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Laurie Tompkins Posted on Jun 11, 2016
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1998 Duo-therm Brisk Air compressor not coming on. Smelled of burnt electrical when first happened. How do I check to see what the problem is?

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Burnt smell is not a good sign. If your compressor is not turning and the clixon does not shut off power you will hear a humming sound and start smelling as unit burns it self up. Chances are your compressor has seized and needs to be replaced.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 30, 2009

SOURCE: Dou Therm Brisk Air not running

Turn the ac off go up top the coach and remove the cover. Look for fan blockage, Wasp, mud dauber etc. Caution if it is wasps they will chase you off the end of your coach. Take some spray with you. If there is no blockage the fan motor is toast.
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Dan Webster

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  • Posted on Jun 10, 2009

SOURCE: compressor not starting

Most likely it is a small round overload found next to the wires going into the compressor. If that one seems ok then the next thing I would check is the capacitor. Might need a start assist.ce5a8bd.jpg

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Anonymous

  • 1124 Answers
  • Posted on Jul 09, 2009

SOURCE: i have a duo therm brisk air model 57915-001 leak

Could be the drain path is clogged.. Take the cover off & see if you can get it cleaned..

Bill Long

  • 606 Answers
  • Posted on Aug 13, 2009

SOURCE: Duo Therm kicking on the compressor, getting cold, but no fan!

Shut the power off to the unit, spin the fan blade to see if it spins freely. If it doesn't spin freely, (there appears to be a little drag when you spin it),the bearings are bad, if it does spin freely, then try moving the motor shaft from side to side if there’s any play in the shaft side to side then the bearings are worn and motor needs replaced. Then, check the capacitor, if it’s bulging even slightly, the capacitor is bad and needs replaced. Most of the time people replace the capacitor if motor seems ok. If capacitor is ok, turn power on to see if the motor is getting the proper voltage, if it is and not trying to run, then the windings are probably open, the motor's bad and needs replaced.

Testimonial: "Thank You. Since posting this question yesterday, i removed the cover, the shaft moved quite easily. I spun it and then turned on theunit. It works!"

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 28, 2010

SOURCE: AC compressor won't start

hi,you might need a new compressor...you will need need to go back were you bought capacitor...buy a hard start capacitor too..this might crank the compressor...hope this helps.if you buy it..call an ill tell you how to wire it...if it dont ,you need new compressor...call michael..doctor airr..appl.repair...843-384-8474...

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