The first is an inspection of the outdoor unit to physically see if the fan is turning.
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There are a few ways to tell if your a c fan is temporarily or permanently out of order.
Typically this means one of two things.
If you observe the ac condenser fan not spinning on your outdoor air conditioning unit the problem is likely one of a few common things.
You hear the outdoor unit s compressor working and the fan isn t spinning.
A filter that s not a proper fit can obstruct airflow and put more stress on your air condition fan.
Your outside ac hums but the fan doesn t spin or the entire outside ac unit isn t working at all.
After an extended period of time you fan can break or stop working.
When your air conditioner s outside fan is not working inspect the fan itself.
The condenser lines should be cold and the air inside the home should be cool.
If the compressor is working but the fan won t turn then the problem is most likely with the motor and or capacitor.
This shows you how to troubleshoot and fix a heat pump or ac unit that is not working.
If all else fails check to see if there is a problem with your air conditioner s physical.
In this case the outdoor fan is not running due to a bad capacitor.
If the fan isn t running at all or there is.
You don t hear the outdoor unit s compressor working and the fan isn t spinning.