A/C starts cold but goes ambient
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A/C starts cold but goes ambient
Hello I have a heat pump/ac unit that starts out nice n cold but will stop cooling in an hour. I cleaned the coils. Fans spinning and compressor running. I recently replaced the Capacitor and Relay. I had a HVAC guy I trust came out and charge it with a little Freon and put some lubricant in the system being he thought it might be the reverse valve sticking. I have a couple questions but, any input would be appreciated.
When the compressor goes bad or overheats does it just shut off?
Is there a way to just force the system to stay on cold only buying me some time to replace the unit next fall?
It's an old Lennox hp22-261-2p.
Thank you for your time.
When the compressor goes bad or overheats does it just shut off?
Is there a way to just force the system to stay on cold only buying me some time to replace the unit next fall?
It's an old Lennox hp22-261-2p.
Thank you for your time.
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Sure if you don't mind a possible compressor explosion.
You can't force something to work if it's defective !
You had a tech there.... he should have been able to tell you what the problem is.
Is there a way to just force the system to stay on cold only buying me some time to replace the unit next fall?
You can't force something to work if it's defective !
You had a tech there.... he should have been able to tell you what the problem is.