is one of the leading causes of failure for compressors.
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Refrigeration and air conditioning compressors.

How to Measure Net Oil Pressure

Many larger refrigeration and air conditioning systems have oil pumps
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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.
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Reciprocating Compressor.

Compressor Uses Continue to Expand as Unit Sizes Contract

Next generation of compressors looks smaller, quieter, and not necessarily in cooling
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Robert Beverly
October 18, 2021
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Have 166 years of small improvements and occasional leaps in chemistry taken us to the limit of what compressors can do?
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Top Tips for Today's Techs.

How to Determine the Cause of Electrical Compressor Failure

Strategies for HVAC technicians servicing failed compressors
Ted craig
Ted Craig
September 30, 2021
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The first step consists of determining the compressor’s mode of failure. Was it electrical or mechanical?
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Air-Cooled Compressor.

Making Sense of Compressor Frost Patterns

In some refrigeration systems, heavy frost is not usually a cause for alarm
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John Tomczyk
September 21, 2021
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Any compressor that gets too hot or is overheated is subject to premature wear between its internal moving parts.
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Prevent Premature Compressor Wear Due to Internal Overheating

Measuring discharge temperature provides insights into system workings
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John Tomczyk
September 6, 2021
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Any compressor that gets too hot or is overheated is subject to premature wear between its internal moving parts.
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Take Care When Inspecting Compressor Terminals

While rare, a terminal can blow while testing, causing serious injury
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Joe Marchese
July 6, 2021
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When electrically inspecting or troubleshooting a compressor, you should always protect yourself against the possibility of terminal venting.
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