Condenser fan runs backwards condenser fan won t start condenser fan runs slowly condenser fan noises condenser fan wobbles condenser fan runs intermittently or short cycles condenser fan won t stop condenser fan runs backwards.
Central air condenser fan won t start.
The fan doesn t start at all.
In some cases you can give the fan a kick start by pushing it with a stick and if this occurs there is likely an issue with the.
Verify the switch on the thermostat is set to fan or cool and make sure the air conditioner is turned on.
To determine if the condenser motor is working use a multimeter to test the incoming voltage to the motor.
Once the thermostat sends the command for cooling your contactor kick starts the process of starting your compressor.
This needs to be set below.
But if it s gone bad it can t execute the commands sent from your thermostat and your ac won t start.
The condenser unit won t turn on.
Check the temperature that has been set on the thermostat.
Examine all wiring and ensure that the unit is plugged in.
If the capacitor is not bulging or leaking replace the condenser fan motor.
Your contactor is the middleman between the thermostat and your compressor.
If all the settings are correct but the fan doesn t start it could be an overheated or damaged fan motor.
If the condenser fan motor is receiving the correct voltage but the motor still won t run i.
In general this problem is caused either by a dirty condenser and fan or a clogged condenser.
Fan has trouble starting.
Nspect the capacitor to ensure that it is not at fault.