otis Posted June 2, 2010 Posted June 2, 2010 The AC went out at the house last night. I checked the unit itself and could hear the fan motor buzzing, but the fan was not turning. I found some info online that said try manually starting the fan by using a stick to spin the blade. That got the fan blade spinning, but it only ran for about 20-30 mins and then shut the motor down. I assume that the fan motor is bad,,,,? Where can get a replacement motor in town? it's a GE 1/4 hp motor... Any help on this would be great... Quote
The Mad GreeK Posted June 2, 2010 Posted June 2, 2010 The AC went out at the house last night. I checked the unit itself and could hear the fan motor buzzing, but the fan was not turning. I found some info online that said try manually starting the fan by using a stick to spin the blade. That got the fan blade spinning, but it only ran for about 20-30 mins and then shut the motor down. I assume that the fan motor is bad,,,,? Where can get a replacement motor in town? it's a GE 1/4 hp motor... Any help on this would be great... Condenser fan or blower fan moter? Most HVAC parts houses only sell to A/C companies or Hotel Engineering departments. You can try Johnstone supply. Just say you want to pay a cash ticket! if that fails, let me know. I can order it though my engineering department and just pay cash. Quote
andydew Posted June 2, 2010 Posted June 2, 2010 I was able to replace my blower motor out of a GRAINGER catalog. My issue ended up being a bad relay, only after I replaced the motor. I guess I should've explored a little with the tester before dropping the cash. Either way, I got a modern updated power friendly unit now, and it's quieter, too.. Quote
otis Posted June 2, 2010 Author Posted June 2, 2010 Condenser fan or blower fan moter? Most HVAC parts houses only sell to A/C companies or Hotel Engineering departments. You can try Johnstone supply. Just say you want to pay a cash ticket! if that fails, let me know. I can order it though my engineering department and just pay cash. Condenser fan. I was going to try and take it apart, but it looks like a sealed unit... Thanks guys. I'll try both places.... Quote
dunefreak Posted June 2, 2010 Posted June 2, 2010 PM Joe Duner. His # might be in his sig too. He should be able to help you out. He's the man when it comes to AC. Quote
White Rhino Posted June 2, 2010 Posted June 2, 2010 yeap what Pete says.... usually places in town wont sell you AC parts, and you should replace both motor and relay at the same time.. from what I hear Joe can give you ADVISE :0 Quote
sadistic pig Posted June 2, 2010 Posted June 2, 2010 (edited) sounds like the condensor fan motor, what you need to do is get the model #, voltage, and HP of the fan. if you cant get a hold of the greek (jason) then get a hold of me, i could get one through my AC school. just be advised you dont want to go to a bigger HP motor, (bigger is not always better). just get what the manufacture recomends. (Ragdoll MX) on daves screen name Edited June 2, 2010 by sadistic pig Quote
otis Posted June 3, 2010 Author Posted June 3, 2010 PM Joe Duner. His # might be in his sig too. He should be able to help you out. He's the man when it comes to AC. ahhhhhh much better!!.... I called Joe this afternoon, and with in a couple hours he had all the parts i needed. (condenser motor and cap). Thanks Joe! and thanks everyone for all the help!! Quote
dunefreak Posted June 3, 2010 Posted June 3, 2010 ahhhhhh much better!!.... I called Joe this afternoon, and with in a couple hours he had all the parts i needed. (condenser motor and cap). Thanks Joe! and thanks everyone for all the help!! Glad it worked out. Like I said...JOE IS DA MAN! Quote
JoeDuner Posted June 4, 2010 Posted June 4, 2010 Glad it worked out. Like I said...JOE IS DA MAN! Thanks Pete. Did it go in smooth Chris ? Quote
otis Posted June 4, 2010 Author Posted June 4, 2010 Thanks Pete. Did it go in smooth Chris ? Almost too easy... That deer in the head lights look i probably had when you were explaining what to do all made sense once i got home and saw what you were talking about... :bert: Quote
JoeDuner Posted June 4, 2010 Posted June 4, 2010 Good deal.... I don't sell parts to just anyone, u seemed pretty mechanical savvy. Awesome it worked out!!!! Quote
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