Air Conditioner Motor Not Working

Do not proceed if you re not sure you ve properly shut off the power.

Air conditioner motor not working.

This is another part that must be repaired by a professional hvac contractor. Most ac systems are designed to work within a large range of temperature variants and environments however due to numerous causes the air conditioner is still prone to overheating. Do not touch the capacitor terminals or you may get shocked. It s located on the side of the building near the outdoor a c unit.

The evaporator coil sits inside your home within the air handler unit furnace or fan coil pulling heat and humidity from indoor air as it passes through. Relay boards are often misdiagnosed. It is common for the contactor to go bad over time which restricts the outside fan from working properly. Remove the service panel on the a c unit.

Air conditioner not cooling air conditioner won t blow cold air. If your ac system turns on but doesn t blow out cold air ensure all the vents are open and the thermostat is set properly. If these aren t the problem check the air filter. An air conditioner contactor is an electrical switch that controls the compressor and condenser fan motor.

If it s clogged with dirt or other debris you won t get any air flow. Before replacing the board make sure you check more commonly defective parts particularly the fan motor capacitor and the fan motor itself. Air conditioner fans not working can be a sign of a frozen evaporator coil. Another common problem with the air conditioner blower motor not starting up is caused by overheating.