Which outcome occurs when excessive non-condensables accumulate in a heat pump system's condenser?

💡 Explanation

When non-condensables accumulate, the condensing pressure increases because the partial pressures of both refrigerant and non-condensables must be overcome, raising the compressor's pressure ratio. Therefore reduced capacity results, rather than valve damage, compressor lockup, or evaporator icing requiring alternative imbalances or mechanisms.

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