All things being said, if the breakers aren't tripped, you should call a
qualified HVAC repair person to find the problem. It can range from
something as simple as a low voltage problem [rat in attic cut control line
for example] to something serious [like a burned high voltage connection on
the contactor.] And, if the unit needs any cleaning, refrigerant charge
adjustment, or oil, he could do it then.

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Zyp

"Mark Lloyd" wrote in message
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On 3 May 2007 07:26:22 -0700, wrote:

I'd be highly suspicious of the starting capacitor.

That's what went wrong on mine. When that happened, the outside fan
world run (indicating it's not the breaker, this unit is wired foe
240V only - no neutral) but the compressor would not.

BTW, it's a good idea to learn to recognize the different sounds. The
compressor will make a deeper sound.
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