My compressor (Lennox XC14) stopped running today after running fine up until yesterday. At first I thought it was the safety switch on the condensate pump since it looked like it was having trouble. Cleaned out the pump, verified it was working, but still no luck. Verified it wasn’t a bad safety switch by bypassing it. When I turn the thermostat to cool, by the time I get outside the unit is quiet and doesn’t seem to be trying to start. Maybe the compressor shuts off if the fan doesn’t start after some time? If I manually press the contactor switch, then I do hear a hum, but the fan doesn’t attempt to start. I assume this is likely the start capacitor? There are two separate capacitors (the run cap is definitely non-own) so I’m assuming the original was replaced at some point since the manual shows a single cap with three connections. Interestingly the run cap is the one that looks more likely bad (some rust on it). The fan will move if I push it, but it doesn’t spin freely.

Good morning, i have a unit in my attic and I’m not seeing any water come out the drain line. I went and checked and there is a little water in the pan...not much, but some. When I poured some water down the main drain line, it did come out of the pipe outside the house, however I noticed that the secondary line would put water back up in to the pan when I mildly suctioned it with my finger. Should this be happening? Should water ever be in this pan and trapped in the secondary line? Here are some pictures for reference. My thinking is all water should exit the house via the primary line, maybe I’m wrong?