Superheat Is Too Low -- TXV Feeds Too Much
ProblemSymptomsCauses Corrective Action
Valve Feeds
To o Much
1) Liquid Slugging
2) Low Superheat
3) Suction Pressure Normal or High
Oversized ValveReplace with correct size valve
Incorrect Superheat SettingAdjust the superheat to correct setting
Moisture
Replace the filter-driers; evacuate the system
and replace the refrigerant
Dirt or Foreign Material Clean out the material or replace the valve
Incorrect Charge SelectionSelect proper charge based on refrigerant type
Incorrect Bulb LocationRelocate the bulb to proper location
Incorrect Equalizer Location Relocate the equalizer to proper location
Plugged Equalizer (Balanced Port Valve) Remove any restriction in the equalizer tube
Superheat Is Too High -- TXV Doesn't Feed or Doesn't Feed Enough
ProblemSymptomsCauses Corrective Action
Valve
Doesn't
Feed or
Doesn't
Feed
Enough
1) Evaporator
Te mperature Too High
2) High Superheat
3) Low Suction Pressure
Short of RefrigerantAdd correct amount of refrigerant
High SuperheatChange superheat setting
Flash Gas In Liquid Line Remove source of restriction
Low or Lost Bulb Charge Replace power element or valve
Moisture
Replace driers or evacuate the system and
replace refrigerant
Plugged Equalizer (Conventional Valve) Remove restriction in equalizer tube
Insufficient Pressure Drop or Valve To o
Small
Replace existing valve with properly sized valve
Dirt or Foreign Material Clean out material or replace valve
Incorrect Charge SelectionSelect correct charge
Incorrect Bulb LocationMove bulb to correct location
Incorrect Equalizer Location Move equalizer to correct location
Charge Migration (MOP Only, Vapor
Charges)
Move valve to a warmer location or apply heat
t
ape to powerhead
WaxUse charcoal drier
Wrong equalizer Type ValveUse externally equalized valve
Rod Leakage (Balanced Port Valve) Replace valve
Heat Damaged PowerheadReplace powerhead or valve
No Superheat At Start Up Only
ProblemSymptomsCauses Corrective Action
Valve Feeds
To o Much At
Start Up
1) Liquid Slugging
2) Zero Superheat
3) Suction Pressure To o High
Refrigerant Drainage
Use pump down control; Install trap at the top
of the evaporator
Compressor or Suction Line in a Cold
Location
Install crankcase heater; Install suction solenoid
Partially Restricted or Plugged External
Equalizer (Balanced Port Valve)
Remove restriction
Liquid Line Solenoid Won't Shut Replace powerhead or valve
Superheat Is Erratic Or Hunts
ProblemSymptomsCauses Corrective Action
System
Hunts or
Cycles
1) Suction Pressure Hunts
2) Superheat Hunts
3) Erratic Valve Feeding
Bulb Location IncorrectRepositi
on Bulb
Valve Too Large Replace with correctly sized valve
Incorrect Superheat SettingAdjust superheat to correct setting
System Design Redesign system
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