In the outdoor unit of your air conditioner, there are a few vital components for facilitating the heat transfer that makes AC possible. In particular, you will find the condenser coil as well as a condenser fan and the condenser fan motor. Together, the condenser fan motor and the coil itself keep your AC working and keep you cool. So, it is important to make sure you perform proper cleaning and maintenance on these pieces and, in particular, look out for any issues with your condenser fan motor. Your heating & air conditioning team at Galmiche & Sons can help you keep this all running smoothly with regular check-ups and maintenance.
Condenser Fan Motor Issues to Look Out For
One of the more common reasons that people end up with a broken air conditioner is that the motor has worn out, broken, or stopped working for one reason or another. The condenser fan motor powers a fan, which aids in heat transfer and keeps the condenser coil itself working well. So, an issue with the condenser fan motor can quickly become an issue for the AC unit as a whole. There are a few ways this can happen. Electrical problems might be to blame or debris build-up. It might even be the case that you started out with a faulty or malfunctioning condenser fan motor, which will quickly stop working entirely.
Regular air conditioner maintenance can help you avoid these problems by making sure all the electrical connections are working correctly. Plus, an HVAC service professional can check out a new condenser fan motor or the motor in a new HVAC system to make sure it’s working correctly.
If you do find yourself dealing with what might be a breakdown of the condenser fan motor, this is definitely a time to call in a professional. They can then safely determine the cause of the breakdown and figure out if it is something that can be fixed or if you need a new condenser fan motor in order to get your AC unit back up and running. In the meantime, you can keep your fan motor working well by preventing debris buildup around the unit and keeping an eye out for overheating, which is one of the most common reasons for a malfunction.
Overheating is the Biggest Problem
Condenser fan motors are designed to work only up to temperatures of about 150 degrees, so if it overheats, it will seize up, causing potential damage to other components of your HVAC system as well. A few things to look out for that might indicate overheating are:
- A humming noise coming from the outdoor unit (that’s louder or different from how it usually sounds)
- A unit that feels hot to the touch
- A sharp odor that could be burnt wiring in the unit
All of these signs are pretty good indicators that you are dealing with an overheating condenser fan motor and should contact a professional HAVC team as soon as possible.
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For more information about air conditioning issues, from dirty coils to problems with the condenser fan motor, connect with us, today! As your friendly and professional heating & air conditioning professionals, we look forward to helping your family stay cool this summer!
