Central air conditioner does not cool, too noisy or does not run? This video provides information on how a central air conditioner works and offers troubleshooting tips to assist you in diagnosing and repair.
Here is a list of the most commonly replaced parts associated with each air conditioner symptom:
Central air does not cool at all: contactor, run capacitor, condenser fan motor, capacitor Central air is noisy: fan blade, condenser fan motor, contactor, compressor Condenser fan motor does not run: run capacitor, capacitor, condenser fan motor Condensing unit does not run: run capacitor, capacitor, contactor
All of the information provided in this central air conditioner troubleshooting video is applicable to the following brands: Amana, Bryant, Carrier, ICP, Kenmore, Lennox, Luxaire, Payne, Trane, York
York AC Condensing Unit Disassembly:
How your central air conditioner works:
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