On 16 Jul 2006 19:52:44 -0700, stryped wrote:
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I have 3 year old Goodman air conditioner. One ton. It is used for a
bonus room. Went upstairs for the first time in a few days. It was very
hot. Air was blowing through vents but not cold. The condenser outside
was kind of buzzing but the fan was not turning. Eventually finally the
buzzing went off. With a screwdriver I was able to turn the fan blades
very easily. Could this be the fan motor? I have a multimeter and know
how to use it. Is there a way to diagnose this problem myself.


Sure, take the cover off and see if there is voltage on the fan motor
terminals.

That buzzing, does it seem like the compressor is running?

Poke around with a multimeter and you will likely have your answer
soon.

If you have a clamp on ammeter, you can try to find out how much
current g goping through the wires, that would also help answer a
question whether the compressor pump is running.

Be careful, but not fearful.

i

I have
two kids and money is tight right now. I saw no obvious leaks. I have a
leak checker but it will be the morning before I can. But wouldnt it be
making no noise and shut off if it was out of refrigerent? My guess was
the fan is not working and it caused the unit to kick off as a safety
measure and that the "buzzing" i heard was the bad fan motor but I dont
know. I have not worked with home air conditioners too much just cars.
Any help is appreciated!