Worried about or having winter operation issues?
Here are a number of things you can try to help solve these issues.

Condenser

• Are the frequency drives for the condenser working properly?
• Exercise condenser valves
• Are tarps in good shape for covering condenser
• Check controls to ensure they are working properly for winter operation
• Check switch pumps to cycle off first and fans second
• Check drain lines for leaks
• Check supply lines for leaks
• Check for proper operation of heaters or heat tape
• Is there a way to drain the pump supply line?
• Check relief valves for leaks

Roof

• Make sure all walk ways are cleared of debris
• Make sure all roof access are clear
• Inspect pipe hangers and stands
• Evaporator coil drains cannot be plugged by snow or ice
• Evaporator coil drains heat tape is working

Compressor Room

• Perform thorough check for leaks on all piping
• Make sure exhaust system will cycle off if temp drops in room
• Check to make sure fresh air intakes open and close properly
• Check to make sure supplemental heating system works
• Change defrost times to defrost less frequently
• Change house suction pressures up, if possible
• Lower head pressures

Changes to make to help automate or check into

• Automating condenser isolation for winter service
• Install Catwalks in areas where you need access in winter
• Install valves and controls to have a designated hot gas line for defrost