changed motor and capacitor still have to push start fan
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07-30-08, 08:58 PM
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changed motor and capacitor still have to push start fan
I just changed the fan condenser fan motor and capacitor (both from the same electrical motor shop) and I still have to give the fan the slightest push to start it, then it runs and cools fine. I have a Goodman unit with a dual capacitor. any ideas would be appreciated.
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Originally Posted by lsuboy06
I just changed the fan condenser fan motor and capacitor (both from the same electrical motor shop) and I still have to give the fan the slightest push to start it, then it runs and cools fine. I have a Goodman unit with a dual capacitor. any ideas would be appreciated.
Contrary to popular belief, the motor capacitor doesn't give the motor a "boost" but in fact the capacitor helps correct the phase angle shift caused by the inductance of the motor windings. IOW, introducing a capacitor into an inductive circuit makes it more efficient, but I digress...
thanks anyway
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ac unit not working!!please help
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