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dpgal1227

68.34.161.78

"condenser fan will not turn on w/ compressor" , posted Sat 2 Aug 12:54user profileedit/delete messagepost reply


I replaced dual capacitor when it failed last week. i also wanted to replace fan motor. It worked since wednesday. today i shut it down to replace fan motor, compressor came on but fan did not. old motor isn't spinning either. today i replaced contacts and capacitor but compressor is running and fan will not run. Help!!

Dan G

 


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burnerman

76.98.208.126

"Re(1):condenser fan will not turn on w/ compr" , posted Sat 2 Aug 14:01user profileedit/delete messagepost reply


use a meter to chech voltage do u have 220 at the spot the fan moter is wired if not follow the wires a chipmunk may have chewed on 1 of them

royboy

 

Freon

68.220.58.161

"Re(1):condenser fan will not turn on w/ compr" , posted Sat 2 Aug 13:37user profileedit/delete messagepost reply


Possbly you miswired the fan. Post the make and model number. Also look inside the electrical compartment on the condenser for a wiring diagram.

 

 

dpgal1227

68.34.161.78

"Re(2):condenser fan will not turn on w/ compr" , posted Sat 2 Aug 13:49user profileedit/delete messagepost reply


replacement fan only has three wires. black, purple, and brown. its OEM motor for Goodman 2.5 ton unit.

Dan G

 

 

dpgal1227

68.34.161.78

"Re(3):condenser fan will not turn on w/ compr" , posted Sat 2 Aug 14:07user profileedit/delete messagepost reply


the problem is fixed. Thank you Freon. the black lead was off by one terminal. your response got me thinking. Much obliged my man!

Dan G