Is a liquid line filter drier necessary?

A Filter Drier is an important part of an air conditioning system. A Filter Drier is so important that manufacturers normally supply one to install with a new home comfort system.

What happens if a liquid line filter drier is installed backwards?

When installing a new filter drier, an arrow on the filter drier’s housing will indicate which direction refrigerant is designed to flow. If installed backwards, the filter drier will become useless.

Where does filter drier go on a heat pump?

The suction line drier location A filter-drier should be installed in the suction line to clean up a heat pump after severe hermetic motor burnout.

When should I install filter drier?

All filter driers should be replaced every 2 years or by manufacturer’s recommendation. The Receiver Drier’s function in an automotive a/c system is to filter foreign material, remove moisture from refrigerant and to act as a reservoir to supply liquid refrigerant to the TX valve.

How often should a liquid line drier be replaced?

every 2 years
All filter driers should be replaced every 2 years or by manufacturer’s recommendation. The Receiver Drier’s function in an automotive a/c system is to filter foreign material, remove moisture from refrigerant and to act as a reservoir to supply liquid refrigerant to the TX valve.

What happens if a liquid line solenoid valve is installed backwards?

Solenoids, like most valves, are directional. If you install it backward, it isn’t going to work correctly. This is why. Solenoids must be sized properly.

What is the maximum temperature drop across a liquid line filter dryer?

2 degree’s F.
It is recommended that temperature or pressure drop across a Drier is no more than 2 degree’s F.

Where must a suction line filter drier be placed in a heat pump after a motor burnout?

THE SUCTION LINE DRIER LOCATION – A filter-drier should be installed in the suction line to clean up a heat pump after a severe hermetic motor burnout. First, make sure the burnout is “severe” by testing the acidity of the oil from the burned out compressor using the Sporlan TA-1 Acid Test Kit.