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Motor Cooling Failure from Low Refrigerant → Overheating

Likely causes

Slow circuit leak gradually depleting refrigerant

Check: Check suction pressure on low-side gauge (abnormally low?)

What to do: Check suction pressure on low-side gauge (abnormally low?) → Scan all pipework with leak detector → Repair leak, evacuate, and recharge by weight → After charging, verify suction pressure and superheat are normal → Replace filter drier if temperature drop across it exceeds 2°C

Reduced suction gas flow from clogged filter drier

Check: Scan all pipework with leak detector

What to do: Scan all pipework with leak detector → Repair leak, evacuate, and recharge by weight → After charging, verify suction pressure and superheat are normal → Replace filter drier if temperature drop across it exceeds 2°C

Field tip

Low refrigerant reduces return gas volume, causing insufficient motor cooling and overheating. Repair leak and recharge. Recharging without fixing the leak is a stopgap — repeated overheating will destroy the compressor.

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