A compressor
assembly may include a shell, a
discharge fitting, a
muffler, a compression mechanism, and a motor. The shell may have an opening therethrough with the
discharge fitting generally extending therefrom. The
muffler may be in communication with the
discharge fitting and may be external to the shell. The
muffler may have an inlet
proximate the discharge fitting, an outlet distal from the discharge fitting, and a body portion extending therebetween. The muffler may include a valve
assembly proximate the outlet. The compression mechanism may be contained within the shell and include a suction inlet and a discharge passageway. The discharge passageway may be connected to the opening in the shell for direct discharge of
refrigerant from the compression mechanism to the discharge fitting. The motor may be contained within the shell and drivingly coupled to the compression mechanism.