Line pinched, restriction or not?

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Originally Posted By: thejnicki
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Originally Posted By: jwilliams4
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Inefficient operation of the cooling system.


Excessive head pressure--could eventually damage compressor.

Possibly start leaking...among other things.

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Originally Posted By: Blaine Wiley
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You wouldn’t want to see a garden hose kinked that way, so you surely don’t want to see the liquid line kinked like that!!

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Originally Posted By: thejnicki
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So it would require repair by a licensed HVAc contractor? Any verbage guys?

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Originally Posted By: jwilliams4
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You just said it.

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Originally Posted By: jkormos
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Document and advise

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Originally Posted By: bkelly2
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The refridgerant line is pinched/kinked and should be evaluated by an HVAC technician with remedy as necessary.

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“I used to be disgusted, Now I try to Be amused”-Elvis Costello

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Originally Posted By: dandersen
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Just for info, the HVAC contractor can just fix the bend with a flairing block.


This repair must be made by a certified contractor because of the chance of refrigerant discharge.

The kink in the line has the same effect as the metering device at the indoor coil. The pressure drop at the kink may cause the liquid refrigerant to flash and start the refrigeration process outside the evap coil. Water damage could occur because the liquid line is not insulated.

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Originally Posted By: rwand
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…or… “service the A/C line prior to closing of Title.” That way the vendor would have to deal with it. Why should the purchaer get stuck for a repair that the vendors installer caused?


Raymond Wand
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