What is a reverse valve?

Reverse valve is an important element in the heat pump system. It is located along pipes or pipes that connect the main operating components of the heat pump and help direct the flow of refrigerant with these pipes. This valve allows the heat pump to act as an air conditioning unit and a heating system. Valves for reversals of the heat pump eliminate the need for separate heating and cooling systems, which usually leads to lower costs, less maintenance and improvement.

To understand how the reverse valve works, it is important to first understand how air conditioning works. Most air conditioning systems consist of an internal unit of vaporizer and outdoor capacitor. The tube series connects these two units and allows the refrigerant to pass between them. When the refrigerant goes through the evaporator, it collects thermal energy, causing the inside of the house to feel cooler. The refrigerant then comes out of the capacitor that exhausts the thermal energy.

The reverse valve is possibleThis process reverse and add heat to the room instead of removing it. When the reverse valve is set to thermal mode, the capacitor and the evaporator automatically switch the rolls, so evaporation is now outside while the capacitor is inside. As the refrigerant goes outside, it collects thermal energy and transports it back to the house. The capacitor runs out of thermal energy into the house and then passes the chilled refrigeres back outside to complete the cycle.

Depending on the type of heat pump used, the reverse valve can be operated using a thermostat or control panel. If the thermostat is used, the reversal of the valve is automatically on and switched off as needed to maintain the desired temperature level. The valves connected to the control panel require manual activation by the house owner because the weather changes every season. Some very basic systemMS can have a simple switch conversion to the case itselfhim pumps.

Conversion valves are built into the heat pump system by the manufacturer and is very difficult to access or replace them. The reverse valve failure is a common problem during the service life of the heat pump and is often confused with the capacitor failure. Although it is possible to replace the unsuccessful reverse valve, homeowners should not try to repair themselves. A trained professional should be hired to replace the valve without damaging the heat pump or related pipe.