I am having a problem with my Air Conditioner. The furnace fan blows
fine both the inside circuit breaker and outside power switch appear to
be on, but the outside air conditioner will not start. It makes a
buzzing noise and vibrates but the fan blades on the motor do not turn
(so after a few minutes I turn it off fearing that it will burn out the
motor). Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Dave

On 27 May 2006 19:23:51 -0700, wrote:

I am having a problem with my Air Conditioner. The furnace fan blows
fine both the inside circuit breaker and outside power switch appear to
be on, but the outside air conditioner will not start. It makes a
buzzing noise and vibrates but the fan blades on the motor do not turn
(so after a few minutes I turn it off fearing that it will burn out the
motor). Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

If you think the fan is not turning even though power is applied, you
can take the cover of the fan off and, with the power off, try turning
the blades, like with any broken fan. I don't suppose there is an
obstruction but who knows?

If the blade turns easily, I'd be surprised but if so, maybe turn the
power back on and prod it with a stick, not that I've ever done this
but it seems like the next step.

If it doesn't turn easily, I think you need a new motor. These motors
don't require oiling, so I don't think oiling it will do any long term
good.

The same box has the compressor pump in it, but there's no special
reason to think that is bad. Again with the power off but after you
ran the the thing for a few seconds, if there is heat coming from the
coils surrounding the fan, the compressor is probably fine.

Thanks,
Dave

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The same box has the compressor pump in it, but there's no special
reason to think that is bad. Again with the power off but after you
ran the the thing for a few seconds, if there is heat coming from the
coils surrounding the fan, the compressor is probably fine.

Thanks,
Dave

Compressor PUMP,,,,, give the guy a break.


Sounds more like the contactor is not closing or is chattering.

Call a pro, unless your familiar with power circuits and related safety
issues.

Sounded to me like the contactor is pulling, but the unit isn't
getting 220.

If you are VERY sure of your electrical skill, pull the cover off, and
see if it's getting power. If there is any doubt, call and AC guy and
have him check it out.

--

Christopher A. Young
You can't shout down a troll.
You have to starve them.
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The same box has the compressor pump in it, but there's no special
reason to think that is bad. Again with the power off but after you
ran the the thing for a few seconds, if there is heat coming from
the
coils surrounding the fan, the compressor is probably fine.

Thanks,
Dave

Compressor PUMP,,,,, give the guy a break.


Sounds more like the contactor is not closing or is chattering.

Call a pro, unless your familiar with power circuits and related
safety
issues.

I can diagnose that kind of thing in person, with the right equipment.
But, it sounds like it could be any of several things.

From your writing. it sounds like you have litle background in
electic. Time to call a repairman. 220 volts will knock you into the
afterlife if you're not careful.

--

Christopher A. Young
You can't shout down a troll.
You have to starve them.
..

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I am having a problem with my Air Conditioner. The furnace fan blows
fine both the inside circuit breaker and outside power switch appear
to
be on, but the outside air conditioner will not start. It makes a
buzzing noise and vibrates but the fan blades on the motor do not turn
(so after a few minutes I turn it off fearing that it will burn out
the
motor). Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Dave

On Mon, 29 May 2006 01:57:33 GMT, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:

I can diagnose that kind of thing in person, with the right equipment.
But, it sounds like it could be any of several things.

From your writing. it sounds like you have litle background in
electic. Time to call a repairman. 220 volts will knock you into the
afterlife if you're not careful.

I shouldn't have replied to this one. Next time I won't. (and you
guys were very nice to me, considering my post.)

mm wrote:
On Mon, 29 May 2006 01:57:33 GMT, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:

I can diagnose that kind of thing in person, with the right equipment.
But, it sounds like it could be any of several things.

From your writing. it sounds like you have litle background in
electic. Time to call a repairman. 220 volts will knock you into the
afterlife if you're not careful.

I shouldn't have replied to this one. Next time I won't. (and you
guys were very nice to me, considering my post.)

Thanks to everyone for your suggestions/comments. I did end up calling
a repair person (I feel pretty comfortable doing basic wiring but I
don't know anything about AC). It ended up being the capacitor.

Dave

"mm" wrote in message
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On Mon, 29 May 2006 01:57:33 GMT, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:

I can diagnose that kind of thing in person, with the right equipment.
But, it sounds like it could be any of several things.

From your writing. it sounds like you have litle background in
electic. Time to call a repairman. 220 volts will knock you into the
afterlife if you're not careful.

I shouldn't have replied to this one. Next time I won't. (and you
guys were very nice to me, considering my post.)


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