4 Tips for Maintaining the Efficiency of your Compressor

May 17, 2016 12:51 pm Published by

The compressor is a very important part of an air-conditioning unit and provides for smooth refrigerant equipment in Abu Dhabi. It circulates the system’s refrigerant under pressure so that the heat can be concentrated. If the compressor of your unit is running in an optimal manner, it has better energy efficiency, and the cooling is also fast and efficient. Here are some ways through which you can ensure that the compressor of your unit is working in a fine manner and lasts long, giving you more value for your money.

You can carry out an inspection of the compressor every six months. There are some points and factors to be minutely considered while your half-yearly inspection is taking place.

Tightening the electrical connections

Look for all the corroded terminals and the frayed wiring insulations. Replace all the damaged wiring. Also, ensure that the spade connections are adequately tight and functioning properly.

Checking the electrical components

Check all the electrical contacts so that you find out all the pitted and worn points. Clean and polish all the points every six months. If there is a discoloration in any of the conductors, then there may be a loose-wire or some kind of lethal over-current condition. Remove all the foreign materials that the contractor may have.

Next you need to inspect the defrosttimer-motor. Clean all the major and minor contact points and also lubricate the clock’s gears. Ensure that all the components of the clock are running smoothly. Check the equipment’s relays for the worn-out points and replace a relay if it has aged. Also, check the electrical connections that the electrical box of the compressor has.

Check operation

Check all the pressure controls and the set-pointsfor their proper operation. Check all the safety controls and make certain that the oil is safe, and all the high-pressure controls are working optimally. Next, check the thermostat. See to it that the liquid-lien solenoid valve is closed fully.

Check the oil levels of the compressor. It should be between one-third to two-third of the sight-glass.

Other things to check

Refrigerant equipments should also be checked at other points. Inspect the defrost controls, the condition of the insulation line, capillary and the super hose lines and other parts, for signs of wear andtear. Replace all the missing valvecaps and the unit covers.

The maintenance service providers related to maintenance of refrigeration equipments in Abu Dhabi offer you comprehensive set of services and are quite affordable.

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