Its always best to cycle the a/c compressor on and off several times in any weather condition so that the small amount of oil will travel around the system but there is a small chance of locking the compressor up as well if its not done............
A heat pump compressor will freeze if the refrigerant levels are low or the outside temperatures are too low. This will cause the pressure to drop inside the system and temperatures to plummet.
You need oil in the compressor just as you need oil in your engine. If there is no oil, it will lock up and seize internally. yes it can cause damage to the bearings in the compressor. The unit has oil in it to lube
Yes, if the compressor's bearings are bad, usually accompanied by a roaring or squealing noise coming from the compressor's pulley.
there is a possibility that parts of motor windings has partial damage.
No, this will not damage or cause wear on the struts in any way.
No, as long as you don't turn the A/C on or set the controls to Defrost which will cause the compressor to run.
Refrigerant is superheated when leaving the evaporator so that the compressor is not getting liquid along with the gas, becauseÊliquid can cause damage the compressor.
I'm Guessing that your talking about the A/C compressor, in which there are 1 or 2 wires going to the clutch. Disconnecting this wire(or 2) will disable the compressor clutch stopping the compressor from working.
What is the cause of a compressor if not trip to its overload
It turn off the compressor to keep the evaporator from freezing up which can cause system damage.
Yes, "frostbite" is one word. It refers to a condition in which freezing temperatures cause damage to skin and other tissues.
320 (freezing) and roughly 700 (over-oxidizing)