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Reduced Cooling Capacity Due to Condenser Fouling

Likely causes

Dust, grease, or lint accumulation

Check: Disconnect power and remove condenser cover

What to do: Disconnect power and remove condenser cover → Blow dust with compressed air (against airflow direction) → For heavy grease: apply alkaline cleaner, then rinse → Straighten bent fins with a fin comb → Measure high-side pressure after restart to confirm improvement

Hot air recirculation from insufficient clearance

Check: Blow dust with compressed air (against airflow direction)

What to do: Blow dust with compressed air (against airflow direction) → For heavy grease: apply alkaline cleaner, then rinse → Straighten bent fins with a fin comb → Measure high-side pressure after restart to confirm improvement

Long-term maintenance neglect

Check: For heavy grease: apply alkaline cleaner, then rinse

What to do: For heavy grease: apply alkaline cleaner, then rinse → Straighten bent fins with a fin comb → Measure high-side pressure after restart to confirm improvement

Field tip

The condenser coil/fin is fouled, causing poor heat rejection. Cleaning will provide immediate improvement. Do not spray cleaning agents directly on electrical components.

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