Troubleshooting and Testing
Fan motor runs intermittently.
Compressor will not run, but fan motor
Compressor cycles on motor protector.
4. Energy saving switch (if applicable).
5. Electronic control (if applicable).
6. Wire disconnected or connection loose.
7. Capacitor. (Discharge capacitor before testing.)
8. Defective fan motor windings.
9. Will not rotate. Fan blade hitting shroud or blower
wheel hitting scroll. (Motor cycles on overload.)
1. Cycle on motor protector.
1. Condenser fan blade or evaporator blower wheel.
2. Loose power clamp or set screw.
4. Grommets (if applicable).
5. Capacitor. (Discharge capacitor before testing.)
7. Motor protector (external).
8. Motor protector (internal).
9. Electronic control (if applicable).
2. Motor protector (external).
3. Motor protector (internal).
5. Condenser air flow restriction.
6. Condenser fins damaged.
2. Selector switch position.
3. Temperature control position.
8. Terminals and connectors.
Troubleshooting Procedures