Ruud 5.0 Tons 12 Seer Split Central System Air Conditioner
Problem for Ruud 5.0 Tons 12 Seer Split Central System Air Conditioner

Outside fan not turning




By rochericks on Jul 02, 2009

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I have inspected the outside unit, there is no debris but the fan barely turns. I can spin it by hand but it won't stay spinning. I have also verified it is getting power. Is there a reset button? If so, where is it?
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Jul 02, 2009

- Yes, it is humming. Can you approximate the cost to repair? Is this a diy thing or one better left to a professional?

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MNfisherman

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Either the fan motor's brushes are wearing out, or the relay is going bad. If there is power to the motor, than the motor is faulty.
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Is it humming? If so you may have a bad capacitor and or fan motor.
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Jul 02, 2009

- If you have average mechanical skills you can do it. Make sure you get an exact replacement motor and mark your wires so they go back in the same place. A motor probably around $75-$100. I would try a capacitor first though for $10 or so. If it doesn't fix it, you'll still have it for the new motor which a capacitor should be installed with the new motor anyway. Make sure power is off before starting. *Note the capacitor looks like a little tin can and should be mounted in the outside unit control panel. If it is swollen or oily you probably have found your problem. They can be bad though without these tell tale signs.
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