What should I do before replacing my AC fan motor?
Before ordering a new motor, try freeing the motor shaft by turning it by hand. In severe cases you may need pliers. Do this while the unit is off (OK, sometimes I do it with the fan switched on, but that is me). What you will often discover is once the shaft is freed up and the motor starts to run, the problem goes away.
When to turn on an AC condenser fan?
Turn the vehicle on and turn the AC to the coldest setting. The condenser fan should be on now. If the fan assembly does not turn on, inspect the work performed and make sure no loose connections are present. The fan assembly should turn on with the AC when the engine is at idle.
How do you replace a condenser fan in a car?
Remove the mounting bolts from the top and bottom if equipped. Carefully slide the fan assembly up and out of the vehicle now. Step 3: Install the the new condenser fan assembly. With the condenser fan assembly removed, this is the time to swap over any parts that may be reused.
Why does my car not work with a condenser fan?
Without the condenser fan the AC system can stop working. This is due to the pressure becoming too high if the refrigerant is not cooled from a hot gas to a liquid. The car’s computer senses the pressure climbing too high and disables the AC system.
Before ordering a new motor, try freeing the motor shaft by turning it by hand. In severe cases you may need pliers. Do this while the unit is off (OK, sometimes I do it with the fan switched on, but that is me). What you will often discover is once the shaft is freed up and the motor starts to run, the problem goes away.
Why does my air conditioner fan not start?
A common one concerns air delivery, or more specifically, “My air conditioner is not blowing as hard as it should,” or “My air conditioner fan will not start.” Before getting in line for service, let’s talk about possible problems. Let’s take the “fan motor won’t start at all” first.
When do I Turn Off the AC fan?
If I wait until way later (hours), the fan will start with the unit and run another 20-25m before turning off (while the unit is still running). Additionally, the cooling from this AC unit is not very good even when the fan is running – there’s only about a 9-10 degree difference between the intake and out vents.
Can a fan be used as an air conditioner?
While no fan will mimic the cooling abilities of a central air conditioner or a mini-split system, they can make a room more comfortable. Instead of just moving the air, these fans can help control the temperature, even lowering it like an air conditioner in some cases. Air Conditioning Fans Compared