Air Conditioning - Slow condenser fan blades
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eatchicken
04-25-05, 05:10 PM
The fan on my outside compressor is acting strange. It labors to turn and actually starts but then slows down to a crawl in the same spot each time around. I've replaced the capacitor (no change) and the fan blades spin freely when the unit is off. Is the motor simply shot?
I've done a search here and can't seem to zero in on the answer. Please help!
I've done a search here and can't seem to zero in on the answer. Please help!
Jay11J
04-25-05, 05:31 PM
sounds like the motor is going out on you.. Make sure you are getting full power at all times.
eatchicken
04-25-05, 05:36 PM
I'm pretty sure it's getting full power.
eatchicken
04-26-05, 03:56 AM
How would I check that it's getting full power?
Ed Imeduc
04-26-05, 07:42 AM
Sounds like you are ready for a new motor. What you need there to check it is an Amprobe that will tell you right away. But the way it is acting get a new one. Same Hp . RPM and turns the same way as it does.
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eatchicken
04-26-05, 12:21 PM
OK. I can do that. I havent been able though to locate a motor with the same RPM's (need 1120 RPM). Any suggetions on where (online or otherwise) to find one. I'm in the Atlanta area. Thanks.
Ed Imeduc
04-26-05, 12:47 PM
Dont know if you can buy from them try Johnstone supply or Grainger Any small electric shop or hvac shop. Mark dowwn how the wires go.
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eatchicken
04-26-05, 04:48 PM
OK - Last question - I can't seem to find a fan that matches the horsepower, and the RPMs. If I have to go with a different RPM, should I go higher? What kind of problems would that present?
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
Ed Imeduc
04-27-05, 06:26 AM
Book shows Rheem has a OEM 1/4 hp at 1110 RPM can you find that one. Like you say most are 1075 RPM. I dont know what to tell you Lower RPM will kick up the head psi some And higher RPM more noise.
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Grady
04-27-05, 01:31 PM
I doubt the difference in 1110 & 1075 rpm will make a significant difference.
eatchicken
04-28-05, 06:57 AM
Thanks for all the help. I'll let y'all know how the install goes.
eatchicken
04-29-05, 06:12 PM
Everything now works fine. Tanks for all the help!