Setting thermostat in the house I am able to feel air blowing, but the condensing unit outside is not working (fan not spinning - not "on"). I pulled fuses out and tested them - they are working - continuity. Installed 2005.
This will be a new adventure for me - (have totally pulled apart dishwashers and microwaves and ovens and a little work on furnace – no a/c experience yet)
What should I look for next? For some reason I am a little intimidated at this one – even though it looks pretty straight forward…Thanks in advance for the troubleshooting.:eek:
While I was waiting for anyone’s input, I continue to investigate the issues. As I said, air was being blown out of the vents. Fuses working, but no sounds coming from the condensing unit outside. I tested the contactor and it did appear to have a "bug" in the contact. I replaced that and when I flipped power back on - I got that distinct humming sound - but no fan spinning. Which leads me to the capacitor. I don’t know why I didn’t do a visual check on this at an earlier time; but it is a little domed on top and I can now verify that there is power - so I ordered a new capacitor. Unless there is something additionally wrong with the fan motor as well, I think this will solve the issue. Will continue to update. So far only into this for about $35 for both parts and time…
Boom Fixed! New capacitor also installed. Cold air. contactor and capacitor replaced both for under $40.
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Setting thermostat in the house I am able to feel air blowing, but the condensing unit outside is not working (fan not spinning - not "on"). I pulled fuses out and tested them - they are working - continuity. Installed 2005.
What should I look for next? For some reason I am a little intimidated at this one – even though it looks pretty straight forward…Thanks in advance for the troubleshooting.:eek:
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I think you should consult with an HVAC contractor in your nearby location
The same problem happened with me when I was in Dubai. Then I contacted https://handyman-dubai.com/ac-maintenance-dubai. Then they solved my problem.
Unfortunately, I’ve experienced the same issue a couple of years ago. It’s ended up I had to order a completely new unit from Lennox. We still had a warranty and it was covered so I was kind of lucky.
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In general, this problem is caused either by a dirty condenser and fan or a clogged condenser. The condenser unit won’t turn on: If your team doesn’t turn on at all, you may have a faulty motor, or the unit may not be receiving power. When your outside AC unit is not running, sometimes it’s as simple as an on/off switch being accidentally turned off. Most outside fan units have an on-off switch in a small box by the department. Circuit breaker tripped: A circuit breaker could have been the cause of your outside AC unit stops working correctly. Call specialists from https://www.airconservicingsingapore.com/ if you are unable to solve the problem. Good luck!
Reading out your initial post, I was certain that there might be a problem with the contactor or the capacitor. Anyway, congratulations on managing to sort out the issue by yourself. The amount of money you’ve spent to fix your air conditioning is a decent one. Still, from what I’ve heard, many companies offer free HVAC estimation Pinellas, which means that you could have got your https://hot2coldairconditioning.com/free-estimate-pinellas/air conditioning system fixed by professionals for an excellent price. I wish you all the best and don’t forget that when you have a technical issue, it is always better to seek the help of professionals.