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Posted by stryped on July 17, 2006, 12:21 am
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How can i check to see if my capacitor is bad?
Ron Moore wrote:
> Sounds like the starting cap on the fan motor gone away. Hopefully, when
> the buzzing went away, the motor didn't leave with it. Try the cap.
> Respectfully,
> Ron Moore
>
> > x-no:archive:yes
> >
> > I have 3 year old Goodman air conditioner. One ton. It is used for a
> > bonus room. Went upstairs for the first time in a few days. It was very
> > hot. Air was blowing through vents but not cold. The condenser outside
> > was kind of buzzing but the fan was not turning. Eventually finally the
> > buzzing went off. With a screwdriver I was able to turn the fan blades
> > very easily. Could this be the fan motor? I have a multimeter and know
> > how to use it. Is there a way to diagnose this problem myself. I have
> > two kids and money is tight right now. I saw no obvious leaks. I have a
> > leak checker but it will be the morning before I can. But wouldnt it be
> > making no noise and shut off if it was out of refrigerent? My guess was
> > the fan is not working and it caused the unit to kick off as a safety
> > measure and that the "buzzing" i heard was the bad fan motor but I dont
> > know. I have not worked with home air conditioners too much just cars.
> > Any help is appreciated!
> >
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