Hi michael what could be a cause for an outdoor fan that starts with the ac unit but stops after the unit has run awhile maybe 20 25 minutes.
Outdoor hvac unit fan not running.
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The motor is only about 6 months old because i replaced it due to this issue but the issue is still happening.
Why your ac unit is not cooling.
And there are many things that can prevent the outdoor unit from starting some of which can be quite serious.
Outside ac unit not running.
Find the start capacitor for the fan.
To avoid the outside ac unit fan not spinning preventive maintenance is the best way to go.
If you are in lawton ok or the surrounding area give your neighbors at pippin brothers home services a call.
It s located on the side of the building near the outdoor a c unit.
The fan is loose and not bound.
The first areas that should be checked and cleared can be completed easily and quickly.
This is a very common problem whether it s an air conditioner or a heat pump.
After some investigating you determine that your outside ac unit isn t running but the inside is.
Typically this means one of two things.
Remove the service panel on the a c unit.
Most companies do provide coverage for the capacitor for a limited period of time.
Perhaps the fan inside the furnace unit runs but doesn t blow cool air.
Also if the capacitor goes out on a fairly new unit check your warranty documentation.
This shows you how to troubleshoot and fix a heat pump or ac unit that is not working.
Do not proceed if you re not sure you ve properly shut off the power.
Outdoor unit won t come on outdoor unit not running.
Despite hearing the sound of the ac turning on your house is not cooling down as it used to.
Less frequent starts and stops of the fan can reduce the stress from startup and potentially help extend it s lifespan.
Pros to running fan on air conditioner continuously.
In this case the outdoor fan is not running due to a bad capacitor.
Keeping the fan on creates a more even distribution of heating and cooling circulating the air if you have cold or hot spots in your house like a bedroom above a garage.
Your outside ac hums but the fan doesn t spin or the entire outside ac unit isn t working at all.
A c or heat pump fan condenser unit diagnosis repair.