HEAT PUMP ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS: TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS

Problem

Possible Cause

Action

 

Incorrect wiring

Refer to applicable wiring diagram

 

Defective solenoid coil

Check for continuity of coil

Unit cools when

 

Block condenser coil & switch unit to cooling.

 

Allow pressure to build up in system, then

heat is called for

Reversing valve fails to shift

switch to heating. If valve fails to shift, replace

 

 

 

 

valve.

 

Inoperative system switch

Check for continuity of system switch

Problem

Possible Cause

Action

 

 

 

 

Heating capillary tube partially

Check for partially starved outer coil. Replace

 

restricted

heating capillary tube

 

 

Switch unit several times from heating to

Cooling adequate,

Check valve leaking internally

cooling. Check temperature rise across

but heating

coil. Refer to specification sheet for correct

 

insufficient

 

temperature rise

 

Reversing valve failing to shift

Denergize solenoid coil, raise head pressure,

 

energize solenoid to break loose. If valve fails

 

completely; bypassing hot gas

 

to make complete shift, replace valve.

 

 

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART - HEAT PUMP

REFRIGERANT SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS - COOLING CYCLE

LOW SUCTION PRESSURE HIGH SUCTION PRESSURE

LOW HEAD PRESSURE

HIGH HEAD PRESSURE

Low Load Conditions

Low Air Flow Across

Indoor Coil

Refrigerant System

Restriction

Undercharged

Moisture in System

High Load Conditions

High Air Flow Across

Indoor Coil

Reversing Valve not

Fully Seated

Overcharged

Defective Compressor

Low Load Conditions

Refrigerant System

Restriction

Reversing Valve not

Fully Seated

Undercharged

in System

Defective Compressor

High Load Conditions

Low Air Flow Across

Outdoor Coil

Overcharged

Noncondensables (air)

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Friedrich SS15N30*, SS14N10*, SS12N10* Heat Pump Room AIR Conditioners Trouble Shooting Tips, Problem Possible Cause Action

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