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How to fix your AC: fan not spinning
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- Опубликовано: 14 авг 2024
- Explanation on how to fix an air conditioner unit or outdoor heat pump fan that is not working due to a bad capacitor. If the motor is running, you can get your HVAC fan to spin with this troubleshoot guide on how to replace the capacitor.
My Capacitor:
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45/5uF +-6% CBB65B
370V AC 50/60Hz SH
No-PCB CD370-4505R-0
E187356 HC98JA046
HC98JA046D3312
The screwdriver trick to get my fan running just saved my family from another almost 100 degree day until having a professional come look at my unit. Considering I have a 4 month old, I’m sure you can imagine how relieved we were to have a temporary fix! Thank you!
Same here! Part is on the way and this will work for now. Although I have to "kick start" it about every 15 minutes. We don't have kids but we do have 2 pugs which are very sensitive to the heat.
Same here. Awesome
But a box fan facing up for temporary fix without the hassle of babysitting the unit. You'll need to tie it down though.
@Robert Morrison Help its in high 80s I have grandkids here as well. Could u explain to me how u used box fan?? I'm having to go outside every 10 or 15 mins to push start my fan so we can have air.😢😮
@@LisaShankkchanging the capacitor is pretty easy. Replace that and you shouldn't worry about the fan. Get her done.
Thank you so much! The screw driver trick did not work for me but I was able to replace the capacitor by myself with no previous HVAC experience. I ordered the capacitor, some electrician gloves, and an insulated screwdriver from Amazon. It took about 30 minutes to change and worked the first time. I cannot thank you enough!
Omg omg thank u 🙏🏽 so much I’m a single mom home with a 3 yr old sweat pouring 88 degrees inside and had NoOne . Your vid was the first one I seen and I went outside and manual spin it and Lord behold it started and the AC is back blowing cold ! I hope you find cash today or something anything good 😊 for you for your service you have given to others❤️
I'm so glad it worked for you!!
I just used a long ruler 😂.
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That's good figured it out. But get you a good, solid, hard working trade career man that can work well with his hands cuz truth be told no woman should be having to go thru that. ‼️💯
@@estephianunderwood9573 I agree ! Thank You so much 🙏🏽 ❤️
Thank you, Kent, the screwdriver got my fan spinning and I thought holy shit that worked. 45 minutes later the system shut down again. I then proceeded to take the AC compressor panel off and took a look at the wiring configuration. I took photos of the wire configuration to reference and remember where the wires connect once I purchase a new capacitor. Temperature is gaining speed currently at 84* I couldn't wait to purchase online. So I made my way to Ace Hardware and was promptly directed to the section where I could find the capacitor required for my unit that cost a little more than online but since it was Saturday and the cost of an AC tech coming out on the weekend was elevated I was happy to pay the extra cost. I got back home and started to assemble the capacitor and after it looked like it was assembled correctly, I turned the switch on the panel and the unit started working and continued to work. Awesome Victory today, Thank you.
Saved my 14 year old dog on 100F plus days this week. Worked step by step to a T! We thank you for simple clear instructions and humor with CGI that would make 1970s George Lucas, blush with envy!
The kickstart screwdriver method worked for my AC unit for 20 mins before the fan stopped spinning again. Then I followed your method for getting a new capacitor and bought one for 25 bucks at ACE Hardware. Worked like a charm and haven't had an issue since. Thank you so much.
It’s been over 100 here in Arizona. I just found a capacitor for $13 at a local store and fixed my AC. You are a life saver. Thank you so much for this video!!!!
Omg!!! I’ve been through two summers with my a/c unit not working. Today I was desperately looking for some relief and found your video. I cannot thank you enough. You have brought the sanity back into my life and now my kids can sleep again!!!!
Thank you soo much! It's 95 degrees right now here in oregon and my mom called me saying the ac is broken. I rush over to the house and started researching videos and came across yours. All I did was turn off the breaker and power unit, unplug three female connectors, blew off all the dust, and reconnect the plugs. Now my mom has AC. Thank you soo much!
Thank you so much, 98 degrees in texas outside and my house had gone up to 90 couldn’t figure it out then realized the fan wasn’t spinning, temporarily fixed but the house is cooling down and my children are grateful thank you
Thank you, Kent, the screwdriver got my fan spinning. I just took a pic of the capacitor and ordered it from Amazon. I have some relief while the pkg arrives in 2 days. God bless and thanks for helping all weekend maintenance home warriors...
You sir,just saved so many men thousands of dollars.
AND WOMEN ❤ Mine has been down for a year because I couldn't afford the incredible cost of a pro.
I've been using 2 window units which is a bit awkward when I have family visit because the bedroom doors have to be open to get ac.
THANK YOU SO MUCH !
THANK YOU ❤❤❤
I know its an old video, but its standing up to time! You made this so easy for me.....the guy who barely knows how to use tools. Thank you Kent.
Just jumpstarted my AC unit with the screwdriver spin this until the repairman comes on Monday! Thank you!!!
YOU SAVED ME A LOT OF MONEY!!!! And a big headache trying to get ANYONE to come and service our unit. Thank you!!!
I rent and I woke up to find my house at 77 degrees. Felt warm air coming out the vents and went outside to see the fan wasn't spinning. A quick search brought your video up and I haven't replaced any parts but I was able to get the fan spinning and at least cool the house. Thank you very much.
This video was a lifesaver. I consider myself pretty handy, but I had no idea I could manually start the fan.
That’ll get my family though the hot night, and I’ll replace the cap tomorrow. Thank you so much.
My husband said he wants to come shake your hand. We are coming into 100° weather, and you have saved us! Thank you!
Consider my hand shaked 😄 glad it helped until you could fix it
9PM, 91 degrees, broken HVAC.. RUclips found your video, my family will not fry tonight... I will wake up first things tomorrow and buy said capacitor, for now I just helped the fan spin and it started right up.... Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Good deal. You might have to spin it again at 3AM but at least you got it going.
@@KentsGarageGym No, you got it going.. Thanks again.
@@KentsGarageGymnice! And also my ac stopped working these guys or girls were gonna fix it and I felt not good
10:14pm on a Saturday night, 85° after a 95 degree day and the fan stopped spinning...my 81 year old mom in bed and I was freaking out!! The screwdriver method worked PERFECTLY (though my screwdriver wasn't long enough, so I used my little grill stick 😁)! Can't THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU enough!!❤🎉 You are a LIFE SAVER till I can get someone to check/replace the capacitor (using ur video of course)!
Thank you sir! I'm a new homeowner and this happened 2 months after we moved in. Instead of being charged 200+ to fix this, I did it for 15 bucks! I really appreciate it 🙏 😌
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It worked! I ordered a replacement capacitor on amazon at 4pm and received it at 8pm. I completed this task in 1 day! My A/C repair guy wasn't going to be able to come for 4 days, and minimum labor would have put me around 90 bucks plus parts. I fixed this for $29 total thanks to you! I am NOT a handy person, but this video was great and easy to follow. thank you!
You saved yourself and your family from the extreme heat wave which was potentially deadly this is saving many lives in extreme heat.
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Thank you so much my friend for this video. My AC started doing the same thing. Problem was I discovered it late on Friday afternoon and our usual trusted HVAC guy had just retired (82 y/o). But by spinning the blades got us through Friday night. Then I found your video. Got the new capacitor (45/5 uF) late yesterday via Amazon ($22.90), installed it this morning and works like a charm. What a releif. We have a heat index of 108 today. Liked and subscribed.
Thank you Kent!! You just saved me over $200 on an HVAC serviceman! The new capacitor is working great! Praise God!!!!
So glad it helped!
Outstanding Video. Thank you so much for sharing this information. My fan had stopped. Actually we did not have A/C yesterday. I call the service company to come out before locating your video. I went outside to the AC with a long screwdriver and spun the fan. She started up. I am still having them to troubleshoot the AC . You are a blessing and thank you again. Video was extremely thorough and to the point.
You just saved us a week without AC in 90 degree weather with a newborn. Thank you so much!!!
Big thanks for this video, it saved me a few hundred dollars in repairs. It was simple to follow and it took me like 15 minutes to do the job plus looking online and waiting on delivery. May God bless upon you.
Thank you! I can't believe I came across this video, you had literally the exact same problem as me with the exact same AC unit. I went to Ace, got the part, swapped it in 5 minutes, and my AC is running again! And even better, the horrible noise it's made for years is gone!
A couple days before the 4th of July our AC stopped blowing cold air. I found your video and did exactly what you did. When the part came it took me less than 30mins to replace the unit. My family is no longer irritated by the excessive heat. This video saved me time, and money - my family is very thankful and I've been called the HERO!!!!!
Thank you very much!!!!!
Thanks Billy! I never thought this would have helped anyone. Glad it did!
Lol. 1 year later, July 3rd. Thanks! This video's a life saver. It's 99 degrees outside.
20 dollar fix, i love it!
Edit: 25 seconds in this bro already gave me enough info. Love you man!
Thank you so much sir. Its summer and my a/c stopped working. It gets to about 91 degrees Fahrenheit out here in Stockton, Ca. It got really hot inside the house, and I didn't have the money to hire an ac repair man. Your video helped me fix my ac, so I won't have to endure this crazy heat. Thanks again.
Tried the manual spin of the fan and reset the breaker and it worked like a charm. Thanks man. Just saved my marriage 😂
Exactly what my AC needed! Back up and running during a heat wave for 18 dollars. Can't thank you enough!
Thank you for this informational video! This is exactly what was wrong with my A/C. Took plenty of pictures of the old capacitor before removing it. Went to a local a/c store and picked up a new capacitor for $25. Replaced it and had my a/c working in an hour.
Sweet! I can't beleive you have and AC store - and that they would sell you something without complaining that you're not a licensed AC guy.
@@enriqueducassi4595 Must be hot down there!
me 2, BIG THANK U. From my family to yours.
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I've never troubleshot anything by watching a RUclips video for literally "30 seconds" - my fan motor was humming and MY long screwdriver got it running, which all pointed to my Capacitor. My local plumbing store carried my Capacitor for $15.98 - you saved me a Service Call - major dollars and days of hot air. My 2 (spoiled) Pomeranians are happy, and my better half is very grateful. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! Loved the sparks also, thanks for the safety tip as I would have not known otherwise. All my best and keep up the great work. $16.51 with tax included, AMAZING!
*Great with keeping my 1st floor **Fastly.Cool** . Had a little struggle getting it to sit properly in my small window but once I got it situated it works perfectly.*
My wife woke me up last night around 10:30 PM to let me know that our AC was blowing warm air. Had a professional come out and confirm that it was the capacitor. I really appreciate your informative video.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Your video was amazing, and the screwdriver trick to get my fan running just saved both my husband and I plus our 85 pound French mastiff puppy! Your video was so outstanding it made me feel confident that even I could change out the capacitor! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
@@tainaburke I'm so glad it helped!!
Saved me $200+! Thanks for the tips. Ordered my own capacitor on Amazon and fixed everything for $20. Also, the screwdriver "jump start" saved us from a hot evening of restless sleep while we waited for the capacitor to ship. Appreciate you!
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This post was a lifesaver. I live in Phoenix and we just had 31 straight days of 110 F or higher. My units couldn’t keep up and this morning woke up at 5 and my house was already 80 degrees. One unit was working other was just like this one. Was able to hand start it and it’s blowing cool until I can get the part to fix. Thanks for posting this it was the video that got my house cool again. Thank you!!
Thank you for the video, ours went out on Weds, and when I got back in town my wife showed me your video and I went into town and got a new one fixed it that night, it saved me quite a few dollars.
I was concerned when you called needle nose pliers a wrench,but following your instructions I saved a chunk of money!!!!! Thank you good sir for your excellent video👌🏾👌🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾
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Thank you! This was the piece we needed. It only cost $14 to repair our a/c. You are appreciated!
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The Screwdriver trick worked once for me, but not after that. However I had regular house fan that was wide enough to put over the top of the unit which I used to blow into the unit. This actually also started the fan blades to move in the AC unit and once it moved fast enough the AC unit fan started working on its own for at least that on/off cycle. So that is an alternative method to try if the screwdriver push is not enough. The added benefit though is that if it is dry outside, you can just leave the house fan on top of the unit while you are waiting for your capacitor to arrive. Since it is blowing continuously it should allow the AC fan unit to turn when the thermostat in your house causes it to need to turn back on.
First time home owner with a new baby and on the hottest day all of a sudden our air stopped working at 8pm on a Sunday. This trick just saved us!! Thank you so much!!
This may very well save me, especially at peak season when contractors are very busy. Thanks!
Thank you so much for this. This video was the first thing that came up when I searched for A/C Fan Not Spinning last night and I knew it was the same problem when I tried spinning it with a screwdriver. I went to ACE today and got the capacitor I needed, and it's already fixed!
Great Informational video! Did the jump start to keep us cool until the capacitor can be changed out. Your step by step instructions are Awesome! Keep the great videos coming!
I wish I could like this 1000 times thank you, saved me and my family from a 100° night of sleep
Wooooow worked for me, saved me $5,000 which is what they quoted me to replace the entire unit😲
This guy deserves an award of some sort.
Exact thing with my Rhem. Screwdriver trick worked like a charm!
Thanks man!
Thank you for this Video. Being a single woman who is on a budget and believe in trying to figure out things myself. I watched your video and, it Worked. Thanks again
Add me to the list today. My ac stopped spinning. I used the screwdriver. It came right on and hasn't stopped. Awesome video.
OMG! The screwdriver stick worked for me thank you so much. You are a lifesaver! They got the fan spinning outside and now my house can get cooled down as a temperatures are very hot and humid here in Georgia right now! I do have kids so this is amazing thank you so much.👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you so much. Just saved my family's from a bad day.
I’m so happy I found your video. We fixed the problem and now enjoying our ac and saved so much money. Thank you!!
Thank you so much ! I just changed the capacitor and kids are happy they are feeling the cool
Thanks for sharing the video! It's super helpful to know how to troubleshoot and fix an AC unit when the fan isn't spinning. Replacing the capacitor seems like a manageable solution. Hope it helps others facing the same issue!
Listen.. I’m not kidding when I say you may have GENUINELY saved my life with this video. It’s currently 105 degrees here, and my AC suddenly stopped cooling about 40 minutes ago, and although I’ve yet to do this repair, your kickstart method to get the fan going actually helped me getting my AC running to start cooling my house back down. I’ll update when/if I’m able to do the capacitor repair, but for now you’ve saved me. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH.
Just was questioning about what's happened since, has it stayed cool since?
@@ceeferg433 so I haven’t been able to attempt to replace the capacitor yet, but this method has helped me to keep my AC at least semi-functional for the past weeks, and yes it still cools fine. There are a few caveats for me though:
1. He says “clockwise” in this video, which I’m sure does apply to his unit, and that’s exactly what I did after watching, …BUT.. that was NOT good in my case, because the fan blades -would- spin up and turn on the AC if I spun them clockwise, but there was a ton of heat coming from the SIDES of my unit, and very little air coming out of the top… It was cooling, but not super well.. Well one morning I turned it on and it spun up on its own (happens maybe 1 in 10 tries) and I noticed no heat from the sides, and strong air flor from the top… so just for the hell of it I turned it off, and when it didn’t come on this time, I attempted to spin it COUNTERCLOCKWISE this time, and it spun up with a ton of power, strong top air flow and no heat from the sides.. that as when it dawned in me I’d been spinning it the wrong direct for 4 days. It worked.. but it was forcing the air DOWN instead of up and with nowhere to release like it has on top, it was forcing the air out the side vents.. so be mindful of which way you spin because I had no idea it would operate spinning either way.
2. This is the big one… it WILL spin up and function, but the problem is that… say you set it on 65.. once it reaches that temp, it shuts itself off, but once the temp rises ABOVE that temp, it will send the signal to turn back on, but if you don’t just happen to be outside ready to spin the fan when that happens, then your fan motor could burn up trying to spin on its own. So I’ve been having to get the temp down really low, and the shut it off completely for a couple hours. It’s not ideal, but prevents a worse situation.
Thank you Sir. you saved me a hight cost repair! A/C is running as good as new Thanks again!
Thank you brother for this quick and easy straight forward fix. Peace and blessings to you and your family.
You just saved my family as well from a hot 4th of July weekend in Santa Clarita! Thanks!
You are amazing!!! you not only described the exact issue I was having but explained how to fix it correctly and found you very entertaining. Thank you so much I thought it was going to cost be thousands of dollars and here I can do it myself for 20 bucks. Thanks!!!
Thank you so much, for share your knowledge!
Today I was dealing with this situation and yes, it work!!
Tons of blessings for all your family!
Dude your one little tip of using screwdriver CLOCKWISE was huge as i tried but didnt know that part. Went down after hearing that and fan went on amd is cooling the house till we get hvac guy out here. Very thankful u went to the trouble. Mike. Camas Wa
Worked beautifully. Followed your video step for step and my A/C started blowing cold air again. Thanks a ton dude.
My 2 1/2 year old son is in LOVE with your video. We must have watched this about 20-30 times! Thanks for entertaining my child and for teaching me something about air conditioners :)
Oh wow! How did he stumble across this? Haha, I'll have to show him my son's RUclips channel. Not exactly repairing an AC, but it's fun stuff :)
It was the being "zapped"! haha
He does love that part lol!
Thanks for the Capacator Video for the AC - followed exactly and got part for my AC - worked perfectly!
Great video, very helpful! BUT! You mentioned spinning the fan clockwise, and mine are both counterclockwise. If you look through the vents at the top at the fan motor it will indicate a rotation direction - make sure you look at this. The air should be drawn upward through the coils. For mine, spinning clockwise drew the air downward.
So so so thankful for this video! Sure enough spinning that fan worked like a charm! Now to get that capacitor and properly fix the issue!
I see ur video is 4yrs old, but still changing people's lives trying to live in a cool environment. I already knew about the screwdriver thingy. Stick, knife, wire, didn't matter just as long as I got that baby spin'n. Didn't last long doing that tho. Eventually kunked out for good. But never knew about a Capacitor thingy until coming across ur video, which I might add was the first thing to pop on on Google search. I'm so so glad I clicked on you. All I can say is Hugs for you. Me and my kids are kickin it up in the luxurious life of Koolness 😎. Got it from Amazon. $12 bucks. Seen one for 9. But got the one that fitted my need. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. AND FOR ALL YOU ELECTRICIANS OUT THERE STEALING OUR MONEY..... HA!!!! 😂😂😂
Thank you so much for the screw driver trick. That has saved me one night or a day before I can replace the capacitor.
Thank you so much!!! Saved me during this heatwave. ❤
Thanks for doing this video. I have two AC units and recently used your video to help me replace the parts in both. I have spares on the shelf just in case. Thank you.
Cool video. I graduated college for my major and degree of HVAC and I planned to learn that either in the trades or apprenticeship program. Thumbs up. 👍
This video saved me a weekend tech call. I already have a contract with a company to do routine maintenance, I just need this fix to work until I can get them out here.
Very useful. My AC had the same issue. Fixed it (for now) and it'll give the home warranty company enough time to come and fix it for us (we pay them, anyway). Thanks!
Thank you! Worked to fix my AC for $25. Excellent detailed information.
*Easy to assemble **Fastly.Cool*
The Kickstart to the fan blade really worked....Thanks a milli 😊
Thank you very much, my brother, saved me a huge headache.
Life saver , Thank you! Got my AC back up and working!! 🙏🏼
Thank you so much! I called a ac repair man to come and watched your video. Called them and told the never mind
In an emergency, if your fan is not spinning and has resistance turning freely, a huge trick is penetrant oil, cut the power pull the fan Motor off leave the grill on, flip it upside down, push the rubber seal up on the dust cover, try not to damage it,add some oil to the shaft, let it soke for about 5 minutes, notice the fan spinning freely now reattach..I'm sure this will get you through until you get a new motor if this is the case.
This video is very helpful. We just fixed our air conditioning unit following the instructions in this video. Only cost $20. Thank you!!
You are my hero. Now I just have to figure out how to get a wooden barbecue skewer out of there before the next time I call a service tech
For me after watching all these videos, I just replaced the Capacitor hoping it was the fix after my unit blew warm air on a 101° day. If it didn’t work at least I replaced it after 16 years of doing abs nothing. I had no testing equipment but It worked for me thank god! I also cleaned the air vents with dish soap and a hose.
OMG 🤯 thank you brother,, it's 9pm and all 3 kids were about to sleep in a 85 degrees house...IT WORKED !!! GOOD 🌃 NIGHT WORLD.
Thanks my brother glad to have RUclips 💪🏿💪🏿
You’re a life saver. Woke up in a pile of sweat used your screwdriver trick and it worked. Now I know I need to change the starter 👍🏽
You da man!!! I owe you a beer. Had trouble locating the correct capacitor. Found one same day at Ace Hardware
The screwdriver trick worked! Thank you, thank you, thank you. That got us through a hot night.
Thank you so much it’s 108 degrees you saved my family front not being able to sleep this night
The music when you finally got it opened 😂. I felt that to core lol! Thanks for the help sir by making this video 🤜🏼
Kent! this is fabulous. ANd your WHY is even more important. as a single woman, it's so hard to trust the often 20 yr old 'techs' that are sent out, and more often than not, they REPLACE rather than REPAIR. In terms of an AC-that's a fortune!! Mine is a 30 yr old unit, so yes, replacement is inevitable....but not until absolutely necessary. Thanks for arming me with a few simple tests to try.
I hope it worked out just a little!
I followed your video to the T … and it worked. I know I saved lots of cash. Thank you.
I cannot thank you enough❤❤❤ screwdriver trick worked its 105 in louisiana and this got it running!
Thank you so much for your advice and your video, I hit the fan clockwise and it started working thank you!!!
Thank you sir!! Saved me some stress and some money!!