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Payne Central Air Conditioner Condenser fan motor does not run
Is your Payne central air conditioner's outdoor condenser fan motor not running or spinning? The most likely cause is a failed run capacitor. A bulging or leaking capacitor can make the condenser fan motor noisy, cause it to overheat, or keep it from starting. Next, inspect the motor control board, which controls motor speed and can prevent the fan motor from running. If the board is operating, the condenser fan motor may have failed. A separate capacitor or condenser fan motor is also possible, though less common. These parts are located in the outdoor condensing unit, so turn off power at the disconnect box and circuit breaker before inspecting anything. Testing incoming voltage with a multimeter involves 240V line voltage and should be handled by a qualified HVAC technician if you are not trained to work safely around it. Do not open the sealed system or handle refrigerant without EPA 608 certification and a licensed HVAC technician. Enter your Payne central air conditioner model number to find the exact replacement run capacitor, motor control board, or condenser fan motor for your unit.
01 - Payne Central Air Conditioner Run Capacitor
If the run capacitor is defective, the fan motor might be noisy, overheat, or not run at all. To determine if the run capacitor has failed, inspect the capacitor. If the run capacitor is bulging or leaking, replace it.
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02 - Payne Central Air Conditioner Motor Control Board
The motor control board helps to maintain the desired motor speed of the blower. When the motor control board fails, the blower motor may not run at the correct speed or it may not run at all.
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03 - Payne Central Air Conditioner Fan Motor
To determine if the fan motor is working, use a multimeter to test the incoming voltage to the motor. If the fan motor is receiving the correct voltage but the motor still won’t run, inspect the capacitor to ensure that it is not at fault. If the capacitor is not bulging or leaking, replace the fan motor.
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04 - Payne Central Air Conditioner Motor
To determine if the condenser motor is working, use a multimeter to test the incoming voltage to the motor. If the condenser fan motor is receiving the correct voltage but the motor still won’t run, inspect the capacitor to ensure that it is not at fault. If the capacitor is not bulging or leaking, replace the condenser fan motor.
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05 - Payne Central Air Conditioner Capacitor
If the capacitor is defective, the fan motor might be noisy, overheat, or not run at all. To determine if the capacitor has failed, inspect the capacitor. If the capacitor is bulging or leaking, replace it.
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06 - Payne Central Air Conditioner Condenser Fan Motor
To determine if the condenser motor is working, use a multimeter to test the incoming voltage to the motor. If the condenser fan motor is receiving the correct voltage but the motor still won’t run, inspect the capacitor to ensure that it is not at fault. If the capacitor is not bulging or leaking, replace the condenser fan motor.
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