HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C) > Refrigerant Pressure with Manifold Gauge Set

INSPECTION

Symptom

Probable cause

Repair order

High-pressure side is unusually high.

Defective condenser fan motor

Clogged condenser fin

Too much refrigerant

Air inside the system

Defective receiver dryer

Replace the fan motor.

Clean the condenser fin.

Discharge refrigerant.

Replace the receiver dryer.

After evacuating again, charge an appropriate amount of refrigerant.

High-pressure side is unusually low.

Defective compressor

Not enough refrigerant

Clogged expansion valve

Expansion valve frozen temporarily by moisture.

Replace the compressor.

Check for leaks.

Replace the expansion valve.

Fully evacuate the expansion valve.

Low-pressure side is unusually high.

Defective compressor

Defective expansion valve

Too much refrigerant

Replace the compressor.

Replace the expansion valve.

Discharge refrigerant.

Low-pressure side is unusually low.

Not enough refrigerant

Clogged expansion valve

Expansion valve frozen temporarily by moisture.

Saturated receiver dryer

Check for leaks.

Replace the expansion valve.

Replace the receiver dryer.