Inducer fan not coming on..(3months old an its new) I beleive its the capacitor... Any way of testing it before you go out and get another? If so email me with details on how..Thanks....
2007-03-11 17:23:03 · 5 answers · asked by wildmugato 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Use a volt meter on it but be sure you don't touch it will knock you for a flip. Most that I have messed with have a reading of somewhere around 600ACV. It is just a charge system to give you that extra ump when starting. Good luck.
2007-03-11 17:39:47 · answer #1 · answered by edj009 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Capacitors have a rating... they can be tested with common electrical tools. Check the side panel of the capacitor. It will tell you what it "should" be doing. then test it using a ammeter and or voltmeter. A capacitor should hold it's rated charge for a rated amount of time before dissipating, since it is nothing more than a temporary battery. All details can be found on the capacitor itself.
2007-03-11 17:30:42 · answer #2 · answered by Synapse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be cheaper to replace it and see if the fan works unless you have access to a tester for capacitors. The capacitor should not cost over 6 or 7 dollars.
2007-03-12 01:37:19 · answer #3 · answered by fixitall 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF THE CAPACITOR IS SWOLLEN, ID REPLACE IT. OR DO THE CHECK WITH A VOLT METER. I ALWAYS CHANGE OUT THE CAPACITOR WHEN I CHANGE A MOTOR. IT IS A CHEAP PRICE TO PAY WHEN THE CAPACITOR COULD BE THE REASON THE LAST MOTOR WENT OUT. IT COULD BURN OUT THIS MOTOR TOO.
2007-03-11 17:54:46 · answer #4 · answered by jimboponder 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check it with a meter that has a capacitance check on it.
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2007-03-11 17:32:05 · answer #5 · answered by miketyson26 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋