Failed reversing valve opened up

This is a valve that stuck partway and caused the compressor to fail.
This video is part of the heating and cooling series of training videos made to accompany my websites: www.graycoolingman.com and www.grayfurnaceman.com to pass on what I have learned in many years of service and repair. If you have suggestions or comments they are welcome.
If you are a homeowner looking to repair your own appliance, understand that the voltages can be lethal, the fuels are highly flammable and high pressures are used. Know your limits.

[@grayfurnaceman]

Thanks for the support.
GFM

[@illusionzfg]

I love your videos man its helped me alot thank you for your knowledge you've shared. Keep up the good work

[@grayfurnaceman]

Yeah, you gotta wonder what the heck!
GFM

[@minnesotasalamander5913]

Thanks, good video.

[@geojor]

educational video, thank you...

[@thesmoothjazzguy2012]

One of the worst things that can happen to a heat pump. The compressor can still get damaged after the valve is replaced due to the fact that the lack of refrigerant flow through any other part of the system can cause huge oil loss, especially if there is no crankcase heater. It's always good to install a good dryer, and add oil back in before vacuuming and recharging.

[@grayfurnaceman]

I will agree on everything except the additional oil. If the oil is still in the system, it will return when started.
GFM

[@thesmoothjazzguy2012]

I thought that a majority of the compressor oil would leave the system when the refrigerant is recovered out.

[@grayfurnaceman]

That could be. It appeared to have something in it from the compressor.
GFM

[@ImagesandWords]

Thanks

[@heavydiesel]

wonder if its carbonised oil? had an LG where the comp failed and when changing the discharge pipe was full of similar stuff. Interesting to see inside thanks!

[@RobHVAC]

Wow. That valve was messed up. I wonder if it broke like that and all the gunk was from the compressor failure.

[@SombraLocs]

I was just going to ask you, how or why does a Reversing Valve get stuck. There's not much going on in there. Unless it's a really old one and a bunch of gunk for some reason got build up in there. I don't see how it's not possible to free them up with some heat and a few taps. Unless it's like the one in the video.

[@grayfurnaceman]

Sometimes its a blocked cap tube in the pilot valve. Virtually any garbage in the valve will cause a failure. I have never been able to free up a valve. When they stick, they are done.
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[@TandNServices]

Pretty nasty GFM pretty nasty!!!!!