Lennox HVAC Question

[MilitantBEEMER]

So our outside AC unit is not runnIng this afternoon. I noticed it was quite warm in the house. Set A/C to 65 and it did not cool down. Warmish air through vents. Went outside and the fan on the outside unit was not running. turned off breaker for a bit and turned it back on. Fan making a noise but not turning and the motor seems HOT. I decided to shut off the breaker overnight and turn back on in the AM to see if the fan will run. The unit is clean. Not sure what else to try. I am afraid it is a 9-10 year old unit and has given up the ghost.
Any suggestions? Any A/C guys in the Tulsa area that you would recommend?
Thank you

 

[dennishoddy]

Motor start capacitor has failed. Easy to replace, but make VERY sure the breaker is turned off.

 

[MilitantBEEMER]

Motor start capacitor has failed. Easy to replace, but make VERY sure the breaker is turned off.

THANK YOU. That sounds promising. Anybody have a recommendation of Tulsa A/C company that i can trust?

 

[dennishoddy]

THANK YOU. That sounds promising. Anybody have a recommendation of Tulsa A/C company that i can trust?

I don't live there, but I'd sure look into replacing it yourself. It's very easy and YouTube is your friend.

 

[Forgalspop]

Motor start capacitor has failed. Easy to replace, but make VERY sure the breaker is turned off.

That would be my guess. Have had that happen twice. I keep an extra capacitor(s) on hand.

 

[Forgalspop]

I purchased capacitors on Amazon for our Carrier heat pump/AC. Just need to know the size, etc. Markings on the capacitor.

 

[Letfreedomring]

That would be my guess too. A simple test is when unit is on and making noise to use a stick or long screwdriver to flick the blades to spin in normal direction and if fan starts to run by itself it's the start capacitor. I planned on getting an extra one for mine but as soon as I tried to wipe dust from cap label all the writing disappeared. Now I'm looking up trying to figure out the size without the label. Doh!

 

[PanhandleGlocker]

I had ants get into a contactor on my outside unit and they fried that one part. Not any ants hanging around your unit is there?

 

[saddlebum]

Motor start capacitor has failed. Easy to replace, but make VERY sure the breaker is turned off.

fan motors have run capacitors ,not start capacitors . also could be bearings in the motor or burnt windings

 

[MilitantBEEMER]

I will try the fan blade test later this morning and see if it starts. If so, i will get one to replace it. Is turning off the AC breaker all I need to be concerned with?