In this case the outdoor fan is not running due to a bad capacitor.
Central ac outdoor fan not working.
If all else fails check to see if there is a problem with your air conditioner s physical.
After some investigating you determine that your outside ac unit isn t running but the inside is.
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This shows you how to troubleshoot and fix a heat pump or ac unit that is not working.
You don t hear the outdoor unit s compressor working and the fan isn t spinning.
The first is an inspection of the outdoor unit to physically see if the fan is turning.
If the fan isn t running at all or there is.
If you observe the ac condenser fan not spinning on your outdoor air conditioning unit the problem is likely one of a few common things.
If the compressor is working but the fan won t turn then the problem is most likely with the motor and or capacitor.
When your air conditioner s outside fan is not working inspect the fan itself.
The condenser lines should be cold and the air inside the home should be cool.
A filter that s not a proper fit can obstruct airflow and put more stress on your air condition fan.
Your outside ac hums but the fan doesn t spin or the entire outside ac unit isn t working at all.
After an extended period of time you fan can break or stop working.
Despite hearing the sound of the ac turning on your house is not cooling down as it used to.
There are a few ways to tell if your a c fan is temporarily or permanently out of order.
Symptoms of a central a c fan not working.