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Air Conditioner Fan Replacement, Do It Yourself And Save...

With our air conditioner fan replacement guide, you can do it yourself and save. The typical cost for an hvac service company to perform this task would be over $200.

Our guide will walk you through the process of diagnosis, motor selection, and replacement.

**NOTE** Only you can assess your ability to perform this task. This is a guide and cannot provide all of the details for every situation.

If you suspect the condenser fan motor is bad you should check to be sure before you replace it. Begin your diagnosis by shutting the power off to the air conditioner.

Next, you should check to see if the fan blade spins freely. If it does not, the motor should be replaced. If the blade spins freely, you should feel the motor to see if it is hot.

If the motor is hot, you should check it's run capacitor using our guide and replace it as necessary. If the run capacitor was bad, you should allow the fan motor to cool. Then you can turn the unit back on and see if the motor starts and comes up to speed. If the fan fails to start or does not run at full speed, it should be replaced.

To begin your air conditioner fan replacement, ensure that the power to the unit is off. Then, you should write down the colors of the fan motor wires and where they are connected.

Next, you can remove the motor and fan assembly. There are several different ways that they can be mounted. Generally, what is required is to loosen the bolt on the band that holds the motor in place. On some units, the motor mounts are built into the motor.

Now, you can remove the fan blade from the motor. It is important that you note the orientation of the blade on the motor shaft. To remove the fan blade, loosen the set screws and twist and pull the blade off the shaft.

The next step, in air conditioner fan replacement, is to select the proper replacement motor. All motors have a model/manufacturers number on them. You can usually find an exact replacement with that number.

If you are unable to find an exact replacement, you can usually use a universal replacement. Here is what you should look for and match:

1. the motor diameter in inches (3.3, 5, 5.5, 6.5)

2. the operating voltage (115, 208-230, 460)

3. the horsepower (1/8, 1/6, 1/4, 1/3, 1/2) ** Many universal replacement motors have more than one horsepower rating**

4. the size of the shaft in inches

5. the speed in rpm

6. the direction of rotation ** Many universal replacement motors are dual rotation. The direction of rotation is easily changed to meet the required need.**

7. the mounting method ** Many universal replacement motors can be mounted in multiple ways.**

After you have selected the proper motor, the motor is installed by simply reversing the removal procedure. You should pay special attention to make sure the fan blade is centered in the opening on the unit.

Also, the run capacitor should be replaced anytime a motor is replaced. Ensure that you have the proper size for your motor and the desired horsepower (for multi horsepower motors).

After the motor is installed, you should complete your air conditioner fan replacement by verifying proper rotation and cooling system operation.

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