Service & Repair
2026-05-24
📖 14 min read
Acid Burnout & Grounded Compressors — The Real Cleanup Protocol (Plus the Filter-Drier Follow-Up Most Techs Skip)
A grounded compressor is your single biggest red flag that there's acid in the refrigerant lines. Skip the acid test and the suction-line drier follow-up, and you're putting your warranty (and your reputation) on the customer's next 90-degree day. This is the full cleanup protocol — including the 24-72 hour return visit most techs leave off the invoice.
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