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Air passing over the condenser coils carries off the heat and the gas condenses.
Condensers used on R-12 and R-134a systems are not interchangeable. Refrigerant-134a has
a different molecular structure and requires a large capacity condenser.
As the compressor subjects the gas to increased pressure, the heat intensity of the
refrigerant is actually concentrated into a smaller area, thus raising the temperature of the
refrigerant higher than the ambient temperature of the air passing over the condenser coils.
Clogged condenser fins will result in poor condensing action and decreased efficiency.
A factor often overlooked is flooding of the condenser coils with refrigerant oil. Flooding
results from adding too much oil to the system. Oil flooding is indicated by poor condensing
action, causing increased head pressure and high pressure on the low side. This will always
cause poor cooling from the evaporator.
Caused By: Restriction of refrigerant flow in high side of system or lack of air flow
over condenser coils.
Caused By: Failed compressor reed valve or piston. Heat exchange in the condenser
will be cut down, and the excessive heat will remain in the low side of the system.