Original complaint
A WSHP required electrical and condensate service with performance verification.
- Compressor capacitor was leaking/failed electrically
- Drain pan/line required cleaning
- System performance needed verification after repair
Measurements taken
- Compressor capacitor
- 20 µF ±5% rating reference
- Supply / return air
- 56°F / 77°F
- Temperature split
- 20°F
- Blower current
- 4.3 A
- Compressor current
- 23 A
Diagnostic process
- 1Inspected the electrical compartment and identified the compromised compressor capacitor
- 2Serviced the condensate pan and drain line
- 3Replaced/corrected the capacitor condition as required
- 4Restarted the unit and recorded air temperatures and motor/compressor current
- 5Recommended monitoring after service
Finding / confirmed status
A compromised compressor capacitor and dirty condensate path were separate service issues addressed during the same visit.
Repair / action taken
Corrected the capacitor problem, cleaned the drain pan/line, and verified operation with temperature/current readings.
Final operating readings
- Supply / return air
- 56°F / 77°F
- Temperature split
- 20°F
- Operating status
- Running; monitor
Technician notes
WSHP calls often involve both water/refrigeration/electrical and condensate maintenance. Document each finding instead of forcing one root cause to explain everything.
- A visibly compromised capacitor should still be verified against the specified µF value
- Record current and delta-T after electrical repair
- Condensate maintenance is part of reliability, not proof of refrigeration condition
Safety cautions
- Discharge and handle capacitors using an approved method
- Verify water-loop isolation requirements before opening water-side components
Safety note
HVAC work can involve high voltage, rotating equipment, pressurized refrigerants, and combustion systems. Use this site as a reference only. Follow the equipment manual, applicable codes, PPE, lockout/tagout, and current refrigerant rules. Field cases and troubleshooting paths are case-specific and are not OEM procedures or universal targets.