What causes a condenser fan motor to over amp?
Usual causes of an over-amping condensing fan motor is when it has the wrong start run capacitor or wrong fan blade. If no work has been done to it lately most likely the motor has gone bad. Using the old start run capacitor with a new motor can damage a new motor.
Should a freezer fan run all the time?
The fan motor in the freezer will not run all the time, it will cycle during a defrost mode and when the unit cycles through the cold control on most models.
Is the condensor fan supposed to blow air towards coils?
I am replaced the condensor fan motor on the bottom of the unit next to the coils and I am about to mount the fan onto it. Im just not sure which way to mount it. Is the fna blades supposed to pull air form the back of the fridge towards the coils and front of the fridge.
Why is my a / C condenser fan motor working?
The A/C is now functioning fully and properly, both from this change and from a good cleaning of the evaporator coils, condenser coils, blower fan, and drip pan and tube. There is a fin comb to help straighten the fins.
Why is my AC compressor running but not cooling?
AC Compressor Running But Not Cooling : The Possible Reasons If the Refrigerant Is Leaking. It often happens, and it is the most common issue that makes an AC blowing hot air. When… If the Condenser Is Blocked. The condenser is one of the important components of an HVAC system as it converts the …
Where is the fan on an outdoor compressor?
The condenser fan is visible inside of the outdoor compressor/condenser unit such as the unit shown in our sketch at left, an in our other photos on this page. Our central A.C. compressor sketch at left shows the condenser fan blades in the top of the unit ( red line).
I am replaced the condensor fan motor on the bottom of the unit next to the coils and I am about to mount the fan onto it. Im just not sure which way to mount it. Is the fna blades supposed to pull air form the back of the fridge towards the coils and front of the fridge.
The A/C is now functioning fully and properly, both from this change and from a good cleaning of the evaporator coils, condenser coils, blower fan, and drip pan and tube. There is a fin comb to help straighten the fins.
What does the outside fan on a compressor do?
I alway thought that the outside fan on the compressor was supposed to blow air in your face as you look down into the unit, it seems that mine sucks air in from the top and blows it out thru the coils, everything is working fine, compressor starts and runs while unit runs and shuts off normally…..am I missing something ????
Can You reverse the direction of a compressor fan?
If the motor has an arrow and ROT written on it, it’s not reverseable. If its not rotating the right direction the motor is shot. Otherwise, replace the blade only, they are about $30-40 retail. If you decide to replace the blade, remove the setscrew and hit it with penetrating oil a few days before you attempt to replace it.