Fundamentals of Refrigeration Troubleshooting System

Low suction pressure, low head pressure, high superheat and low sub-cool

Undercharged

High suction pressure, high head pressure, low superheat, and high sub-cool

Overcharged

High suction pressure, low head pressure, low/normal superheat, low/normal sub-cool

Bad compressor valves

Low suction pressure, low head pressure, high superheat and high sub-cool

Liquid line restriction

Low suction pressure, low head pressure, high/normal superheat and high sub-cool

TXV underfeed

Low suction pressure, low head pressure, low superheat and low/normal sub-cool

Light evaporator load

High suction pressure, high head pressure, high superheat and low/normal sub-cool

High evaporator load

High suction pressure, high head pressure, low/normal superheat, low sub-cool

TXV overfeed

High suction pressure, high head pressure, low superheat and low sub-cool

Lack of condenser air

High suction pressure, high head pressure, low superheat and low/normal sub-cool

Air and non condensables in system