Air Conditioning - unit just buzzes

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eindhoven
12-10-07, 05:57 AM
Hello to everyone. Our AC unit is old. Probably been the same one since it was built in 1984. I wouldn't doubt it. We have been running heat then we got a warm snap so the AC ON was run and I noticed a buzzing sound later that night. Went outside and the whole AC cage was hot to the touch, buzzing and there was a burnt smell, fan wasn't moving. Haven't tried heat.

I'm new to the game and I'm hoping I can fix it myself. Does anyone know what it could mean. It gets power but just buzzes and get's really hot.

Thanks.

the_tow_guy
12-10-07, 06:06 AM
Could be the starting capacitor for the motor is shot. Probably going to need professional attention.
eindhoven
12-10-07, 09:17 AM
Yeah, that's just par for the course. I was thinking if it was the capacitor I could just replace from what I've been reading on this forum but it but it doesnt seem that easy.

Normally what does that mean, replacing a part or the whole unit? If it's the whole unit and I have to tell my wife, I want to be clear, under cover and away from the blast zone when she goes off.

the_tow_guy
12-10-07, 10:50 AM
I'm going to wait for one of the HVAC pro's to answer you on that, but I suspect at 23+ years old it may be getting a little long in the tooth for repairs.