AC Problem
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Our blower unit was wired to a wall gfci in the basement, it tripped and when I reset the gfci it was back in business. Turn the blower to on to see if it’s the AC, thermostat issue or the blower. Turn the fan/blower on and if you hear air running you’ve at least eliminated that.
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Our blower unit was wired to a wall gfci in the basement, it tripped and when I reset the gfci it was back in business. Turn the blower to on to see if it’s the AC, thermostat issue or the blower. Turn the fan/blower on and if you hear air running you’ve at least eliminated that.
When you say check the fan, do you mean just turn the fan on and see if warm air is still running? Air is running but the outside unit isn’t doing anything.
Yea on the thermostat it will say fan, on or auto. If you turn it on and air is running then it’s not the blower. Could be a fuse to outside unit, it’s a process of elimination
I don’t know if you keep the filter clean and this might be something you already know but if it gets dirty it can eventually turn your condenser coils into a big block of ice. My brother in laws ac went out and this happened, I removed the panel to the blower and it was solid ice. He had to use a blow dryer to melt it, clean the filter and the unit was running again.
Good chance it’s the HVAC capacitor in the Unit.
You could have a blown fuse at the service disconnect outside, the grey box by your unit. It has a black handle inside, behind that there are fuses that can blow. Google it on YouTube as it’ll be easier than me posting about it, if you’re not familiar with electric you might not want to fool with it.
So I did all the things mentioned except changing of the fuse and left it off for a while. Turned it back on and could feel the power to the unit but the blades on the outside unit weren’t turning. I took a paint stick and got the blades moving and now it’s running. Thoughts?
Before you go pulling fuses out of the service disconnect turn the main breaker off at the breaker panel. I’d rather not hear about Kicked the Bucket$ demise.
You’re capacitor is shot. It’s a simple fix if you can get one this late I. The day on Saturday.
I was going to suggest checking the rotary girder
Start capacitor would sound better than HVAC capacitor.
High probability of a blown Flux Capacitor. You should stabilize rear deflectors and watch for enemy fighters.
Yes, when you spun the fan you were doing the job of the capacitor.
But how did he get the fan blade speed up to 85 mph with just a paint stick?
I wouldn't trust no one on here, go buy a new unit. You will get 5 free trouble free years with a new one
Thank me later.
Or buy a Start Capacitor for 20 bucks
Thank me later.
Or buy a Start Capacitor for 20 bucks
That's what mine was. Dude also suggested I get a new linear actuator valve. It was only $570 and I figured "if it ain't broke, fix it".
1. It's not any fuse or disconnect, otherwise you wouldn't be hearing the compressor.
2. As Bill said, it's a capacitor. The job of the capacitor is to get the fan on the outdoor unit started. Just like a starter on a car, it's only needed to start it, but not needed once it's running. Cheap, quick fix.
2. As Bill said, it's a capacitor. The job of the capacitor is to get the fan on the outdoor unit started. Just like a starter on a car, it's only needed to start it, but not needed once it's running. Cheap, quick fix.
Just pay a homeless guy $20 and give him the paint stirrer.
Awww, come on guys, it's so simple maybe you need a refresher course. Heyya! It's all ball bearings nowadays. Now you prepare that Fetzer valve with some 3-in-1 oil and some gauze pads, and I'm gonna need 'bout ten quarts of anti-freeze, preferably Prestone.
I want to say this good ole boy from Pendleton County charged me about $80 for a new capacitor. The old one worked but was reading low. Since only my wife was home at the time I went for it anyway on my 11 year-old Goodman unit. I called him to do a spring checkup in May so I got both a cleaning and a cap for under $200. I can deal with that and it sure feels great this weekend.