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RE: Home a/c question

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Subject: RE: Home a/c question
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 22 May 2007 21:48:12 -0700
> Is it 
> possible that the system is running low on refrigerant?

Could be.  They do sometimes make strange noises when bubbles of vapor go
through the expansion valve.

>  I'd 
> have thought that it wouldn't blow cold air if that was the 
> case however.

If it's low enough to not put any liquid through the valve, then you won't
get cold air.  But there's a sizeable zone where some liquid gets through,
meaning some cold air.

>  Like could oil have accumulated in a low spot and now its 
> been distributed evenly?

Normally not an issue with AC-powered units, as they don't mix oil with
refrigerant like some automotive systems do.  But it's been a long time
since I worked in the field, so ????

Randall




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