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Problems with air conditioner stryped 07-16-2006
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Posted by Stormin Mormon on July 18, 2006, 7:51 am
While that's possibly true (they use GE caps, eh?) it doesn't really
change my advice very much.

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> Probably a bad fan capacitor. Goodman is noted for bad caps. Just
> replace it, and be happy. Replace both of htem to be sure.
Compressor
> caps go bad, also.
>

Gooman doesn't make the capicators!




Posted by Robert Gammon on July 18, 2006, 8:04 am
Stormin Mormon wrote:
> While that's possibly true (they use GE caps, eh?) it doesn't really
> change my advice very much.
>
>
Quality of components is one aspect of a quality unit. Another is a
quality of design. Still another is quality of assembly.

Goodman has to cut corners EVERYWHERE as they lead the industry in
supplying low cost units.

OTOH, I think that they own the Amana AC brand, so to keep that brand's
reputation, they MUST be using higher quality components on those units.

Posted by aka-SBM on July 18, 2006, 9:45 am

> Stormin Mormon wrote:
>> While that's possibly true (they use GE caps, eh?) it doesn't really
>> change my advice very much.
>>
>>
> Quality of components is one aspect of a quality unit. Another is a
> quality of design. Still another is quality of assembly.
>
> Goodman has to cut corners EVERYWHERE as they lead the industry in
> supplying low cost units.
> OTOH, I think that they own the Amana AC brand, so to keep that brand's
> reputation, they MUST be using higher quality components on those units.


Apollo owns Goodman, Goodman owns GmC, QuietFlex, Amana, and Janitrol names.






Posted by HeatMan on July 18, 2006, 4:03 pm

> Stormin Mormon wrote:
> > While that's possibly true (they use GE caps, eh?) it doesn't really
> > change my advice very much.
> >
> >
> Quality of components is one aspect of a quality unit. Another is a
> quality of design. Still another is quality of assembly.
>
> Goodman has to cut corners EVERYWHERE as they lead the industry in
> supplying low cost units.
>
> OTOH, I think that they own the Amana AC brand, so to keep that brand's
> reputation, they MUST be using higher quality components on those units.

IMO, they bought Amana to attempt to gain some respectability.....



Posted by Ignoramus18860 on July 17, 2006, 9:30 am
> 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.


Sure, take the cover off and see if there is voltage on the fan motor
terminals.

That buzzing, does it seem like the compressor is running?

Poke around with a multimeter and you will likely have your answer
soon.

If you have a clamp on ammeter, you can try to find out how much
current g goping through the wires, that would also help answer a
question whether the compressor pump is running.

Be careful, but not fearful.

i

> 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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