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joevillars
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Parents ac is blowing hot air from the vents
07-24-2021, 05:01 PM
They said the fan is running but the air out of the vent is hot. Where should I start looking for the problem
thegrouse
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07-24-2021, 05:02 PM
Walk outside and see if the condenser fan is turning and the compressor is running
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joevillars
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07-24-2021, 05:19 PM
The fan is running not sure about the compressor. I’m at a wedding so dang the luck
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07-24-2021, 05:50 PM
May be froze up. Shot it off for an hour or so.
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07-24-2021, 05:54 PM
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May be froze up. Shot it off for an hour or so.
This^^^ Check condenser inside. If iced over turn ac off and go to fan only for a bit.
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Nicholson84
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07-24-2021, 05:57 PM
Mine did this when the condensation line was clogged. If that’s it get an air compressor or a shop vac to clear the line. Pain in the butt
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Artos
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07-24-2021, 05:58 PM
Yup, turn off & check to see if the secondary drain is flowing as well...change filter if dirty.
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07-24-2021, 06:03 PM
Call the AC folks!
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07-24-2021, 06:09 PM
Check filters!
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07-24-2021, 06:14 PM
Had the same problem last year and it was some kind of switch/capacitor that kicks the compressor on
Outside fan was running but nothing moving in the lines.
Stayed semi cool for the couple of days it took to get part
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07-24-2021, 06:27 PM
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This^^^ Check condenser inside. If iced over turn ac off and go to fan only for a bit.
Then clean the coils with a shop vac
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07-24-2021, 06:31 PM
Check the float valve. If the drain line is plugged the water backs up and the float valve cuts off the compressor to avoid flooding.
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07-24-2021, 06:32 PM
[ame="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AiBFL-l0uxY"]Air Conditioner Not Cooling: Float Switches and Drain Pipe Clogs - YouTube[/ame]
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07-24-2021, 06:36 PM
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The fan is running not sure about the compressor. I’m at a wedding so dang the luck
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You're at a wedding. Book a hotel or have them drive to your house.
Fix this tomorrow if you can, or Monday with an AC repair man
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07-24-2021, 06:37 PM
If the compressor isn't running, check the capacitor. If it is swollen (bulging out on the sides) that's probably the problem. It's usually a less than $50 part and easy to replace. Getting one might be another story....
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