What should be done after making repairs to an A/C system with compressor damage?

After addressing repairs to an A/C system with compressor damage, it's essential to check the low-pressure cutoff switch. This component is designed to protect the compressor from damage due to insufficient refrigerant levels, which can lead to operation issues or failure. By verifying the functionality of the low-pressure cutoff switch, technicians ensure that the system has adequate refrigerant before re-engaging the compressor. This helps to prevent future damage and ensures that the A/C system runs efficiently and safely.

Testing the compressor for leaks is important but typically comes after ensuring the system is adequately charged and the low-pressure cutoff switch is operational. Replace the refrigerant only after confirming that the system can handle it safely, which ties back to the critical function of the low-pressure switch. Checking the high-pressure cutoff switch is important, but the low-pressure switch has a more direct role in preventing the immediate damage associated with low refrigerant situations that could have caused the compressor damage in the first place.