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Q&A What Uninsulated Refrigerant Lines Really Cost You - Short #297
In this short podcast episode, Bryan answers a question from Evan about the true cost of uninsulated refrigerant lines, especially in terms of efficiency losses and decreased longevity.
Insulation keeps refrigerant cold, usually in the suction line; it makes it harder for cool vapor refrigerant to absorb heat. (Expansion lines are also insulated.) When that refrigerant picks up heat, that heat has to be rejected again, and it makes the compressor run hotter, which can lead to premature failure. If an uninsulated or poorly insulated suction line is in an attic or crawl space, condensation may…
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