A/C condensor fan doesnt work and no cool air
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08-05-16, 08:44 AM
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A/C condensor fan doesnt work and no cool air
Hi All,
I was trying to use the old thread but it wouldnt let me comment there ...
http://www.doityourself.com/forum/ai...running.html#b
My AC was not blowing cold air. So checking outside, saw the fan atop the condensor box not moving. I tried this morning to manually move the fan blades and it did start moving.. BUT.. not cold air.
I was trying to get an idea of costs involved in changing the caps and adding freon? (the link above)
So looks like a scenario of bad capacitor and low freon in Texas
Thanks for your feedbacks
I was trying to use the old thread but it wouldnt let me comment there ...
http://www.doityourself.com/forum/ai...running.html#b
My AC was not blowing cold air. So checking outside, saw the fan atop the condensor box not moving. I tried this morning to manually move the fan blades and it did start moving.. BUT.. not cold air.
I was trying to get an idea of costs involved in changing the caps and adding freon? (the link above)
So looks like a scenario of bad capacitor and low freon in Texas
Thanks for your feedbacks
#3
08-05-16, 08:59 AM
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Welcome to the forums.
There have been hundreds of threads on the same exact problem since that 2006 thread.
You pushed the fan blades.... did they start turning faster on their own or only as fast as you pushed them. Usually if you have a capacitor problem you'll hear humming coming from the fan or compressor as they try to start.
Do you know if the contactor is being closed ? That's a good place to start.
A meter may be needed to check voltages.
I would start by turning the power off the condensor unit and removing the wiring cover. That's where the caps would be as well as the contactor.
There have been hundreds of threads on the same exact problem since that 2006 thread.
You pushed the fan blades.... did they start turning faster on their own or only as fast as you pushed them. Usually if you have a capacitor problem you'll hear humming coming from the fan or compressor as they try to start.
Do you know if the contactor is being closed ? That's a good place to start.
A meter may be needed to check voltages.
I would start by turning the power off the condensor unit and removing the wiring cover. That's where the caps would be as well as the contactor.
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08-05-16, 09:13 AM
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The fan runs as fast as it would when it starts on it own when i manually pushed it a couple of times as shown in some of the videos. I was hoping that was the problem which was capacitor related. But temp not changing meant something more.
Maybe the attic unit related?
what do you mean by "Do you know if the contactor is being closed ?" Not that AC stuff savvy
Maybe the attic unit related?
what do you mean by "Do you know if the contactor is being closed ?" Not that AC stuff savvy
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Bob: I do not know the refrigerant type. Its a 15 yr old TRANE XE 1200, 3 TON i believe (TTP036D100AC)
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08-05-16, 09:35 AM
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When the thermostat calls for cooling..... the contactor inside the condensor closes and starts the fan and the compressor. Since your fan has a problem the compressor is probably coming on and is being shut down on overload (high heat). This is not good for the compressor.
You need to address the fan issue first. Since the fans runs when you push it.... the contactor would appear to be closed and the capacitor is bad. Start there.
That is not a correct model number you posted. (it was written incorrectly on the inspection report)
You need to address the fan issue first. Since the fans runs when you push it.... the contactor would appear to be closed and the capacitor is bad. Start there.
That is not a correct model number you posted. (it was written incorrectly on the inspection report)
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08-05-16, 09:40 AM
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Trane - Home Comfort Systems
XE 1200 AIR CONDITIONER
Model Nominal
Tons Height
(in.) Width
(in.) Depth
(in.)
TTP018C 1.5 29 33 29
TTP024C 2 33 33 29
TTP030D 2.5 41 33 29
TTP036D 3 41 33 29
TTP042D 3.5 37 39 35
TTP048D 4 37 39 35
TTP060E 5 37 39 35
XE 1200 AIR CONDITIONER
Model Nominal
Tons Height
(in.) Width
(in.) Depth
(in.)
TTP018C 1.5 29 33 29
TTP024C 2 33 33 29
TTP030D 2.5 41 33 29
TTP036D 3 41 33 29
TTP042D 3.5 37 39 35
TTP048D 4 37 39 35
TTP060E 5 37 39 35
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PJ:
If fan starts if I manually start it, wont the problem of overload and overheat be resolved letting the compressor stay on?
If fan starts if I manually start it, wont the problem of overload and overheat be resolved letting the compressor stay on?
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Ok Cap definitely bad.. the top has bulged out. Have to wait till Monday to get one. Everything closed!
