Hot Gas Valve Analysis
Symptoms of a hot gas valve remaining partially open
during the freeze cycle can be similar to symptoms
of either an expansion valve or compressor problem. The
best way to diagnose a hot gas valve is by using the
following procedures to determine if a hot gas valve is
remaining partially open during the freeze cycle.
SELF-CONTAINED OR REMOTE CONDENSER MODELS
HOT GAS VALVE ANALYSIS
1. Wait five minutes into the freeze cycle.
2. Feel the inlet and outlet of the hot gas valve.
Important
Sometimes feeling the hot gas valve outlet or across
the hot gas valve itself will not work for this
comparison.
The hot gas valve outlet is on the suction side
(cool refrigerant). It may be cool enough to touch
even if the valve is leaking.
3. Feel the compressor discharge line.
4. Compare the temperature of the inlet of the hot
gas valve to the temperature of the compressor
discharge line.
Warning
The inlet of the hot gas valve and the
compressor discharge line could be hot enough
to burn your hand. Just touch them momentarily.
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