Yet another A/C dilema!

[ChunkyMonkey]

As if things weren't dramatic enough, last night, our a/c quits. The inside fan is going, only pushing hot air. The outside unit IS NOT turning on at all. TR is on the way with a voltage meter to test the main a/c breaker. Is there anything else I could possibly look at? I replaced the capacitor as a precaution. No wires appear torn/etc. I also checked the drain pain sensor as well, no signs of corrosion.

Any other ideas?

Chunk.....King of the rehab couch.

 

[Vaquero]

Check the contactor.(outside unit) Mine needs to be cleared of fire ants occasionally.

 

[Glockster69]

Is there anything else I could possibly look at?

Any other ideas?

Chunk.....King of the rehab couch.

No, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express.

Terrible timing with the wreck. Hope it's an easy fix for y'all.

 

[AngeliaH]

Could it be a short in the thermostat? That was happening with mine and it was the wiring in the thermostat.

 

[okie556]

Check the contactor.(outside unit) Mine needs to be cleared of fire ants occasionally.

Have had same problem with contacts on my old unit but usually stayed on all the time. I guess they could stick open as well as closed.

 

[scap99]

If the correct voltage is present, and nothings happening outside, it could be the contactor, t-stat, or a pressure switch if your unit is so equipped.

 

[deemus]

Mine did this before, it was some relay on the outside unit.

 

[mitchntx]

I bet it's an outside fan or a start capacitor.

Fan motor happened a couple years ago.
To get by, I removed the fan unit on top and strapped a shop fan on top.
Armed with the motor plate on the old motor, I got on the phone to Grainger and found a replacement motor and had it over-nighted.

$80 motor - $35 in shipping - 15 minutes of work.

Start caps are $10 items. Keep a spare on hand.

 

[Vaquero]

Chunky, any update? I hope you and TXR got it going.

 

[TexasRedneck]

Ah think the boy went out to celebrate something bein' a SIMPLE fix this time.....we had talked on the phone, and had him check the main breaker. He commented that it didn't feel "right", and listening to it on the phone, it didn't sound right, either. I scooted over after leaving my last call a bit after 7, and sure enough - main breaker was toast. 8 bucks later, flipped the new breaker on, an' the boy has a/c again!

Dunno 'bout him - but ah suspect ah've got a daughter-in-law what figgers ah'm a purty good guy right about now....<G>

 

[Vaquero]

Good stuff. Glad it's going. I love Texas but a lot less without AC.

 

[winchster]

Good stuff. Glad it's going. I love Texas but a lot less without AC.

At least in your part of the world you have the option of a swamp cooler. Lol

 

[matefrio]

Whew, glad it was simple.

 

[TexasRedneck]

Whew, glad it was simple.

So's he!<G>

 

[Glockster69]

Yup, good news for them.

Since you work so cheap, I'm sure you don't mind that I shot your number over to CanTex

 

[ChunkyMonkey]

Sorry for the late update. Yep, breaker.....A friend of mine came over and we changed out the capacitor with no luck.....As I reset the breaker, it was difficult to turn back on, but yet the slightest pressure would turn it off. Commented to TR and he came over. New breaker installed and we have cold air again....I was getting pissed. This, along with the accident, along with being told I have to be out of work for a minimum of 2 weeks, possibly 4 and beyond.....I was not in the mood....lol....Thank you everyone for the support and input!

Dad tried his best to get me to open my bottle of Jack Daniels "Zombie Apocalypse" bottle, but I wasn't convinced, lol...

 

[TexasRedneck]

Dad tried his best to get me to open my bottle of Jack Daniels "Zombie Apocalypse" bottle, but I wasn't convinced, lol...

Yeah - an' ya'll give your thoughts on a guy who, after already puttin' in an 11+ hour day, drives clean across town, troubleshoots AND repairs an a/c unit.....an' the butthead son won't even pop the top on some decent booze for his hard-working Pa?!??

 

[scap99]

At least in your part of the world you have the option of a swamp cooler. Lol

No shit!
I always get a chuckle when I see the water hose hooked up to a man cooler here in Houston.



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[Flashcb]

Yeah - an' ya'll give your thoughts on a guy who, after already puttin' in an 11+ hour day, drives clean across town, troubleshoots AND repairs an a/c unit.....an' the butthead son won't even pop the top on some decent booze for his hard-working Pa?!??

Let him stew a little longer next time, he'll realize no AC is an apocolypse. Break out the good booze boy.

 

[deemus]

Sorry for the late update. Yep, breaker.....A friend of mine came over and we changed out the capacitor with no luck.....As I reset the breaker, it was difficult to turn back on, but yet the slightest pressure would turn it off. Commented to TR and he came over. New breaker installed and we have cold air again....I was getting pissed. This, along with the accident, along with being told I have to be out of work for a minimum of 2 weeks, possibly 4 and beyond.....I was not in the mood....lol....Thank you everyone for the support and input!

Dad tried his best to get me to open my bottle of Jack Daniels "Zombie Apocalypse" bottle, but I wasn't convinced, lol...

Had a new AC unit installed, a few months later I had to have breaker panel replaced. It was really old, and could not handle the new system.