Replacing Condenser AC Fan Motor (Step by Step Instructions!)

[@cameronhill3699]

I had two “technicians” (actually sales people) come out and quote me from between 8k-14k to replace my whole air conditioning system. They said it was burned out and not worth the money to fix. I ended up doing it myself for less than $300 by watching this video (I ended up changing out the capacitor and contactor as well). This is the real deal, don’t let yourself get ripped off.

[@double_joseph327]

Yeah I got quotes for new AC units 11-18K. Absolutely insane. Luckily I watched this video I’m getting this done asap. I already know it’s not the capacitor. Had someone come look at it.

[@MarqFlournoy]

I'm lost on the green ground wire part... it's connected to the skinny screw and bolt of course. But where does it connect to from there?

[@double_joseph327]

@@MarqFlournoy my ac guy just cut it off lol says it’s not needed

[@jasondiggs6740]

The same thing happened to me. Technician told my wife and I the AC unit needed to be replaced, costing around 16k. These people have no soul.

[@malygos9301]

For house units this is insane but I'll explain why. The epa, the government and r410 freon. If you fill with old freon it will cost you upwards of $350-700 a pound to put in so a new unit is better. But they're ripping y'all I just had one of my commercial units replaced for $17k it's a 5 ton of I remember right.

[@kazi446]

I replaced the capacitor then the compressor would run but the fan wont, double checked all connections and everything was fine. Texted an HVAC tech I know and was hoping he will be able to come and fix the fan tomorrow. Then I watched your video right before going to bed and went to the unit with a long screw driver, gave it a spin and pushed the breaker in and the unit started running just fine. Tomorrow if the HVAC guy could make time would come and with a poke of screw driver drain $200 out of my pocket. Thank you so much for the video. Just to share with all, my AC stopped working Saturday night and all the HVAC supply stores are closed on Sunday (Atlanta area). So I ordered it from Amazon for $14.99 then added another item to the order to bring my total to over $25 and got overnight Prime delivery in less than 24 hours. When searching I searched for items that has overnight delivery available.

[@trolltrucker4225]

I bought the motor for $230 after taxes...... And just spent 35 minutes doing it myself.... Thank you for this video it saved me $888. I paid a company to diagnostic my unit. ($69) they then emailed a quote of $888 just for the labor!!!! I'm not a guy that knows or even wants to deal with wiring but this was easy even for me

[@marketbrock8496]

That's the reason I'm here 😂 but don't know where to buy the motor, where did you bought yours?

[@trolltrucker4225]

@@marketbrock8496 just call and order from a plumbing supply store. Make sure you take a pic of the data plate so you order the right one

[@dudleydooright]

@@marketbrock8496 I went to a contractors store and brought the HVAC business card for the guy who said I needed a whole new unit. I told them I needed to pick it up for him and he was installing.. that he asked me to swing by and grab it. They gave me contractors price. Paid $77 for the motor and capacitor.

[@Garth2011]

Shouldn't have been moore than $250 to install the motor. Plus the part.

[@geffreyacosta8821]

@@Garth2011 Paid $504 including part and labor. Dallas, Texas 😔

[@kevinripley5071]

Great video. Im doing exactly the same job this morning with the same 2 motors as you use. I searched this video to try and figure out the wiring differences before i head over. Your step by step explanation is perfect.

[@Jets-and-airconditoning]

Thank you so much for reaching me for the past 5 years soon Becuse of you I will become a very good hvac person! And btw I started looking at videos like this when I was 4 or 5 crazy and now I’m 11

[@brew7126]

Just wanted to say thanks for the video. Your video helped me a lot and gave me confidence to tackle this. It really wasn't that bad at all, and luckily, the motor I ordered had the exact same wiring as my old motor, and I didn't have to splice anything as the wires were long enough for the job. Thanks again

[@jordanking9262]

In the video I watched,found it to be accurate and informative. In your next video I would include the information that there are motors differences when it comes to wet and dry locations . A service tech thought he was giving me a good deal . Sold me an indoor blower motor for a good price, although it was for my condenser. Didn't know till I got it home.I called him he said oh it's alright I use them on all cond. Fan mtr replacements . Sold it back to him.

[@danielneal2507]

Thank you Sam for taking the time to make this video it definitely helped me.

[@suzanneslifka5571]

THANK YOU!!! Excellent video, and I just finished replacing my motor, thanks to you!!!

[@caver6292]

Great explanation, good enunciation and paced well for us non-AC techs! Thank you!!

[@tx914runer]

I think you skipped the step where you yell and cuss at the unit.

[@picklerix6162]

You're also supposed to say "shit show" and "that's good enough for this neighborhood" several times.

[@lennixdrumliccs]

@@picklerix6162 p

[@deplorableb.r.4211]

You also have to throw a tool 🔧

[@mikeg6664]

What kind of clown can’t replace a condenser fan motor without getting angry

[@tx914runer]

Bad ass alert!!!! Mike G doesn’t understand jokes.

[@jenniferbailey2214]

Your video saved us thousands of dollars, thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@zipsathelion]

I didn’t have a fan puller when I got to that part and I just simply put wd-40 all over the backside and top side aswell as inside the removable tightening nut, then i put an object that fit perfectly in the hole, Put pressure while pulling the fan blade with my other hand (wear gloves just incase) and it came out relatively easy.

[@picklerix6162]

I have a fan blade puller that looks similar to the one shown in the video. My puller also came with hooks but I have never used them. That puller is worth its weight in gold and has come in handy many times.

[@edca8114]

that reminds me I got a small puller and I have not seen it . . I lent my tool box to this cat and after he returned it it was missing some of my most used tools I have that BS

[@christopherhandsy3164]

Great video. Got right to the point with no extra BS. GREAT JOB!!!

[@NumberOneWithACoke]

Thanks Sam. Its that time of the year again and this information is golden!

[@testecha]

Good explanation and details but whatever you do, DO NOT Loop wires outside of the unit under ANY circumstances. Keep all wiring protected inside the confines of the unit. No one should be able to walk up to an electrical device and touch wires without removing a cover to do so.

[@Thatsallihavetosayaboutthat]

Yeah that’s not too professional looking and dangerous too.

[@magicstorm5635]

What would be a better way to hide the wires? When he takes it apart I don’t even see the “reverse” wires

[@toupsclassroomtoupsclassro9557]

question: some people cut the ground saying the motor is grounded by frame. also, leaving the reverse wires out is convenient in case need to switch them, however will those get sun damaged over time? also some put the yellow on the contact guess that is ok too? thanks again

[@PedroGonzalez-me1qb]

Thanks for sharing, very good video, it doesn't seem like a difficult task w/ your video. Questions: 1) My condenser runs well, but when the temperature outside gets really cold or hot, it makes a REAL LOUD noise (like buzzing/humming), is this an indication of bad capacitor/motor? Is there a way I can be sure it is before I try to replace it? 2) Why did you cut the bolts? Couldn't you have the left the original length? 3) Why is the motor reversable and doesn't run just on one/the right direction? 4) Is it OK to leave the wires wrapped on the grill permanently? Thank you.

[@therealdealclass101]

Watched your video and came back to say thanks for your help! I really appreciate it.

[@stevengao8345]

thanks for this nice video, if the new fan motor i bought has same rpm, voltage, and HorsePower, but the amp is 1.3 , but the old amp only 1.0, will this cause a problem ? thanks

[@markm75]

How bout the discharging of the old capacitor, did you just use a screwdriver basically across the leads to discharge for safety?

[@PersonMan1234]

People on these videos keep skipping that step. Somebody is gonna freaking die. These capacitors are no joke.

[@picklerix6162]

I have never seen anybody receive a shock from a run capacitor connected to an AC voltage source. What you need to worry about is capacitors connected to a high voltage DC source (televisions, HVAC inverters, etc.).

[@JLOParanormalAZ]

You'll be fine as long as the disconnect is pulled. If you touch the leads with it still in you'll get a shock but it's only about 110v to 120v. It's not that bad tbh.

[@kenvuo777]

I don’t see any video on KZbin that give more details then your thnx a lot.

[@Garth2011]

I'm guessing you had to reverse those yellow and purple rotation wires to get it to turn clockwise.

[@realestateinfonet9041]

Awesome work! Thanks for taking the time to share it with us! Sincere regards!

[@Sc19869]

I have two black wires and two brown wires. Brown go to capacitor, but what are the 2 black wires, and how do I test it. Thanks 🙏

[@mamumonkan]

Hey there, just heard a big humming sound outside and turned the breaker off ... now what would cause the outside unit running HOT and the Fan not spinning at all? It seems as if the fan died while the outisde unit and the compressor were working ? any help appreciated it's Sunday night and we have 80+ degrees at 7PM here ... cheers !

[@breannahawkins2901]

Same problem here 90 degrees inside

[@mamumonkan]

@@breannahawkins29011. check the capacitor

[@mamumonkan]

@@breannahawkins2901 turn the units OFF at ALL breakers ( inside and outside ) take out the capacitor and put it on a flat surface, if it's rocking/not standing flat replace it > please follow safety precautions and DON"T DO THIS YOURSELF if you don't know what you are doing - pls lmk that you read this THANKS !

[@chrismc.893]

If the fan is going bad, will that keep burning out the capacitor?

[@davidjohnson8025]

Should the exposed wires above fan shroud be sealed from the rain? Any chance it will short out? Thanks

[@JLOParanormalAZ]

Those are weather proof so it will be fine

[@khalidflorida2389]

Thank you for good vide. We have three wires one black one brown one white but you don’t show where you put white wire ?

[@Chris-ww5uu]

Yes what did you do with the white wire?

[@COULDbWORSE1]

He spliced white wire with yellow wire. Then that connects to C on capacitor

[@bgarcia2610]

Might be a dumb question I'm sorry I'm learning. But disconnecting the unit is that the same as turning the power out in the home. My AC unit is located on the roof

[@ScubaCody]

Pull the disconnect, but this only disrupts the 240v not the 24v, so don’t touch the side of the contactor 😁. Be sure the MFD/UF rating for the new fan is correct. Usually I’m taking a 1075/825 rpm 5uf fan out and replacing with a 7.5uf. I know your comment is 4 months old but hopefully that can still help 😀

[@JLOParanormalAZ]

You can turn it off at the breaker too if you want to feel more safe. But pulling the disconnect is all you need to do.

[@richszmagaj9354]

Echoing what others have said, thanks for the ELI5 video, very helpful!

[@LivingTrueFreedom]

Where do you land the white wire

[@muscleJ]

Thanks for the video. I followed along and replaced my motor. 🎊 🎉

[@robg5509]

If my fan gets super hot and turns on when I wet it with the water hose is that a sign of bad fan motor??

[@LArider57]

What if I got two brown wires one solid brown wire and brown with white strip wire?

[@ckennedy309]

something I have seen I would like to mention. The wires coming from the fan to the contacts. I have seen on some mobile home manufacturers that didn't have a plastic sleeve for the wires , and I guess it could be the installers , using plastic ties to strap the wire to the top grill. Don't do that. Plastic degrades in the sun. And it will be fine for a while but when it gives and the wire drops into the fan and the fan bends and cuts into the coil, that's totaled. If you have to do that use a coat hanger or something and you need something around the wire if you can to protect it from the sun as well. just sayn

[@MoreThanMaintenance]

Honestly that is a very valid point. Most newer manufacturers (probably to minimize costs) do not have the protective clips on the wires like the older models. Many condensers have clips on the under of the panel where the motor attaches. Regardless I appreciate the input especially when the goal is to help technicians become more effective in the field.

[@ckennedy309]

@@MoreThanMaintenance Typically if your fan gets bent it won't touch the coil due to the way most manufacturers put the fan in a throat away from the coil. But this was an obviously cheap AC only package unit. The heat was in another unit inside, they just joined the ducts. Crazy set up to someone who isn't a mech tech. So really I said it for the DIY who is likely the most common viewer of a you tube video. I'm just a n HVAC controls Tech who was trying to help someone. Wound up more than I wanted to chew and more than they could spend

[@MonstaMack555]

What size were the nuts you removed to disconnect the motor from the face-plate ?

[@1Patient]

Whatever size they are going to mount to new fan bolts, so what size is the new fan bolts?

[@losmoore3358]

Where did u get the crimper kit ?

[@susanhurst3292]

This issue happened to me this past Tuesday, our power company cause outage for about 2 minutes and when it came back on it blew out my motor fan, had to call a professional to come out and replace it today.

[@eddillahunt]

Only thing why extend the wires when you have so much excess?

[@missourimule2827]

Will a fan motor that's getting to Hot keep kicking my Breaker off,Thanks for any help.

[@double_joseph327]

Mine is getting way to hot so it’s just not spinning anymore

[@thaosfamily2893]

What website I have a York brand and in need to replace soon

[@janelleparker4609]

Great instructions with a calm voice. Thank you

[@bingobox4255]

Awesome video!

[@cyberqid]

When do you replace the fan blades?

[@dariusmfreed8339]

I’m looking for a video that shows me how to handle a capacitor before removing the wires from it.

[@xabsentimentalx]

I'm a bit late to this but the only thing you need to be mindful of is discharging it before handling. The safest way to do so is with a load resistor, I have a 100W 4 ohm set for that. In truth you can use almost any conductor but a resistor will bleed it slightly slower and its safer. You want to be absolutely certain power is shut off before you do so as you'll be intentionally creating a short by connecting each contact to each other. Ie A to B, B to C, A to C. Ensure you are using something insulated to discharge it, or insulated gloves as you don't want to be the path to ground when touching potentially live wires

[@jordanking9262]

Can anyone show me the mechanical code about mtr. replacement in wet and dry locations. How about a laymens mech. code summary lm sure there is a gen. governing code , for all states

[@georgevalenzuela2489]

Great video! Straight to the point!

[@traveler.west1]

Thank you for the helpful video, saved me a great deal of team & money.

[@rud8051]

you didnt say how you cut the shaft, what tool did you use

[@edca8114]

it looks with a abrasive disk small tool or drill attached did you see the smooth cut of the shaft

[@picklerix6162]

I have used a hack saw but sometimes you don't have to cut the shaft if it doesn't interfere with anything in the condensing unit.

[@justinberrett7479]

Sam please show video cutting shaft. Thanks

[@oralreid7714]

Thanks for the heads up..

[@Grace17893]

God bless you man great work

[@billymcdaniel8700]

Did your capitor not have any juice

[@tomasv2263]

Great video. I got a it lost lining up the wires from New unit to the ines you cut from the old unit

[@SpeakerJunkie2000]

Thank you!!! this video help save the day.

[@10lhskater]

How much was the motor and where did you buy it?

[@MoreThanMaintenance]

The motor I purchased was a Fasco D7909 motor. The best way to find out what motor is best for your specific unit is to take the information from your condenser motor or if you remove the motor from the condenser and check the specifications on the motor you removed. You want note of running amps... and voltage of motor matches your specs. You can purchase this online 👍 $80-120 is reasonable.

[@10lhskater]

@@MoreThanMaintenance thank you!

[@edca8114]

@@MoreThanMaintenance I had my combo unit TUNED UP today and the young guy maybe under 25 said that my condenser fan motor is " over heating ' it is supposed to be at 60 F and at 8 am is " running at 68 F " and ' he has the part in the van of if NOT he would be more that happy to go get it at the part store and would not charge me for that " and then he said it would cost me for everything Parts and Labor " just 654 bucks " 😦 so I politely told him " I am broke now and probably I will do it later on when it must be fixed " . . . what do you think of that price to replace the Fan Motor and this is in Sin City July 16 2020 Thanks 😎👍😷

[@picklerix6162]

@@edca8114 - Condenser motor overheating by 8 degrees? That's the first time I've heard that one. That price is pretty steep for a conventional AC motor. If it was a sleeved bearing bearing motor, he should have oiled it for you. My new condensing unit has an ECM motor in it so that motor would cost me over $300 to replace it. There's no telling how much an AC company would charge to replace it.

[@edca8114]

@@picklerix6162 it was a young cat .. did not cover his boots and was not wearing a mask and when he check the filter he did not take it out just with a flashlight from the floor and said is ok then he was eager to replace the C FAN and about 2 years ago I was told that " my C Fan was ok BUT maybe it would need to replace it " soon " so I just told him I might replace it later " I do not have extra cash right now " is just Remove and Replace it it might cost around 150 bucks have NOT really check but I might do it myself later on and the young cat told me my UNIT IS OLD 2013 so he DID NOT GET THE EXTRA JOB and MONEY for their pocket 😊😊😄😷

[@sirjohnahayfalcon]

Where does the white wire go u forgot it?

[@edca8114]

Hi Sam new Subs here .. I was wondering .. How long is the school for HVAC and how much it is and how much worth of tools you should have ? Thanks I really like this video it looks that I might be doing that in , I hope in the Fall , near future 😎👍😊

[@TrishZenCorner]

would this also work with a fan motor on hayward summit pool heater unit? my fan motor went out and i would like to do it myself but cant seem to locate the correct video everything comes out to ac units not the pool heaters

[@sdreynolds67]

Thanks

[@Kiskassklan]

Thanks for the video! Can you tell me if a motor with 1 amp will replace a 1.6 amp. Everything else is the same except for amps. HP is 1/6 and 825 rpm. Both same but amps.

[@tomalstar]

i know this response is a little late, but i think it should be. seems to just be more efficient

[@Kiskassklan]

@@tomalstar Thanks!

[@randytorboli]

That's the incorrect fan grille for that unit isn't it

[@bobbailey4954]

Good job

[@geffreyacosta8821]

I just came here to see what everyone got quoted for the job. I paid $504 including part and labor June 2023 Dallas, TX

[@rsmct8360]

It's of the utmost importance to lubricate the shaft.

[@gonefishingdb]

Do not do this, the shaft has a locking bolt that connects the fan. If you lube it up it can potentially come off. The shaft is connected to the motor and is sealed.

[@troybermudez9269]

Thank you man.

[@chibaseball35]

Great video!

[@jcrazeful]

Make sure you use sand paper on that shaft! Before anything else!

[@johnraahauge4552]

Why?

[@seanefrem9226]

Hello good video quick question i changed the unit but i find the fan to be about 2 inches lower due to the crank flat end to tighten the screw will.that make a difference if its 2 inches lower then it was before? Thank you. Ps. I subscribed

[@MoreThanMaintenance]

If you are fastened on the flat end you will be fine. Just ensure that you have clearance.. ie no wires in the way...etc. I usually take a stick and manually rotate the blades through the casing. If it turn your fine 🙂

[@robwilliams8138]

Life Saver! Nuff said.

[@independentcontactors339]

Wonderful

[@miadventura]

THANK YOU SIR!!!!!!!!!

[@DanfossDrivesAmerica]

1998 Bryant 38ckc

[@scorpionvice12]

5KCP39CGT447S ANYbody know of a compatible fan motor

[@hunterwentz3463]

All these comments are homeowners who didn’t cut their fingers off while trying to do this

[@zaidbadshah1670]

Zaid

[@richlewis732]

Can't hear him

[@nosleep1335]

Gracias 👍