Air Conditioner Motor Not Working

If it s clogged with dirt or other debris you won t get any air flow.

Air conditioner motor not working.

Do not proceed if you re not sure you ve properly shut off the power. 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. 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.

Another common problem with the air conditioner blower motor not starting up is caused by overheating. Relay boards are often misdiagnosed. Air conditioner not cooling air conditioner won t blow cold air. This is another part that must be repaired by a professional hvac contractor.

Do not touch the capacitor terminals or you may get shocked. If the relay board isn t working properly the fan might not run. The relay board provides voltage to many components of the air conditioner including the fan motor. It s located on the side of the building near the outdoor a c unit.

If these aren t the problem check the air filter. An air conditioner contactor is an electrical switch that controls the compressor and condenser fan motor. It is common for the contactor to go bad over time which restricts the outside fan from working properly. Shut off the power supply to the air conditioner at the disconnect or breaker panel.