With the warm temps in the midwest,I am tempted to turn on my AC. Problem is I never use it, so not sure if I risk breaking something by turning it on. Should I get it serviced first?

On 3/19/2012 1:45 PM, wrote:
With the warm temps in the midwest,I am tempted to turn on my AC. Problem is I never use it, so not sure if I risk breaking something by turning it on. Should I get it serviced first?

Heck, just make sure there are no sticks or tree branches stuck in the
outdoor fan and give it a try. ^_^

TDD

On Mar 19, 3:38*pm, The Daring Dufas
wrote:
On 3/19/2012 1:45 PM, wrote:

With the warm temps in the midwest,I am tempted to turn on my AC. Problem is I never use it, so not sure if I risk breaking something by turning it on. Should I get it serviced first?

Heck, just make sure there are no sticks or tree branches stuck in the
outdoor fan and give it a try. ^_^

TDD

+1

On Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:39:59 -0700 (PDT), "
wrote:

On Mar 19, 3:38*pm, The Daring Dufas
wrote:
On 3/19/2012 1:45 PM, wrote:

With the warm temps in the midwest,I am tempted to turn on my AC. Problem is I never use it, so not sure if I risk breaking something by turning it on. Should I get it serviced first?

Heck, just make sure there are no sticks or tree branches stuck in the
outdoor fan and give it a try. ^_^

TDD

+1

Agree. Then if it doesn't work have it serviced.

On 3/19/2012 2:46 PM, Oren wrote:
On Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:39:59 -0700 (PDT), "
wrote:

On Mar 19, 3:38 pm, The Daring
wrote:
On 3/19/2012 1:45 PM, wrote:

With the warm temps in the midwest,I am tempted to turn on my AC. Problem is I never use it, so not sure if I risk breaking something by turning it on. Should I get it serviced first?

Heck, just make sure there are no sticks or tree branches stuck in the
outdoor fan and give it a try. ^_^

TDD

+1

Agree. Then if it doesn't work have it serviced.

I've a little fact that may strike you as a bit odd but ball bearing fan
motors are recommended by manufacturers for rooftop AC units because the
wind will cause the fans to spin slowly all the time. The
slow rotation does not get sleeve bearings in motors warm enough for
the lubrication to work and the shafts can and will seize. Whenever I
replace a condenser fan motor on any roof be it in an AC system or
refrigeration unit, I always replace it with a ball bearing motor. ^_^

TDD

On Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:45:39 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

With the warm temps in the midwest,I am tempted to turn on my AC. Problem is I never use it, so not sure if I risk breaking something by turning it on. Should I get it serviced first?


I'd check to be sure the condenser is clean of debris and bird nest
and see if the fan spins. Inside, if you are using the same ducts for
heat, you won't be breathing anything different. If not, just check
what you can to see if they are clean. Then hit the "start" button.

On Mar 19, 11:45*am, wrote:
With the warm temps in the midwest,I am tempted to turn on my AC. Problem is I never use it, so not sure if I risk breaking something by turning it on. Should I get it serviced first?

always heard to run without load to get the bearings relubed.

based on that, I'd run a bit, stop, let sit long time, repeat and
repeat until comfortable with it running constantly

I did this on an expensive piece of gear that had set 10 years, and so
far still working perfectly with use every week.

But that came from YEARS ago. Bearings are probably better now

It's a good idea to turn the power on, 24 hours before you run the AC. Gives
the crankcase heater a chance to do its thing. And, TDD has a good idea, see
if the outdoor unit is clear.

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On 3/19/2012 1:45 PM, wrote:
With the warm temps in the midwest,I am tempted to turn on my AC. Problem
is I never use it, so not sure if I risk breaking something by turning it
on. Should I get it serviced first?

Heck, just make sure there are no sticks or tree branches stuck in the
outdoor fan and give it a try. ^_^

TDD