Details I have a problem with a Goodman Model GSH130601AA, ( 5 Ton, 13 Seer heat pump) central air unit, installed 06/15/2006. (I know, I saw online reviews but unit was put in before I saw negative experiences other people were having).... The capacitor is not swollen, (and I know that is not a positive indicator-) and the outside fan on top of unit does not turn, but will start to turn when revolved by hand and continues to do so for 30 min or so, after that feels hot (fan motor felt through cowling). Buzzing noise until fan on unit is started by hand.Compressor does not start at all, nor is running/cooling now. The inside fan on the unit runs fine, and the thermostat seems OK, at least shows inside temp. I can set to a temp, but it will not start unit. There was no indicator of trouble until Tuesday, 26 June 2012.It was running fine until then. I was cutting grass, went by unit and noticed it had stopped. If it will help with any ideas, the temperature Tuesday was 99 degrees with 84% humility. ******* any equipment, including people. Any Ideas? I just can't afford a large repair bill. Thanks in advance Jim
The fan motor is bad and needs replaced. Depending on how mechanically inclined you are, you can replace it yourself fairly easy, the hardest part being the fan blade without a hub puller. Just take your old one in with you to a local A/C supply store. The compressor is more than likely kicked off on thermal protection because of the fan motor, happens every time. After the compressor cools back down, the overload kicks back in and the compressor will start. I would also replace the capacitor while I was there, just for preventive maintience because they go out all the time, plus they are cheap. Just make sure you have the full 220v to the unit before diagnosing the problem, and make sure it is completely off when working on it, capacitors hold a charge, just in case you didn't know already. As for the Goodman problem, people never give the full story behind these units. For one, it may say Goodman on the cover, but the motor and compressor are made by the same companies other brands use, just look at the compressor brand, probably a Copeland or a Bristol used in various brands. Two, the reason that there are more negative things said about these units are simple, more units sold, more people have them, there will obviously be more to talk about. Kind of like more money, more problems. Nothing is built like it was 15 to 20 years ago. Goodman keeps their price low by not advertising for the most part. And then you have units like Lennox that are supposed to be good, cost more to buy, and absolutely too expensive when repairing and finding parts. Just so you don't think I'm a Goodman rep or anything, I prefer American Standard equipment over anything else Ha! This is of course all from a service aspect from dealing with this everyday, but still just an opinion. I hope I have helped you and get you to cooler days, and sorry about going on and on, just thought you might like a view from someone on the inside! Have a good one and good luck!
SOURCE: Goodman compressor cuts off when temp too high
When the condenser coil is dirty come high pressure and cut out the compressor, you can wash with the garden hose around the condenser coil before disconect the unit for prevent any electrocution or the sistem is overcharged
SOURCE: Blowing hot air, compressor not kicking on, just fan ? ?
are you speaking of the outside fan or inside? compressor should be a little warm but not boiling hot. the unit could be low on freon. if low it will run a while but the compressor will overheat and shut off leaving the fan running by itself ouside. if nothing outside is running check power. if you have power check the contacted outside to make sure it's pulled in. contacters are bad about going out on goodman untis. Also ants can get under contacts.
SOURCE: compressor comes on for about
The sound is from the compressor high side pressure exceeding design limits due to the fan not operating, the fan pulls air across the coil to remove heat from the freon which keeps the pressure down. The capacitor or fan motor may be bad. Need to open unit panel and visually inspect the capacitor for swelling, (rounded top should be flat) where the wires connect. Also use meter to test mfd of capacitor. May only need capacitor replacement, most common failure on this unit.
If not corrected damage can be done to the compressor due to overheating.
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