Fraser-Johnston
Loss of Cooling / Reversing Valve or Charge Issue
Indoor unit blows warm air in cooling mode
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Reversing valve stuck in heat position (heat pump models), Low refrigerant charge, Failed compressor, Thermostat miswired (O/B signal incorrect)
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Turn off power before accessing outdoor unit wiring.
- Check mode: Confirm thermostat is set to COOL and not HEAT or EMERGENCY HEAT.
- Reversing valve signal: At the condenser, verify 24 VAC is present on the O/B terminal when in cooling (depending on system design). Correct thermostat wiring if misconfigured.
- Observe outdoor unit: Ensure compressor and fan are running. If only fan runs, see compressor start failure steps.
- Professional diagnosis: If the reversing valve is suspected stuck or refrigerant charge is low, a technician must service the refrigerant circuit.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
Required Part
Reversing Valve
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