Its 95 degrees on Sunday. I jumped the low prssure switch to attempt to get some relief. The suction is hot and the discharge is cool - not cold. At the inside coil there is some differential between the incoming and outgoing line, but not much. The air coming out of the duct is cool. Able to hold about 85 degrees.
2007-08-05 03:53:55 · 4 answers · asked by basiltpooch 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If the unit is low on refrigerant and it sounds like it, you definitely shouldn't run the system. You can damage the compressor beyond repair. And that is one expensive repair bill.
2007-08-05 05:28:25 · answer #1 · answered by dee 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do not do this. You will likely cause markedly excessive compressor wear and may need to replace it within a day.
You are runnng without adequate lubrication because the refrigerant provides lub to the unit.
You need to shut it off NOW.
You also should have your repairman service the unit at least every other year to make sure you have sufficient refrigerant to last through the season.
Again shut it down now and find a cool place for the day.
2007-08-05 04:07:01 · answer #2 · answered by GTB 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The pressure switches are there for a reason! The compressor will overwork itself in either a low or high pressure situation. There's also the lubrication issue on low pressure situations.
2007-08-05 05:31:41 · answer #3 · answered by Kurtis G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it may.There is a lubricant in the coolant for the compresser. Low coolant =low lubricant.
2007-08-05 04:03:11 · answer #4 · answered by hotdogseeksbun 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋