Rheem A/C fan working on/off. But Compressor works well


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Old 07-14-08, 10:02 AM
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Rheem A/C fan working on/off. But Compressor works well

I have a Rheem A/C unit. Recently, the blow fan sometimes stop working while the compressor is still on. So the unit gets pretty hot. If I turn off the A/C and restart it again several hours later, both fan and compressor works fine. Then after 30 min or so, the fan stops but the compressor keep running and the room is cool. What could be the problem? fan itself or some kind of switch/thermostat .... I want to know your expert opinion before call the repairman. Maybe I can fix it.

Thank you so much! Enjoy your day

Steven
 
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Old 07-14-08, 10:16 AM
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When you say "blow fan", you mean the one outside with the compressor?

More than likely the motor for the fan needs replacement. This needs to be fixed ASAP as it can damage the compressor, then you'll be looking at much more cost.

It could also be a couple of other things, but most likely as it runs it heats up and stops due to bad/worn bearings.
Don't run the unit without the fan running!

Wait...is this a window unit? Likely still the same issue...but wait for the Pros answer.
 
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Old 07-14-08, 10:18 AM
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It's an outside unit, not a window unit

Where I can buy the fan? I guess it has to be from a specialied place?
 
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Old 07-14-08, 01:04 PM
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Fan motor

It might not be the motor at all. It could be as simple as a weak capacitor. Even if you replace the capacitor & the problem continues, you probably will not have spent over $20. An electric motor shop could check the cap for you but they may or may not get an accurate reading due to the time elapsed between removal & testing.

Motors & capacitors are readily available online. If you opt to replace the motor, be sure to get a matching capacitor & replace it at the same time.
 
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Old 07-14-08, 01:50 PM
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Ahh...... Run cap, right Grady? I always forget about that possibility.

No expert....just hoping to help.
 
 

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