I need the coils cleaned on my compressor outside of the house. I also just want a general inspection, coolant, etc. How much does this type of thing usually run. I am going to have a friend of a friend look at it but you know how that goes. I don't want to think I'm getting a decent deal while getting ripped off. Thanks for any input. [Reply]
Originally Posted by displacedinMN:
that is what the guy said. Wish I could order one off amazon.
Neighbor had a fan motor go out.. I really think I could fix that.
It is a Bryant
If you're in a decent size city, there should be a local store to buy a capacitor. My AC quit last week and it was a $25 capactior that I was able to purchase at a local electrical parts store. Also, you can buy them on Amazon. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Rukdafaidas:
If you're in a decent size city, there should be a local store to buy a capacitor. My AC quit last week and it was a $25 capactior that I was able to purchase at a local electrical parts store. Also, you can buy them on Amazon.
I will look at the owners manual to see if it is one or many. The worst thing that can happen is it is still broken.
Assuming in the outside unit.
I am leaving Fri again. Wife and kid 2 at home. But supposed to be less humid after storms tonight. [Reply]
Originally Posted by displacedinMN:
I will look at the owners manual to see if it is one or many. The worst thing that can happen is it is still broken.
I'm gonna assume you checked your fusebox. Inside fan running?
Get out your volt meter and check to see if the unit is getting power to it. Sounds like a cap, def electrical somewhere along the line.
edit: Saw fan brace is hot. Fan motor likely fried. [Reply]
Originally Posted by displacedinMN:
that is what the guy said. Wish I could order one off amazon.
Neighbor had a fan motor go out.. I really think I could fix that.
It is a Bryant
You can order one of off Amazon, you just need to know the microfarad rating. Probably a 35/5 or a 45/5 dual run like this one:
If you're able to, go remove the electrical access cover from the condensing unit and take a peek at the cap and see if looks swelled up and bulged out. If so, there's your problem. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Bugeater:
Yeah that makes it sound like the motor is cooked, especially if it's so hot it's uncomfortable to the touch.
To be fair, I have a black toolbox that's uncomfortable to the touch the last 3 weeks. I don't think the motor is bad on the toolbox. :-)
Yeah, it's probably the motor. You've probably tried it already, but make sure there is no debris around the outside unit. It needs air for heat exchange. [Reply]
