Freezer Compressor Running Rough
Compressor Sounds Rough on Victory Freezer
Model# VSF-2
Technician Notes:
I found the unit operating but the compressor sounds rough like it has internal damage. I did not feel any heat coming off the condenser unit and the u-bends felt slightly warm. Connected my stubby gauges to the system and found the suction pressure was really low at approximately 6 psig. I decided to add refrigerant to further diagnose the system. I found the suction pressure struggling to increase passed the 6-8 psig range and the head pressure rising past 200 psig. Based on these pressures I determined that the capillary tubes were restricted. I also found oil on the side of the compressor rotor lock, which indicated that it was most likely leaking from this area. The area around rotor lock and compressor Continue reading “Freezer Compressor Running Rough”