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High Pressure Rise from Refrigerant Overcharge

Likely causes

Excessive refrigerant added during service

Check: Measure subcooling (normal 5–10K; significantly above = overcharge)

What to do: Measure subcooling (normal 5–10K; significantly above = overcharge) → Use recovery equipment to remove some refrigerant and adjust pressure → Determine correct charge by checking subcooling and superheat simultaneously → Record the final charge amount

Refrigerant recharged without weight measurement after parts replacement

Check: Use recovery equipment to remove some refrigerant and adjust pressure

What to do: Use recovery equipment to remove some refrigerant and adjust pressure → Determine correct charge by checking subcooling and superheat simultaneously → Record the final charge amount

Field tip

Refrigerant overcharge is causing abnormally high pressure. Recover some refrigerant to correct the charge level. Venting refrigerant is prohibited by law. Always use recovery equipment.

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