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VRF system not cooling one zone

One indoor zone failing while others work

Professional service required

A single zone reports no cooling

Likely causes

  • · Indoor filter or coil loading
  • · Electronic expansion valve fault
  • · Address or communication fault

Safe preliminary checks

  • · Clean the indoor filter and confirm airflow
  • · Confirm the zone is not in a schedule or set-point lock
  • · Record the indoor unit address and the code shown

When it needs a professional

Refrigerant-side diagnosis requires certified HVAC work.

Stop immediately if

  • · Smoke, burning smell or water on live parts
  • · Refrigerant leak, gas odour or pressure vessel noise