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Posted by on July 2, 2007, 11:20 pm
> Bellaziza@gmail.com wrote:
> > Hello,
> >
> > My central a/c system will not turn on and I really don't want to
> > spend the $$$ to get someone out to fix it if it is no big repair.
> > Anyway, here's what happens...
> >
> > Turn the a/c on by lowering the temperature inside on the thermostat
> > on the wall in the hallway. The central fan blows, but nothing cold
> > comes out. Actually the air is pretty hot! The outside unit is not
> > making the usual noise that we hear when it runs normally, but the fan
> > on the top is running....I went out to see if kicking it would make it
> > work and noticed the fan. Anyway, if someone more knowledgable could
> > give me an idea of ehat is going on, I would really appreciate it. We
> > came back last night from vacation to find our a/c out and with no
> > good reason.
>
> Assuming you've checked the obvious circuit breaker/fuse condition:
>
> If the compressor is not running, the most common cause is a defective*
> relay/solenoid. This can be fixed/replaced by a moderately handy
> handyperson.
>
> If the compressor IS running, the solution is beyond the scope of the
> average homeowner.
>
> ---
> *The relay could be fried or not making good contact.
I see this is over your 'scope' as she said the outdoor fan is running.
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