DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the outdoor fan on a Carrier/Gree ETAC Heat Pump Unit. The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or noisy.
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Carrier, Gree
Step-By-Step Instructions1
To replace the outdoor fan in this carrier/gree etac heat pump unit…
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… you will need a #2 phillips-head screwdriver, a 10mm socket, and a power drill with a 5/16th inch socket.
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Before you begin, be sure to turn the unit off…
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…and disconnect the power supply.
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When performing this procedure, you will need to fully uninstall the unit from the wall.
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… remove the unit’s front panel by pulling the bottom of the panel out to release it from the tabs…then lift up.
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If applicable, disconnect the wall thermostat wire connecter and the energy management wire connecter.
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Using the power drill with the 5/16th inch socket, unthread the four mounting screws securing the unit to the wall sleeve.
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Now have an assistant help you to slide the unit out of the sleeve…
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… and set it on a towel or blanket.
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Using the #2 phillips-head screwdriver, unthread the screws to detach the two support brackets securing the fan housing.
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Next. unthread the seven screws securing the fan housing itself.
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With the screws unthreaded, release the motor wiring from the retainers…
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… as well as the outdoor coil temperature sensor wire from its retainer…
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… and you can detach the fan housing from the outdoor coils.
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Carefully rest the housing on the frame…
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… then use the 10mm socket to unthread the nut securing the fan.
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Lift off the lock washer along the flat washer and you can remove the old fan.
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To install the new outdoor fan…
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… align it on the motor shaft…
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… slide on the flat washer and the lock washer… then thread and tighten the nut to secure.
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Reposition the fan housing on the outdoor coils…
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… then rethread all seven screws.
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Secure the sensor wire and the motor wiring in their respective retainers.
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Realign the two support brackets…
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… and secure them with the screws.
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Reinstall the unit by sliding it into the wall sleeve until the seal rests against the front of the sleeve.
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Rethread the mounting screws to secure the unit.
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Avoid over-tightening the screws.
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Reconnect the wall thermostat and energy management wire connecters if applicable.
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Reinstall the front panel by aligning the tabs over the top rail then push the bottom of the panel in until it snaps into place.
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Restore power to the unit…
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… and the etac heat pump system should be ready for use.