I completed a low heat diagnostic service call on a heat pump. y , I saw the condenser in question frosted/iced up and visually saw it go into defrost. Checked filter - plugged, removed for further testing. Blower was operational, checked amps - 2.32 amps Checked electric heat package amps - 20.09 amps Checked temperatures: R/A 59 degrees - S/A 106 degrees Checked suction temperatures - 180 degrees! Went outside to heat pump to find it was already into another defrost! Turned service disconnect off Found the condenser fan motor has failed and does not free spin Would need to make repair to further troubleshoot system. Quoted repairs. Left heat pump off at service disconnect and system on emergency heat only. Based on the age (26 years old), cost of seen and unseen repairs, not having a warranty, having the outdated refrigerant and lack of efficiency I recommend Quoted replacement system.
