Tips for Installing a New Condenser Coil

With the weather getting warmer, it’s time to start thinking about AC systems. If you need to install a new condenser coil, here are a few tips:

• Clean the condenser coil with a solution designed for coils prior to installation.
• Make sure space is maintained between the condenser coil and guards, fans, and other structures.
• Use nitrogen or another inert gas purge for field brazing and welding to reduce possible contamination of the condenser coil.
• Make sure to securely connect all valves, fittings and bypass lines to the condenser coil.
• When pressurizing the condenser coil, pressure test it for at least 10 minutes to make sure there are no leaks. If the pressure drops, repressurize and test for 10 more minutes. If the pressure drops again, check for leaks in the condenser coil, valves and fittings.
• Use a vacuum pump to clear the condenser coil and piping. Test the system for at least 60 seconds to make sure the vacuum holds. If the vacuum doesn’t hold, check for excessive moisture or a leak.

Emergent Coils specializes in the replacement of condenser coils for Trane, Carrier, York, Heatcraft, Daikin and many more. 

If you have any questions about condenser coils or tips you’d like to add, give us a call at 1-855-Coil-Now.