Loud Noise From The AC Condenser


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Old 10-17-21, 03:30 AM
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Loud Noise From The AC Condenser

I don't know how to upload video to this site but I have the same issue as this user/owner

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We were getting room temp air from the supply vents because the condenser fan was not running. I replaced the capacitor but it did not fix the problem.

Finding the right capacitor for the AC condenser

I replaced the condenser fan motor today and we are getting cold air again (return 77 degree - supply vents - 56 degree). The loud noise from the compressor is still present

I'm not sure a simple power reset to the AC system will work or do i need a new compressor ? My system is a 2006 three Ton York

I don't really have a budget for a new compressor....

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Old 10-17-21, 07:41 AM
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Is the fan motor running the right way?
What kind of noise is this? We’d need a lot more information to diagnose the issue.
A 15 year old R-22 residential system isn’t worth putting a compressor in.
 
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Old 10-17-21, 08:08 AM
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I'm having the same noise as this user/owner

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It will cool the house just fine..but the noise... I did not notice the fan motor died until i got the electricity bill for September .. the compressor was probably running without the fan for weeks..
 
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Old 10-17-21, 08:10 AM
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Still impossible to really diagnose. Almost sounds like a relief stuck open.
 
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Old 10-17-21, 11:01 AM
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the compressor was probably running without the fan for weeks..
The system wouldn't be cooling very well if the condenser fan wasn't running.
The compressor would be constantly cycling on overload (high heat).
If that is what happened..... the compressor is shot.
 
 

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