Central Air Condenser Fan Won T Start

The condenser unit won t turn on.
Central air condenser fan won t start. Examine all wiring and ensure that the unit is plugged in. Condenser fan runs backwards condenser fan won t start condenser fan runs slowly condenser fan noises condenser fan wobbles condenser fan runs intermittently or short cycles condenser fan won t stop condenser fan runs backwards. But if it s gone bad it can t execute the commands sent from your thermostat and your ac won t start. In general this problem is caused either by a dirty condenser and fan or a clogged condenser.
If the fan doesn t start up at all it could be something as simple as a setting on the thermostat. If the condenser fan motor is receiving the correct voltage but the motor still won t run i. This needs to be set below. Once the thermostat sends the command for cooling your contactor kick starts the process of starting your compressor.
Nspect the capacitor to ensure that it is not at fault. In some cases you can give the fan a kick start by pushing it with a stick and if this occurs there is likely an issue with the. Check the temperature that has been set on the thermostat. Your contactor is the middleman between the thermostat and your compressor.
If the capacitor is not bulging or leaking replace the condenser fan motor. Fan has trouble starting. If all the settings are correct but the fan doesn t start it could be an overheated or damaged fan motor. Make sure that the power is turned on and that the settings are calling for cooling.
Verify the switch on the thermostat is set to fan or cool and make sure the air conditioner is turned on.