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Low Pressure Drop from Excessive Evaporator Frost

Likely causes

Defrost system failure (heater, timer, sensor)

Check: Manually defrost and check if low pressure normalizes

What to do: Manually defrost and check if low pressure normalizes → Check defrost heater continuity → Check defrost timer/controller operation → Inspect door seal → Refer to 'Excessive Frost Buildup' category

Excess moisture from faulty door seal

Check: Check defrost heater continuity

What to do: Check defrost heater continuity → Check defrost timer/controller operation → Inspect door seal → Refer to 'Excessive Frost Buildup' category

Excessive load operation

Check: Check defrost timer/controller operation

What to do: Check defrost timer/controller operation → Inspect door seal → Refer to 'Excessive Frost Buildup' category

Field tip

Excessive frost is blocking heat exchange, causing low pressure. Defrost and inspect the defrost system.

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