Carrier Central AC Condenser Not Running - Fan Motor Either Dead on Thermal Overload or Burnt Out

[@thefathvacguy6341]

Love how you educate the customer...web site for filter...type of filter ..size...when to replace... Not just trying to sell them a filter but giving them options

[@thefathvacguy6341]

@@PipeDoctor absolutely

[@looniebinn]

That was a smart idea using that coolpressor in that manner. I like it! I've never seen it used like that but in that situation it worked perfectly and safely.

[@RobertRoussel]

First time watching. I love AC tech videos - especially diagnostics. I really appreciate you good work ethic and attitude. Will be tuning in the future!

[@kennethbubser9601]

Good to see more followers. Remember when it was 5000 know 38000. Congrates Mikey pipes.

[@tphvac87]

Coolpressor saves the day!! American made capacitor for the win!! I’ve already replaced at least 10 caps and it’s not even hot yet except this past weekend, great video Mikey!

[@HappyHealthyHVAC]

Regular Titan used here so Chinese but same spec as USA made. The USA made ones are the Titan HD 👌

[@scottmacqueen5952]

Hello from the jersey shore. Those carriers that have the yellow and green lights are communicating systems but they have a couple different levels of that and will only start the fan on a valid call to start from the board. Contactor only control's compressor,some even have variable speed fans and compressors. I miss working on these but they can be quite troublesome with communication errors due to our salt air and corrosion on the board outside. Keep up your good work and help me stay fed

[@arthouston7361]

When a motor has been severely overheated, and the internal overload opened several time as in this instance, I always place a note to the provider (third party retail service) that there is a strong possibility of near term failure, and that the motor should be replaced for reliable operation. That way, it cannot become a callback when it fails on a hot day. Not replacing the motor is not a reprieve, it's a new date for total failure and a mandatory replacement at some point in the future.

[@arthouston7361]

@@PipeDoctor ......and I agree with how you handled it. You can almost put that motor on your truck and wait for the call, lol!

[@sirslabington3255]

I use cool press all the time in Vegas on fans and compressors. Super effective!!

[@andrewludwig9251]

Mikey, I would be willing to bet my paycheck that the condenser fan motor is fine. Unit started up, capacitor popped, and the motor tried like hell to start without it, so it went in the thermal overload and you cooled it off, I bet it works fine for years to come.

[@matthewhoffman9242]

Thanks for showing the thermal camera, I've looked online but haven't trusted the mock photo they showoff in the display

[@DevinHVACInc]

Another new and happy client.

[@MarcHord-mk5ff]

Cooled many condenser motors with a garden hose. Never had a problem!

[@robertwilliams6288]

First-time watching your video found it very interesting and informative like to learn about AC unit videos will continue watching. 👍

[@gregmercil3968]

I really could’ve used a coolpressor yesterday, was wishing I had one. On a residential 4 ton Goodman condenser that’s only 6 years old, the compressor was off on thermal overload, and extremely hot to the touch. The capacitor was fine. There wasn’t even an accessible hose bib near me, so I just grabbed my Home Depot bucket and and used it to dump cold water over it. After it reset itself, the (scroll) compressor made a loud racket and was running backwards. Time for a new compressor.

[@matthewshaw7060]

Hey Mike keep up the great work! Have a good weekend !

[@sophiapatterson4156]

Oh wow! That's Marvellous💘 I appreciate your Image

[@marielatour1384]

your feed is great keep on the good work

[@chriswiles874]

👍 very nice. Can you run some tests with a thermal camera after some run time to check wiring for hot spots and loose connections. I think 🤔 were having some resistance issues. Or mechanical resistance. I like your thinking.

[@jotu173]

Great presentation skills on your part. I will say that (even though it achieved your SHORT TERM goal of getting the unit QUICKLY running again) I am not so sure that RAPIDLY cooling ANYTHING mechanical OR electrical is a great policy to follow for the long term health of most things. Maybe a compressor is the exception to that general rule of physics (but maybe not) Same goes for the condenser fan??? I don't know, just some food for thought.

[@jotu173]

@@PipeDoctor Well, I guess your eloquence rapidly disappears after the camera is turned off. I am usually a fan of bluntness but NOT your reply. Even >> if

[@ChrisHVAC]

I'll have to try the coolpressor next time I have an overheated CFM

[@xX_Kryptis_Xx]

Hey people, call Mikey Pipes and you KNOW it's done right! Great fix and no BS!

[@rosehunt6158]

So excited ! For This Post

[@marshallandroxy]

Thank you for your videos, very helpful.

[@Eddy63]

Good little fix Mikey as usual ... Thx ...

[@kyndalldecker9115]

Absolutely love💕 both you and your Shares Many thanks

[@MaMa-qh4dy]

Very respectful of you to remove your shoes when entering the house after seeing the homeowner in socks. It's the small things that really count!

[@aaronga90]

I wouldnt do it. Safety first! Steel toe boots on all the time. I guess it's just me 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Niveous23]

I hate that it's part of the job, but it is a nice touch. I just wish it wasn't part of the job. Too much presentation, not enough hardcore getting shit done. Booties, wiping the casing, putting up with weirdos that stare at you with crossed arms as you work. Bleh.

[@vals2534]

@@aaronga90Steel toe boots while talking?

[@kennethbubser9601]

Mikey where you find that tool at. Thermo thing

[@joea2274]

Nicely done

[@JNardZ12]

If you don’t mind me asking, what software do you use for invoicing,estimates etc?

[@snidelywhiplash8923]

Was the filter in backwards? I thought the metal part of a flat filter goes on the downstream side, not the intake side as shown - it's there to keep the filter paper or media from being sucked into the coil/air passages where the air goes after being sucked through the return grate.

[@AmericanFarmerHVAC2024]

Some filters have the structure on both sides

[@snidelywhiplash8923]

@@AmericanFarmerHVAC2024 Did that one have it on both sides? A competent tech is observant of his surroundings, it would have been easy to check. It was open and just hanging there. Also funny that the customer said the unit wasn't very old, only "four or five years". Turns out to have been installed in 2010. In any business, never trust information from customers . ;-)

[@matthewhoffman9242]

@@snidelywhiplash8923 may have been talking about the thermostat. Local home centers don't carry that filter so from the angle we got cant tell

[@AmericanFarmerHVAC2024]

@@snidelywhiplash8923 yeah, I'm never afraid to correct a customer when they try to tell me it's only a few years old. "Ahh it's about 20 years old" try 30 bud.

[@snidelywhiplash8923]

@@matthewhoffman9242 You may be right about the thermostat. But I'm not sure a newly installed thermostat to control an older system would have been "branded" to match the installed equipment. Aren't these more typically seen installed with new equipment?

[@yurirozenvayn3087]

Hey, great video - thanks! I have the same system and a similar issue. I put in a new cap, and the fan spun a bit then shut down. I bought a new fan and the new fan spins longer but shuts down after 20min of run while the compressor keeps going. Coils are clean, filter is new. I swapped fans from my second condenser (same specs and runs fine) and it did the same thing. Any thoughts on what it could be or how to troubleshoot?

[@yurirozenvayn3087]

@@PipeDoctor Thanks!!! The coil looked clean at first glance, but I took your advice and hit it with a shop vac and blower just to be sure. It worked like a charm...huge thank you!

[@marleeharrell5570]

Ooowee.... very Good👏 Photo

[@sherrilclement6246]

exceptional

[@Jamesmoore-km3me]

What's the merv

[@lilliandecker2890]

You are amazing. So inspiring

[@brianmorris7498]

Another great schooling !! Ty

[@wayneguy6043]

The Fan motor is under $200…….it’s your labor that makes it big bucks…… The capacitor that was replaced is around $7-$9 Wonder what he charged for labor

[@kimberlymarvin6368]

😍😍😍😍 LOVE U SO MUCH!!!

[@guadalupewilcox1564]

Very cool so lovely & stunning! 💙

[@dorothygoff3224]

💟This blew my mind💟

[@tamathamcchristian6863]

Brilliant🙌

[@pacohenmd]

What was the error code pointing to?

[@flapbreaker2]

My carrier condenser fan will turn very slowly when not in use. It will stop if I pull the power disconnect out. Otherwise the system runs just fine. I confirmed that the fan is using around 35watts when doing this. I also tested the three wires when it’s in this slow turn state and the brown wire going to the capacitor reads 91 volts and the black wire going to the control board reads 97.7 volts. The yellow wire going to the switch reads 123v. When the ac is actually on, all three wires have 123v readings. I’ve replaced the capacitor and the switch but that didn’t resolve the issue. I tested resistance on all three wires from the motor and there are no signs if an issue. If I turn power off to the control board but leave the disconnect connected, the fan will turn slowly and the 97 and 92 volts are still there. Any idea what would cause this?

[@PipeDoctor]

AC or Dc?

[@flapbreaker2]

@@PipeDoctor It's AC. Since posting this, I believe I have narrowed this down to some issue with the crankcase heater. One leg of the CCH attaches to a control board and shares a blade with the black fan wire. If i disconnect the CCH, then the fan stops turning (this turning is when no AC is being called for). It's an overly complicated wiring setup so I can't wrap my brain around why they want it wired this way but also, why is the fan turning. Something tells me that normally there wouldn't be enough voltage making it through the motor to turn it but that perhaps, there is more voltage going through that CCH leg than normal?

[@melanieorduna5672]

Baaam! Excellent!

[@heatingcoolingstuff]

Nice one

[@isabellescott7493]

"Perfect"

[@Ricoswavaey]

Thank you for the knowledge 🙏🏼 great job!

[@reneemcgee4045]

Ideal💣

[@AequitasSaints]

My capacitor is good, I've got hum and blower going. Still no dice.

[@AequitasSaints]

@@PipeDoctor I got hum when I pressed in the contactor and the fan in the condenser going. I tested the compressor and the contactor they both seem good.

[@John-cb6wn]

Every day is a learning day

[@rosehudson9437]

"Whoa"

[@addisynhull2165]

"Amazing" & "Interesting"

[@jonathanadams9102]

Good work homie!

[@scottvolage1752]

Nice work. Helps to know what your doing. #LoveBosch

[@demijenkins9486]

Special😍

[@wojciechszymanowski]

You look a little like Kurt Russel 😅

[@kennylavay8492]

Another good educational video keep em coming.

[@adamcraig1568]

Thanks for the video!

[@freyawelch285]

D O P E ❣️🤗💗

[@katysalter2021]

"phenomenal"

[@abbiehenderson3814]

Attractive☺️

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[@hannahpowell9455]

💪💝👍

[@luismorales8082]

If you need a helper i have 3 years experience in hvac i live in west new york nj

[@luismorales8082]

@@PipeDoctor In which places do you work?

[@jph77]

I think the most interesting thing about this video is that the homeowner has green carpet throughout the house. WTF!

[@marionbaker7424]

😍👌🔥

[@ItsTheCostanza]

I see the problem with the capacitor, it says “Made in China”. There’s your issue

[@brandonhvacants2217]

Joe Biden was also made in China.. oh and so was Covid.

[@jimmy8653]

You put another made in China lol

[@wayneguy6043]

Is shows like you care……but you don’t

[@jasondillard254]

Don't interrupt people. Its rude.

[@michaelcooper8244]

If you ain’t testin, you’re guessing!

[@Boston_canon]

but just curious is Coolpressor just a temporary solution like a one time battery jumper ,and It will eventually die after few days?

[@luismorales8082]

If you need a helper i have 3 years experience in hvac i live in west new york nj

[@luismorales8082]

@@PipeDoctor im in new jersey