I always keep spare parts for the common parts that go bad on my AC unit like capacitors, fuses, contactor, and relay recommended to check the capacitors at least once a year with a multimeter ... good video
Thank you for the information. I noticed the fan refused to kick in when system was calling for heat. I removed the old one and placed an order for a new one on Amazon for $10. My multi meter doesn't have a setting to test capacitors so I don't know if this one is really bad. But I like my chances that a new capacitor will solve the problem!
@@lisagaytan3052 I have learned there are usually 3 reasons why the fan does not turn: 1) capacitor, 2) control board and 3) the fan motor itself. I heard the more likely causes are the first two. The fan relay switch is the weak link on the control board. The relay is supposed to turn on the fan when system sends it a signal. The motor itself does not go bad often, especially if you spin it and it turns freely. I was able to get a control board from Amazon for $160 and plugged it in wire for wire from old control board. It was one of the more satisfying DIY fixes I had done. 😀
Hoping this is the fix. AC/Furnace fan runs but not like it has historically. Even with the thermostat switch in the ON position (not auto) when the fan should run constantly, the fan shuts down after a few minutes. I spun the fan motor by hand and it spins freely with no play or odd noises. Hopefully this rules out the fan motor being the problem. So, I ordered the replacement capacitor from Amazon and look forward to installing it to see if this gets my fan motor running as it should. Thank You !
There with your permission my friends, in my case I already changed the capacitor, and it continued the same, and I already tried, the black connector of the high speed and the soft cable of the blower of the neutral, and if there is current, now the world has already closed, and I want you to help me brothers
Thank you. Ky ac fan motor comes on for about 5 seconds then immediately cuts off. May i respectfully ask you and your community for some helpful ideas please????????
You should use a multimeter to test capacitor strength OR wherever you bought it from should have used a multimeter to test the old one first. I wouldn't buy run capacitors online - too many bad actors out there. There are AC parts stores out there that you can take your capacitor into, have them test it, and then they can sell you a new one. $39 is kinda pricey for a basic run capacitor (i.e. you probably got ripped off). Most are $15 to $20 total (after sales tax is applied). Your AC system has two run capacitors: One for the motor outside the residence and one for the blower motor inside. Outside capacitors tend to fail sooner than the inside ones due to being outside.
Im watching and waiting for this guy to get his ass zapped. The capacitor holds electricity and hes poking his fingers all around and between the two terminals. The important thing to do is safely discharge the capacitor so it doesnt shock you or explode.
Don’t use a tool to short anything. The resulting arc can ruin the anti corrosion coating or chrome finish on the tool. Use a jumper with a load resistor or a short piece of wire. Don’t look at the capacitor while shorting the terminals to discharge it.
This advice is like telling people to never use light switches or plug in any device into the wall. Those actions cause arcs all the time. So what if the finish on a screwdriver is ruined? It's way better than getting a nasty electric shock. Unless someone keeps resistors around to do electronics work, which most homeowners won't have on hand unless they have other hobbies, shorting with a screwdriver is fine in a pinch. It's not great for the health of the capacitor, but if it's already toast, then the extra shorting step for safety ain't gonna do squat. Most run capacitors are also already drained anyway but why take any unnecessary chances?
Home owner can do a lot of things around the house. Even though you may think he is not corrected in some part of the video. It is not that complicated for a mechanical incline person. AC tech is trained for more complicated problem. Even if the fan is not tested correctly, you can find other videos on how to. You can help anytime by showing the rest of us on how instead of just calling out this person who is trying to help. You are not really losing any business here.
I’m sorry you are completely wrong first thing you as a homeowner should not be doing your own air-conditioning work and secondly, if the motor is going out even though you can spin it freely with the power off, there’s no charge the fan is charged electrically by 120 V if it’s a gas furnace and if it’s a air handler then it’s 220 V and when you turn power to that unit the motor will be binding because I feel like it’s real hard to turn because the winds inside have shorted out and caused the fan motor to go out changing the capacitor will not guarantee that The Fan will stay running, because if it will go out due to over heating or amps still this usually runs about $600-$1800 depending on what kind of fan motor you have. If it’s a standard motor it’s lesser if it’s a modulating motor which is computerized then you’re looking at the larger number for Repair.
Hard disagree. Replacing the capacitors is one of the easiest, cheapest repair jobs any homeowner can and should do themselves. AC techs despise the extremely common capacitor calls and will rip you off for wasting their time. Replacing the capacitor with an identically sized (for the job) capacitor is $15-$20. An AC service call is $100+ just for the visit and then they'll overcharge you $50-$300 for the replacement capacitor. When it doubt, take the capacitor out, find an AC parts supply shop nearby (they exist), have them test it to confirm alive/dead and, if dead, buy a replacement, install the new one, and 90% of the time the system is back in working order.
Home owner can do a lot of things around the house. Even though you may think he is not corrected in some part of the video. It is not that complicated for a mechanical incline person. AC tech is trained for more complicated problem. Even if the fan is not tested correctly, you can find other videos on how to. You can help anytime by showing the rest of us on how instead of just calling out this person who is trying to help. You are not really losing any business here.
I always keep spare parts for the common parts that go bad on my AC unit like capacitors, fuses, contactor, and relay recommended to check the capacitors at least once a year with a multimeter ... good video
Thank you for the information. I noticed the fan refused to kick in when system was calling for heat. I removed the old one and placed an order for a new one on Amazon for $10. My multi meter doesn't have a setting to test capacitors so I don't know if this one is really bad. But I like my chances that a new capacitor will solve the problem!
Did the new capacitor fix the problem?
@@lisagaytan3052 No, the capacitor was not the problem. A new control board fixed the problem.
@@ZL8103 thanks for your response
@@lisagaytan3052 I have learned there are usually 3 reasons why the fan does not turn: 1) capacitor, 2) control board and 3) the fan motor itself. I heard the more likely causes are the first two. The fan relay switch is the weak link on the control board. The relay is supposed to turn on the fan when system sends it a signal. The motor itself does not go bad often, especially if you spin it and it turns freely. I was able to get a control board from Amazon for $160 and plugged it in wire for wire from old control board. It was one of the more satisfying DIY fixes I had done. 😀
@@ZL8103 thanks. My furnace is from 1973 doesn't even say what brand it is. Lol. Time to get searching for parts.
Hoping this is the fix. AC/Furnace fan runs but not like it has historically. Even with the thermostat switch in the ON position (not auto) when the fan should run constantly, the fan shuts down after a few minutes. I spun the fan motor by hand and it spins freely with no play or odd noises. Hopefully this rules out the fan motor being the problem. So, I ordered the replacement capacitor from Amazon and look forward to installing it to see if this gets my fan motor running as it should. Thank You !
Thank you, mind was the battery on my thernostat
Great video!
Very informative and very helpful!
Thanks very much
I I have a push button that pushes in and out for the blower but it just doesn’t turn on by itself
There with your permission my friends, in my case I already changed the capacitor, and it continued the same, and I already tried, the black connector of the high speed and the soft cable of the blower of the neutral, and if there is current, now the world has already closed, and I want you to help me brothers
Thank you. Ky ac fan motor comes on for about 5 seconds then immediately cuts off. May i respectfully ask you and your community for some helpful ideas please????????
My capa is 5uf +-5 is reading 4.52 is good or bad?
Your unit should still work but it's not an ideal situation. The capacitor should be replaced. It is out of the tolerance range.
I bought one 50+5 for 39 today. Still no luck
You should use a multimeter to test capacitor strength OR wherever you bought it from should have used a multimeter to test the old one first. I wouldn't buy run capacitors online - too many bad actors out there. There are AC parts stores out there that you can take your capacitor into, have them test it, and then they can sell you a new one. $39 is kinda pricey for a basic run capacitor (i.e. you probably got ripped off). Most are $15 to $20 total (after sales tax is applied). Your AC system has two run capacitors: One for the motor outside the residence and one for the blower motor inside. Outside capacitors tend to fail sooner than the inside ones due to being outside.
Well then you need a new motor.
My blower motor doesn't have a capacitor. It does have it's own breaker. It runs for about 10 minutes then quits. What now?
Unit will not turn on or make any noise at all.
Im watching and waiting for this guy to get his ass zapped. The capacitor holds electricity and hes poking his fingers all around and between the two terminals. The important thing to do is safely discharge the capacitor so it doesnt shock you or explode.
Don’t use a tool to short anything. The resulting arc can ruin the anti corrosion coating or chrome finish on the tool. Use a jumper with a load resistor or a short piece of wire. Don’t look at the capacitor while shorting the terminals to discharge it.
This advice is like telling people to never use light switches or plug in any device into the wall. Those actions cause arcs all the time. So what if the finish on a screwdriver is ruined? It's way better than getting a nasty electric shock. Unless someone keeps resistors around to do electronics work, which most homeowners won't have on hand unless they have other hobbies, shorting with a screwdriver is fine in a pinch. It's not great for the health of the capacitor, but if it's already toast, then the extra shorting step for safety ain't gonna do squat. Most run capacitors are also already drained anyway but why take any unnecessary chances?
Home owner can do a lot of things around the house. Even though you may think he is not corrected in some part of the video. It is not that complicated for a mechanical incline person. AC tech is trained for more complicated problem. Even if the fan is not tested correctly, you can find other videos on how to. You can help anytime by showing the rest of us on how instead of just calling out this person who is trying to help. You are not really losing any business here.
This took longer than one minute. It is not easy peasy as described. 🙄
In what world did you really believe that this issue would be fixed in “one minute”?
I’m sorry you are completely wrong first thing you as a homeowner should not be doing your own air-conditioning work and secondly, if the motor is going out even though you can spin it freely with the power off, there’s no charge the fan is charged electrically by 120 V if it’s a gas furnace and if it’s a air handler then it’s 220 V and when you turn power to that unit the motor will be binding because I feel like it’s real hard to turn because the winds inside have shorted out and caused the fan motor to go out changing the capacitor will not guarantee that The Fan will stay running, because if it will go out due to over heating or amps still this usually runs about $600-$1800 depending on what kind of fan motor you have. If it’s a standard motor it’s lesser if it’s a modulating motor which is computerized then you’re looking at the larger number for Repair.
Hard disagree. Replacing the capacitors is one of the easiest, cheapest repair jobs any homeowner can and should do themselves. AC techs despise the extremely common capacitor calls and will rip you off for wasting their time. Replacing the capacitor with an identically sized (for the job) capacitor is $15-$20. An AC service call is $100+ just for the visit and then they'll overcharge you $50-$300 for the replacement capacitor. When it doubt, take the capacitor out, find an AC parts supply shop nearby (they exist), have them test it to confirm alive/dead and, if dead, buy a replacement, install the new one, and 90% of the time the system is back in working order.
@@privacyvalued4134Very true, took me a total of 5 minutes to swap capacitors & only cost me 14$ on Amazon. Runs perfect now.
Home owner can do a lot of things around the house. Even though you may think he is not corrected in some part of the video. It is not that complicated for a mechanical incline person. AC tech is trained for more complicated problem. Even if the fan is not tested correctly, you can find other videos on how to. You can help anytime by showing the rest of us on how instead of just calling out this person who is trying to help. You are not really losing any business here.
That’s a hard disagree as well.
Most stores around here won't sell to the DIYer. You have to go online to get your parts.
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