Outside Unit does not shut off/iced over
#1
09-20-02, 07:23 PM
Outside Unit does not shut off/iced over
Outside unit does not shut off, unless we cut breaker. The pipe going from house to unit gets iced over if runs for long period of time. Thermostat inside seems to be shutting off and on like it should (??) We are going to try changing the thermostat. Any ideas on what else could be the problem?? HELP!!
#2
09-20-02, 07:32 PM
With the power to the outdoor unit off and the thermostat turned to off, take a look inside the control box on the outdoor unit. You're looking for a large relay which is called the compressor contactor, See if it's stuck closed either because there are ants in it or the contact points have burned together. You could have a wiring or t-stat problem but the first thing to check is the contactor. If you continue to run the unit with the freezing, you'll soon be buying a new compressor. $$$$
#7
09-22-02, 06:25 AM
The contactor in the outside unit might be defective. Replace.
Cut and Paste this web link to find more about Contactor part.
http://toad.net/~jsmeenen/contactor.html
good luck!
Cut and Paste this web link to find more about Contactor part.
http://toad.net/~jsmeenen/contactor.html
good luck!
