The compressor is the heart of any air conditioning or refrigeration system, so when it starts showing signs of not working correctly, technicians must act quickly in order to find out what is wrong.

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When servicing refrigeration or air conditioning systems that incorporate reciprocating or piston-type compressors, worn compressor rings and/or leaky compressor suction or discharge valves can cause ...