Our motor went out a week ago. I bought a new one and my friend replaced it. It worked about 5 minutes and the cool air came on and then the fan just quit again. Is it hooked up wrong? Did we ruin the new motor? Is there another underlying cause????
need more info,what type unit you have,what type and size motor you replaced and the type and size of the new one,what size of run capacitor does it take and what size is being used now,how many speeds is the new one and what speed it was hooked up to. if you get me this info i will be glad to try and help you get to the root of your problem
It is probably not hooked in securely. Detatch it and take a look. It may be a simple fix.
the difficulty your experiencing is due a mixture of a foul condenser fan motor and grimy coils. call your community provider organization for a restore and that they gets u up and going good away as Your problem is a basic one and the provider guy would have the climate on his truck. the completed restore ought to fee around $250 for all factors and exertions. and could take an hour and 0.5 to end... possibly evaluate a upkeep contract as some companies grant discount rates whilst u sign in for one
You don't say whether it is the indoor blower motor or the outdoor condensor fan motor. Either way the motor is probably a split capacitor motor. The capacitor should be replaced anytime the motor is replaced. If you did not replace the capacitor, it may be a problem with the capacitor's electrical rating. If it is not the correct capacitor, the motor will draw excessive current and a built in protective device will trip open and shut off the motor. Your problem may have been a bad capacitor in the first place.capacitors usually fail before a motor, or they often fail because of a problem with the motor. It is also possible you have not connected the wiring correctly. The motor will have a wiring diagram on its nameplate that tells which wires are connected to what. It is easy to miswire a replacement motor. The only way to know if the motor has been damaged is by testing it with an electrical multimeter. It is not a difficult proceedure but if you are not familiar with the process it is easy to mistake the results.You may need to bite the bullet and call in a qualified hvac service technician to find out what is really going on. The technician should be able to tell you exactly what the problem is within 30 minutes or less. If it is a wiring problem, they should be able to correct it quickly and at a minimal cost. If it is a faulty capacitor they will probably have a replacement capacitor in stock on their service vehicle. They should be able to tell you exactly how much any parts and/or labor will cost before any actual repairs are made.
