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Tappan Central Air Conditioner Condenser fan motor does not run
When a Tappan central air conditioner's outdoor condenser fan motor is not running or spinning, start with the run capacitor, the most likely cause. A bulging or leaking capacitor can make the condenser fan motor noisy, cause it to overheat, or keep it from starting. Next, check the motor control board, which regulates motor speed and can prevent the motor from running. If the capacitor looks normal, the fan motor may be defective. A multimeter can confirm whether the condenser fan motor receives the correct voltage, but testing involves dangerous 240-volt line voltage and should be handled by a qualified technician unless you are trained to work safely around live circuits. Other possible causes include a separate motor, a failed capacitor, or the less common condenser fan motor itself. Turn off power at the disconnect box and circuit breaker before inspecting parts. This condenser fan motor troubleshooting does not normally require refrigerant handling, but any sealed-system repair requires an EPA 608-certified HVAC technician. Enter your Tappan model number to find the exact run capacitor, motor control board, capacitor, or condenser fan motor for your central air conditioner.
01 - Tappan 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 - Tappan 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 - Tappan 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 - Tappan 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 - Tappan 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 - Tappan 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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