Cool cat ac/Heat pump, not cooling
My cool cat unit was not producing any cool air in the ac mode last summer. Does anyone have experience with these? Do they need a recharge periodically? The compressor would come on but no cold ai...
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Let's try to narrow the problem down.
Is there power to the Compressor?
Is the Compressor Starting?
What Current Draw is the Compressor producing?
Is the Compressor RUN Capacitor (sometimes marked "HERM" for hermetically sealed refrigerant system) GOOD?
To do this, you'd need:
Meter that can test Capacitors, OR a known good capacitor close to or same MFD (or uF) rating and voltage of the one that's in it.
Volt meter to check for power to Compressor (ordinary DVOM, even the free Harbor Fright one, can do that, and better ones can also check capacitors)
Clamp-ON AC Ammeter to check Compressor Current Draw
SAFETY OBSERVER!!! You'll be on the roof and working with electricity.
Want to tinker, we'll try to help.
Is there power to the Compressor?
Is the Compressor Starting?
What Current Draw is the Compressor producing?
Is the Compressor RUN Capacitor (sometimes marked "HERM" for hermetically sealed refrigerant system) GOOD?
To do this, you'd need:
Meter that can test Capacitors, OR a known good capacitor close to or same MFD (or uF) rating and voltage of the one that's in it.
Volt meter to check for power to Compressor (ordinary DVOM, even the free Harbor Fright one, can do that, and better ones can also check capacitors)
Clamp-ON AC Ammeter to check Compressor Current Draw
SAFETY OBSERVER!!! You'll be on the roof and working with electricity.
Want to tinker, we'll try to help.
