As we discuss in this brief, the administrationâs reports to the court do not preclude the Legislature from assessing the measures identified by the administration and considering its own strategy for compliance with the court ruling based on its priorities.
The two most common causes of low head pressure at an air conditioner or heat pump compressor motor are: 1  Refrigerant under-charge, due to a refrigerant leak or improper charge.  TXV (TEV) malfunction, over-metering refrigerant.
The potential for the greatest amount of damage, though, is to the compressor. Overcharging the unit can cause permanent failure of the compressor, which is the pump for the refrigerant. Replacing the compressor can actually cost more than replacing the entire outdoor unit.