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dennisshort

71.31.246.105

"heat pump not working" , posted Sat 7 Jun 10:41

outside heat pump stopped working last night. unit was humming
fan motor felt hot, but not turning. could fan cause unit not ot work?

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Houston204

98.196.66.53

"Re(1):heat pump not working" , posted Sat 7 Jun 18:29

If the fan motor fails the compressor will drop out on thermal protection.

Will the fan spin freely when power is removed?
It may only need a capacitor. Match microfarad and voltage.
A 5 mfd 370 volt example...

If you have a dual capacitor it should not be swollen.

"Tip of the Day" Remember to remove power first.