Fan On Air Conditioning Unit Not Working

Ac not working or cooling.

Fan on air conditioning unit not working.

Unit not receiving power. The first is an inspection of the outdoor unit to physically see if the fan is turning. If the compressor is working but the fan won t turn then the problem is most likely with the motor and or capacitor. The condenser lines should be cold and the air inside the home should be cool.

Find the start capacitor for the fan. Then be sure the furnace filter is clean. Maybe you notice that there is warm air blowing through your vents despite the fact that you are good about changing your ac filters and you ve never had any type of problem like this. If this is the case you can flip the switch at your circuit breaker back on.

Start with the easy fixes. Your system s air filter traps dust dirt and other airborne pollutants to keep indoor air and internal cooling system components cleaner. 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. Do not proceed if you re not sure you ve properly shut off the power.

Various parts of your air conditioner can overheat and trip your circuit breaker forcing your air conditioner to shut down. There are a few ways to tell if your a c fan is temporarily or permanently out of order. If your air conditioner will turn on and your thermostat is set properly but your system is not cooling you may have a dirty or blocked air condenser. If the outdoor fan isn t spinning first check the breaker or fuse box.

Shut off the power supply to the air conditioner at the disconnect or breaker panel. If all else fails check to see if there is a problem with your air conditioner s physical. A filter that s not a proper fit can obstruct airflow and put more stress on your air condition fan. After an extended period of time you fan can break or stop working.

Another common and easily remedied situation that sometimes results in a central air conditioner fan not working is a dirty clogged air filter. Symptoms of a central a c fan not working. Some air conditioner fan problems might be a power issue rather than anything to do with the fan s assembly. Remove the service panel on the a c unit.

When your air conditioner s outside fan is not working inspect the fan itself. If a reset doesn t correct the problem there may be a couple of problems at work here. If you believe that the ac s not working or you re getting little or no cold air check these three things first. Make sure all the registers in the house are wide open.

Ac fan not working outside. Your air conditioner is not cooling the air. When your ac isn t cooling properly you may want to check your outdoor unit.