Technical Q & A | Rainforest Plumbing & Air AZ

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REFRIGERATION QUESTIONS:
Having problems with Arizona refrigeration units?
Here are some diagnostic findings from actual service calls:

Commercial ice machine not working?

Be sure the control contractor is mounted securely to the control.
Vibration could be causing a short when wires are loosely connected.

AIR CONDITIONING QUESTIONS:
Do you have questions about air conditioning problems in Arizona?
Here are some diagnostic findings from actual service calls:

Why does our air conditioner sometimes trip the electrical breaker?

A short can occur if connections become loose.
Loose connections can trip the electrical breaker.

Why is our air conditioner not cooling?

The run cap could be wired wrong.
Replace run cap with installation according to manufacturer's specifications.
While working on the system go ahead and clean the condenser (condensor) coils.
Cleaning coils increases air flow.
Capacitor may be bad - replace.
Freon coolant may be low.
Compressor may need to be replaced.
Strainer in cap tube may be restricted.
Air handler may need to be replaced.
Replace dirty air filters.
Flush the unit.
Clean the blower wheel.
Recharge with R-22.
Replace fan motor if not working.
Thermostat (reostat) may need to be replaced.
Replace indoor blower motor.
Replace relay switch.
Check for shorts in fuse harness.
Check for leaking Schrader valves.
Replace dirty air filter in return grill.
Replace condensing unit.
Change fan relay switch.
Check double pole breaker for burn-out.
Check for pinhole leakage from rubbing on evaporator coil.

Why is our air conditioner not turning off automatically?

Thermostat is malfunctioning.
Replace thermostat.

Why is my air conditioner leaking water?

Condensation line may be clogged.
Use a vacuum to clear debris from condensation line.
Check drain pan for holes or cracks.
Check for broken PVC condensation lines.
Adjust drain pan so it slopes toward condensation outlet.

Check connection from drain pan outlet to condensation line.

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