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    voluptious757 Posts: 6, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 24, 2007, 07:14 PM
    Testing a central air conditioner compressor
    Is there a way that a compressor for a central air conditioner can be tested to see if it is going out?
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    Oct 24, 2007, 08:34 PM
    There are several ways checking amp draw, isolating the compressor to check the valves to see if they hold to name a few.
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    Oct 25, 2007, 03:59 AM
    Many times a good set of gauges will give readings that can determine the pumping ability of a compressor if all other things in the system are operating normally. I also agree with hixton on those ideas.
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