The unit runs but the fan does not move. I had it checked for a routine service a few months ago and everything was fine. Could it be the condensor unit and if so is this an expensive thing to do or would it be more feasible to buy a completely new unit. As soon as I realized the fan wasn't moving, I shut the thermostat off to prevent further problems, hopefully that wa the right thing to do.
It is about 9 years old also.
I am also under eminent domaine with my home and do not want to put alot of money into it to be taken from me.
Anty suggestions are greatly appreciated.
2006-06-08 10:47:38 · 8 answers · asked by kimmer 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Unless you are experienced with electricity. best bet is to have checked by professional HVAC tech. condenser fans( I guess this is your problem) are usually fairly simple. depend on the manufacture. It may be as simple as a capacitor, relay, or the fan its self. all repairs are simple and cost is varied by location and parts. should run less than $250 - $300.
same goes for the evaporator fan. This is usually the fan itself. As before depending on make and model. It runs about $150.
2006-06-08 16:59:36 · answer #1 · answered by brotherbox 1 · 2⤊ 2⤋
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2016-11-14 09:06:38 · answer #2 · answered by reneau 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like the fan motor is bad . if you can here the compressor come on. then you probably only need a new fan motor. this is not usually a very expensive part and is not very hard to replace. Just make sure power is off when working on the electric.
2006-06-08 12:37:00 · answer #3 · answered by Tom A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cut the power (don't trust the thermostat to do it for you, find the fuse or breaker). Clean the exterior unit thoroughly. Then move the fan by hand until it seems to move more freely. Try restarting.
2006-06-08 10:51:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
first i would check to see if the last service call has any warranties and find out what the service covers
second check power it could be a fuse or a breaker on the fan motor
third check the belts
anything else would be a little more involved
2006-06-08 11:02:33 · answer #5 · answered by tin knocker al 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That happened to my unit last year. The fan died and it cost about $600 to have it replaced. I also had the system cleaned at the same time, so I'm not sure what the actual fan replacement cost was.
2006-06-08 10:50:47 · answer #6 · answered by kathy059 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have an electrician or an a/c tech come and test it again.if its a bad motor .it can be replaced for under 200 dollars
2006-06-08 10:51:49 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It happened to me, mine was just a wire had come loose. Have a company come look at it and give you a quote. Then it is your choice if it is worth fixing.
2006-06-08 10:53:05 · answer #8 · answered by irisann1913 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋