Hunting may allow liquid refrigerant to reach the compressor and cause compressor damage. Is this statement True or False?

The statement is true. Hunting, which refers to the cycling of a compressor on and off excessively due to fluctuations in the system's cooling demand or temperature settings, can indeed lead to issues with the refrigerant. One major problem associated with hunting is the potential for liquid refrigerant to enter the compressor. This situation occurs when the compressor is not running continuously and the refrigerant flow does not stabilize, causing refrigerant to remain in the evaporator longer than intended, leading to liquid hold-up.

When the compressor turns back on while liquid is present, it may be exposed to liquid refrigerant rather than just gas. Compressors are designed to compress vaporized refrigerant, and introducing liquid can cause hydraulic lock. This condition can lead to serious damage, including scoring of the compressor's internals or outright failure.

In contrast to the true response, one might argue that hunting might not cause issues in every unique circumstance, or that it's only a problem under certain conditions, but those would be exceptions rather than representative of the general risk hunting poses to compressor operation. Thus, the assertion correctly highlights a critical risk factor in HVAC systems involving compressor operation and refrigerant management.