AC not providing cold air


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Old 08-11-18, 04:13 PM
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Question AC not providing cold air

I have a 16 years old outdoor Trane HVAC not providing cold air. I replaced both the Capacitor and the Contactor and still no cold air coming out from the vents. Any suggestions before I call the technician??? Thanks
 
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Old 08-11-18, 04:41 PM
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The condenser is two parts..... the fan and the compressor. Are they both running ??
 
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Old 08-11-18, 05:53 PM
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Thanks Pete, Not sure how do I know if the compressor running. The fans are spinning and air coming out of the vents in the house
 
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Old 08-11-18, 06:08 PM
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You usually can't miss the sound of the compressor and it makes it's own rumble. If it's running..... the larger insulated copper refrigerant line will be ice cold.
 

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Old 08-11-18, 10:47 PM
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Thanks for the response Pete. None of the pipes is cold so I assume it is the compressor. What's the best solution for that?
 
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Old 08-11-18, 11:19 PM
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It could be a defective compressor or compressor wiring. I don't consider working on the compressor wiring a DIY project. Great care needs to be taken working around a suspect compressor.
 
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Old 08-11-18, 11:20 PM
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Time to call a tech .... Thanks Pete.
 
 

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