Keeping a refrigeration system clean and dry by changing the liquid line drier can be the least expensive insurance against compressor failure.

Continuous and rapid cycling is hard on a compressor, but the use of a simple time delay relay can mitigate the risk of compressor failure.

Compressors in A2L systems are similar to A1 systems, so technicians won't need extensive retraining, especially if they follow best practices.

Saving one compressor will cover the cost of a voltage monitor and then some.

There are several reasons why a refrigeration or air conditioning system may have high compressor discharge temperatures. That’s why technicians must carefully measure the system’s temperatures and pressures to determine the problem.

If a potential relay is malfunctioning, the compressor motor is in danger of not starting, stalling, locking rotor, or even burning out. That is why technicians should understand how to troubleshoot potential relays.

There are a few different things HVAC contractors can check to ensure proper compressor function. This article highlights seven of them.

One of the worst enemies of a compressor is liquid refrigerant, so technicians should make sure the refrigeration system has proper superheat in order to protect the compressor from damage that can occur from flooding or slugging.

Comprehensive troubleshooting can help technicians determine whether the compressor is working properly.

Even though the circulated refrigerant is the working fluid required for cooling, lubricant or oil is needed for lubrication of the compressor’s moving mechanical parts.