Air Conditioner Troubleshooting
Air Conditioner Troubleshooting
Technicians usually have air conditioner troubleshooting guide in them after having gone
through different kinds of problem in the field. Central air conditioning system usually have
electronic control system that indicate the type of error or failure in the system.
Electronic controls are becoming more sophisticated and greatly help in troubleshooting of big
system. There are electronic systems that can be remotely controlled or monitored and they are
usually installed in mission critical type of environment.
Some of the possible causes of failure in the system are listed in the air conditioner
troubleshooting guide below.
No Cooling Effect
Suction Frost
Low Pressure Switch Cuts-Off
High Pressure Switch Cuts-Off
High Pressure Side Too High
High Pressure Side Too Low
Low Pressure Side Too High
Low Pressure Side Too Low
Both Low Pressure and High Pressure Too High
Both Low Pressure and High Pressure Too Low
High Pressure Too Low and Low Pressure Too High
Refrigerant is undercharged
Air conditioner unit is under capacity
Compressor valve damage or ineffective compression
Too much opening or inadequate opening of thermo valve
Ineffective contact of sensor bulb of thermo valve
Expansion valve not effective
Filter drier or strainer is clogged
Air filter is clogged
Evaporator coil is dirty
Fan coil motor is rotating in the reverse direction
Fan motor belt loose or slip
Temperature setting of thermostat too high
Expansion valve oversized or undersized
R.P.M of fan coil blower too low
Duct damper is closed
Duct resistance too high
Supply air short-circuit
Suction Frost Air Conditioner Troubleshooting
Overcharge of refrigerant
Air inside refrigerant circuit
Condenser water flow too little
Condenser inlet water temperature too high
Condenser is dirty
Air in condenser water flow
Refrigerant discharge valve blocked or closed
Condenser water circulating in the reverse direction
Condenser coil is very dirty
Condenser fan motor is not running
Condenser fan motor is rotating in the reverse direction
Poor air circulation of the condenser or air circulation blocked
High pressure switch not functioning
Condenser water pump malfunction
Cooling tower fan not running
Condenser water valves closed
Cooling tower fan rotates in the reverse direction
Overcharge of refrigerant
Air inside refrigerant circuit
Condenser water flow too little
Condenser inlet water temperature too high
Condenser is dirty
Air in condenser water flow
Refrigerant discharge valve blocked or closed
Air conditioner unit is under capacity
Condenser water circulating in the reverse direction
Condenser coil is very dirty
Condenser fan motor is not running
Condenser fan motor is rotating in the reverse direction
Poor air circulation of the condenser or air circulation blocked
Condenser water pump malfunction
Cooling tower fan not running
Condenser water valves closed
Cooling tower fan rotates in the reverse direction
High Pressure Side Too Low
Refrigerant is undercharged
Excessive condenser water flow
Condenser outlet water temperature too low
Air conditioner unit is over capacity
Ineffective compression of compresor or valve is damaged
Ambient temperature too low
Refrigerant is overcharged
Expansion valve is oversized
Air conditioner unit is under capacity
Excessive opening of thermo valve
Ineffective compression of compresor or valve is damaged
Ineffective contact of sensor bulb of thermo valve