Air Conditioner Motor Not Working

It is common for the contactor to go bad over time which restricts the outside fan from working properly.

Air conditioner motor not working.

This is another part that must be repaired by a professional hvac contractor. The relay board provides voltage to many components of the air conditioner including the fan motor. Air conditioner not cooling air conditioner won t blow cold air. An air conditioner contactor is an electrical switch that controls the compressor and condenser fan motor.

Do not proceed if you re not sure you ve properly shut off the power. Do not touch the capacitor terminals or you may get shocked. If these aren t the problem check the air filter. If it s clogged with dirt or other debris you won t get any air flow.

Most ac systems are designed to work within a large range of temperature variants and environments however due to numerous causes the air conditioner is still prone to overheating. Before replacing the board make sure you check more commonly defective parts particularly the fan motor capacitor and the fan motor itself. Remove the service panel on the a c unit. Air conditioner fans not working can be a sign of a frozen evaporator coil.

Shut off the power supply to the air conditioner at the disconnect or breaker panel. Another common problem with the air conditioner blower motor not starting up is caused by overheating. If the relay board isn t working properly the fan might not run. If your ac system turns on but doesn t blow out cold air ensure all the vents are open and the thermostat is set properly.