How to fix your AC: fan not spinning
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- čas přidán 23. 06. 2024
- Explanation on how to fix an air conditioner unit or outdoor heat pump fan that is not working due to a bad capacitor. If the motor is running, you can get your HVAC fan to spin with this troubleshoot guide on how to replace the capacitor.
My Capacitor:
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The screwdriver trick to get my fan running just saved my family from another almost 100 degree day until having a professional come look at my unit. Considering I have a 4 month old, I’m sure you can imagine how relieved we were to have a temporary fix! Thank you!
Same here! Part is on the way and this will work for now. Although I have to "kick start" it about every 15 minutes. We don't have kids but we do have 2 pugs which are very sensitive to the heat.
Same here. Awesome
But a box fan facing up for temporary fix without the hassle of babysitting the unit. You'll need to tie it down though.
@Robert Morrison Help its in high 80s I have grandkids here as well. Could u explain to me how u used box fan?? I'm having to go outside every 10 or 15 mins to push start my fan so we can have air.😢😮
@@LisaShankkchanging the capacitor is pretty easy. Replace that and you shouldn't worry about the fan. Get her done.
Omg omg thank u 🙏🏽 so much I’m a single mom home with a 3 yr old sweat pouring 88 degrees inside and had NoOne . Your vid was the first one I seen and I went outside and manual spin it and Lord behold it started and the AC is back blowing cold ! I hope you find cash today or something anything good 😊 for you for your service you have given to others❤️
I'm so glad it worked for you!!
I just used a long ruler 😂.
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That's good figured it out. But get you a good, solid, hard working trade career man that can work well with his hands cuz truth be told no woman should be having to go thru that. ‼️💯
@@estephianunderwood9573 I agree ! Thank You so much 🙏🏽 ❤️
Thank you soo much! It's 95 degrees right now here in oregon and my mom called me saying the ac is broken. I rush over to the house and started researching videos and came across yours. All I did was turn off the breaker and power unit, unplug three female connectors, blew off all the dust, and reconnect the plugs. Now my mom has AC. Thank you soo much!
The kickstart screwdriver method worked for my AC unit for 20 mins before the fan stopped spinning again. Then I followed your method for getting a new capacitor and bought one for 25 bucks at ACE Hardware. Worked like a charm and haven't had an issue since. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much, 98 degrees in texas outside and my house had gone up to 90 couldn’t figure it out then realized the fan wasn’t spinning, temporarily fixed but the house is cooling down and my children are grateful thank you
YOU SAVED ME A LOT OF MONEY!!!! And a big headache trying to get ANYONE to come and service our unit. Thank you!!!
Thank you so much! The screw driver trick did not work for me but I was able to replace the capacitor by myself with no previous HVAC experience. I ordered the capacitor, some electrician gloves, and an insulated screwdriver from Amazon. It took about 30 minutes to change and worked the first time. I cannot thank you enough!
Thank you so much my friend for this video. My AC started doing the same thing. Problem was I discovered it late on Friday afternoon and our usual trusted HVAC guy had just retired (82 y/o). But by spinning the blades got us through Friday night. Then I found your video. Got the new capacitor (45/5 uF) late yesterday via Amazon ($22.90), installed it this morning and works like a charm. What a releif. We have a heat index of 108 today. Liked and subscribed.
9PM, 91 degrees, broken HVAC.. CZcams found your video, my family will not fry tonight... I will wake up first things tomorrow and buy said capacitor, for now I just helped the fan spin and it started right up.... Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Good deal. You might have to spin it again at 3AM but at least you got it going.
@@KentsGarageGym No, you got it going.. Thanks again.
Thank you Kent!! You just saved me over $200 on an HVAC serviceman! The new capacitor is working great! Praise God!!!!
So glad it helped!
My wife woke me up last night around 10:30 PM to let me know that our AC was blowing warm air. Had a professional come out and confirm that it was the capacitor. I really appreciate your informative video.
It’s been over 100 here in Arizona. I just found a capacitor for $13 at a local store and fixed my AC. You are a life saver. Thank you so much for this video!!!!
Saved my 14 year old dog on 100F plus days this week. Worked step by step to a T! We thank you for simple clear instructions and humor with CGI that would make 1970s George Lucas, blush with envy!
Thank you sir! I'm a new homeowner and this happened 2 months after we moved in. Instead of being charged 200+ to fix this, I did it for 15 bucks! I really appreciate it 🙏 😌
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Just jumpstarted my AC unit with the screwdriver spin this until the repairman comes on Monday! Thank you!!!
I rent and I woke up to find my house at 77 degrees. Felt warm air coming out the vents and went outside to see the fan wasn't spinning. A quick search brought your video up and I haven't replaced any parts but I was able to get the fan spinning and at least cool the house. Thank you very much.
I know its an old video, but its standing up to time! You made this so easy for me.....the guy who barely knows how to use tools. Thank you Kent.
Thank you so much sir. Its summer and my a/c stopped working. It gets to about 91 degrees Fahrenheit out here in Stockton, Ca. It got really hot inside the house, and I didn't have the money to hire an ac repair man. Your video helped me fix my ac, so I won't have to endure this crazy heat. Thanks again.
Omg!!! I’ve been through two summers with my a/c unit not working. Today I was desperately looking for some relief and found your video. I cannot thank you enough. You have brought the sanity back into my life and now my kids can sleep again!!!!
You saved yourself and your family from the extreme heat wave which was potentially deadly this is saving many lives in extreme heat.
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My husband said he wants to come shake your hand. We are coming into 100° weather, and you have saved us! Thank you!
Consider my hand shaked 😄 glad it helped until you could fix it
It worked! I ordered a replacement capacitor on amazon at 4pm and received it at 8pm. I completed this task in 1 day! My A/C repair guy wasn't going to be able to come for 4 days, and minimum labor would have put me around 90 bucks plus parts. I fixed this for $29 total thanks to you! I am NOT a handy person, but this video was great and easy to follow. thank you!
You just saved us a week without AC in 90 degree weather with a newborn. Thank you so much!!!
Wooooow worked for me, saved me $5,000 which is what they quoted me to replace the entire unit😲
Tried the manual spin of the fan and reset the breaker and it worked like a charm. Thanks man. Just saved my marriage 😂
Thank you for this informational video! This is exactly what was wrong with my A/C. Took plenty of pictures of the old capacitor before removing it. Went to a local a/c store and picked up a new capacitor for $25. Replaced it and had my a/c working in an hour.
Sweet! I can't beleive you have and AC store - and that they would sell you something without complaining that you're not a licensed AC guy.
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me 2, BIG THANK U. From my family to yours.
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I was concerned when you called needle nose pliers a wrench,but following your instructions I saved a chunk of money!!!!! Thank you good sir for your excellent video👌🏾👌🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾
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Saved me $200+! Thanks for the tips. Ordered my own capacitor on Amazon and fixed everything for $20. Also, the screwdriver "jump start" saved us from a hot evening of restless sleep while we waited for the capacitor to ship. Appreciate you!
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Outstanding Video. Thank you so much for sharing this information. My fan had stopped. Actually we did not have A/C yesterday. I call the service company to come out before locating your video. I went outside to the AC with a long screwdriver and spun the fan. She started up. I am still having them to troubleshoot the AC . You are a blessing and thank you again. Video was extremely thorough and to the point.
Thank you for the video, ours went out on Weds, and when I got back in town my wife showed me your video and I went into town and got a new one fixed it that night, it saved me quite a few dollars.
Big thanks for this video, it saved me a few hundred dollars in repairs. It was simple to follow and it took me like 15 minutes to do the job plus looking online and waiting on delivery. May God bless upon you.
Exactly what my AC needed! Back up and running during a heat wave for 18 dollars. Can't thank you enough!
This post was a lifesaver. I live in Phoenix and we just had 31 straight days of 110 F or higher. My units couldn’t keep up and this morning woke up at 5 and my house was already 80 degrees. One unit was working other was just like this one. Was able to hand start it and it’s blowing cool until I can get the part to fix. Thanks for posting this it was the video that got my house cool again. Thank you!!
First time home owner with a new baby and on the hottest day all of a sudden our air stopped working at 8pm on a Sunday. This trick just saved us!! Thank you so much!!
Thank you! This was the piece we needed. It only cost $14 to repair our a/c. You are appreciated!
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Thank you so much for this. This video was the first thing that came up when I searched for A/C Fan Not Spinning last night and I knew it was the same problem when I tried spinning it with a screwdriver. I went to ACE today and got the capacitor I needed, and it's already fixed!
*Great with keeping my 1st floor **Fastly.Cool** . Had a little struggle getting it to sit properly in my small window but once I got it situated it works perfectly.*
This may very well save me, especially at peak season when contractors are very busy. Thanks!
Thank you Sir. you saved me a hight cost repair! A/C is running as good as new Thanks again!
I wish I could like this 1000 times thank you, saved me and my family from a 100° night of sleep
Thank you so much ! I just changed the capacitor and kids are happy they are feeling the cool
This guy deserves an award of some sort.
Exact thing with my Rhem. Screwdriver trick worked like a charm!
Thanks man!
Great Informational video! Did the jump start to keep us cool until the capacitor can be changed out. Your step by step instructions are Awesome! Keep the great videos coming!
Thanks for sharing the video! It's super helpful to know how to troubleshoot and fix an AC unit when the fan isn't spinning. Replacing the capacitor seems like a manageable solution. Hope it helps others facing the same issue!
You are my hero. Now I just have to figure out how to get a wooden barbecue skewer out of there before the next time I call a service tech
Thanks for the Capacator Video for the AC - followed exactly and got part for my AC - worked perfectly!
Thank you so much for the screw driver trick. That has saved me one night or a day before I can replace the capacitor.
I’m so happy I found your video. We fixed the problem and now enjoying our ac and saved so much money. Thank you!!
Dude your one little tip of using screwdriver CLOCKWISE was huge as i tried but didnt know that part. Went down after hearing that and fan went on amd is cooling the house till we get hvac guy out here. Very thankful u went to the trouble. Mike. Camas Wa
Worked beautifully. Followed your video step for step and my A/C started blowing cold air again. Thanks a ton dude.
I see ur video is 4yrs old, but still changing people's lives trying to live in a cool environment. I already knew about the screwdriver thingy. Stick, knife, wire, didn't matter just as long as I got that baby spin'n. Didn't last long doing that tho. Eventually kunked out for good. But never knew about a Capacitor thingy until coming across ur video, which I might add was the first thing to pop on on Google search. I'm so so glad I clicked on you. All I can say is Hugs for you. Me and my kids are kickin it up in the luxurious life of Koolness 😎. Got it from Amazon. $12 bucks. Seen one for 9. But got the one that fitted my need. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. AND FOR ALL YOU ELECTRICIANS OUT THERE STEALING OUR MONEY..... HA!!!! 😂😂😂
Add me to the list today. My ac stopped spinning. I used the screwdriver. It came right on and hasn't stopped. Awesome video.
The Screwdriver trick worked once for me, but not after that. However I had regular house fan that was wide enough to put over the top of the unit which I used to blow into the unit. This actually also started the fan blades to move in the AC unit and once it moved fast enough the AC unit fan started working on its own for at least that on/off cycle. So that is an alternative method to try if the screwdriver push is not enough. The added benefit though is that if it is dry outside, you can just leave the house fan on top of the unit while you are waiting for your capacitor to arrive. Since it is blowing continuously it should allow the AC fan unit to turn when the thermostat in your house causes it to need to turn back on.
You just saved my family as well from a hot 4th of July weekend in Santa Clarita! Thanks!
So so so thankful for this video! Sure enough spinning that fan worked like a charm! Now to get that capacitor and properly fix the issue!
You are amazing!!! you not only described the exact issue I was having but explained how to fix it correctly and found you very entertaining. Thank you so much I thought it was going to cost be thousands of dollars and here I can do it myself for 20 bucks. Thanks!!!
Very useful. My AC had the same issue. Fixed it (for now) and it'll give the home warranty company enough time to come and fix it for us (we pay them, anyway). Thanks!
This video saved me a weekend tech call. I already have a contract with a company to do routine maintenance, I just need this fix to work until I can get them out here.
Thank you brother for this quick and easy straight forward fix. Peace and blessings to you and your family.
Thank you so much, for share your knowledge!
Today I was dealing with this situation and yes, it work!!
Tons of blessings for all your family!
Thank you! Worked to fix my AC for $25. Excellent detailed information.
Thanks for doing this video. I have two AC units and recently used your video to help me replace the parts in both. I have spares on the shelf just in case. Thank you.
The screwdriver trick worked! Thank you, thank you, thank you. That got us through a hot night.
OMG 🤯 thank you brother,, it's 9pm and all 3 kids were about to sleep in a 85 degrees house...IT WORKED !!! GOOD 🌃 NIGHT WORLD.
Thank you very much, my brother, saved me a huge headache.
Thanks for sharing this and giving me the confidence I could fix mine bec I lost my job and am tight on money & thought we were just going to have to use window units or something.
Very nice of you to spend the time to make this video. I was able to get our unit running in just a moment. I guess I will need a capacitor now, but thanks for showing me how to fix it up.
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Saved my life. Incredible video and super helpful. Haven’t gotten into the A/C but the screwdriver trick is gold.
Thank you for this Video. Being a single woman who is on a budget and believe in trying to figure out things myself. I watched your video and, it Worked. Thanks again
For me after watching all these videos, I just replaced the Capacitor hoping it was the fix after my unit blew warm air on a 101° day. If it didn’t work at least I replaced it after 16 years of doing abs nothing. I had no testing equipment but It worked for me thank god! I also cleaned the air vents with dish soap and a hose.
Thank you so much for this video. Had the exact same situation happening to my a/c unit and I was able to fix it following every step in this video. And I was able to find the capacitor locally for $13! Thank you!
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Love this video, my house has the same issue today. Following the video and fixing it. I will keep you posted if it works to me.
Thank you sir , its 95° out! Screw driver worked!!
Listen.. I’m not kidding when I say you may have GENUINELY saved my life with this video. It’s currently 105 degrees here, and my AC suddenly stopped cooling about 40 minutes ago, and although I’ve yet to do this repair, your kickstart method to get the fan going actually helped me getting my AC running to start cooling my house back down. I’ll update when/if I’m able to do the capacitor repair, but for now you’ve saved me. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH.
Just was questioning about what's happened since, has it stayed cool since?
@@ceeferg433 so I haven’t been able to attempt to replace the capacitor yet, but this method has helped me to keep my AC at least semi-functional for the past weeks, and yes it still cools fine. There are a few caveats for me though:
1. He says “clockwise” in this video, which I’m sure does apply to his unit, and that’s exactly what I did after watching, …BUT.. that was NOT good in my case, because the fan blades -would- spin up and turn on the AC if I spun them clockwise, but there was a ton of heat coming from the SIDES of my unit, and very little air coming out of the top… It was cooling, but not super well.. Well one morning I turned it on and it spun up on its own (happens maybe 1 in 10 tries) and I noticed no heat from the sides, and strong air flor from the top… so just for the hell of it I turned it off, and when it didn’t come on this time, I attempted to spin it COUNTERCLOCKWISE this time, and it spun up with a ton of power, strong top air flow and no heat from the sides.. that as when it dawned in me I’d been spinning it the wrong direct for 4 days. It worked.. but it was forcing the air DOWN instead of up and with nowhere to release like it has on top, it was forcing the air out the side vents.. so be mindful of which way you spin because I had no idea it would operate spinning either way.
2. This is the big one… it WILL spin up and function, but the problem is that… say you set it on 65.. once it reaches that temp, it shuts itself off, but once the temp rises ABOVE that temp, it will send the signal to turn back on, but if you don’t just happen to be outside ready to spin the fan when that happens, then your fan motor could burn up trying to spin on its own. So I’ve been having to get the temp down really low, and the shut it off completely for a couple hours. It’s not ideal, but prevents a worse situation.
Great video, very helpful! BUT! You mentioned spinning the fan clockwise, and mine are both counterclockwise. If you look through the vents at the top at the fan motor it will indicate a rotation direction - make sure you look at this. The air should be drawn upward through the coils. For mine, spinning clockwise drew the air downward.
Thank you!!! This was exactly what was wrong with ours and I was able to order the part and fix it for $22 because of you! I really appreciate the video and your instruction of how to do this myself.
Tha ks Ashton! Glad it helped!
@@KentsGarageGym okay so I noticed that my air was not really blowing out that much cold and then it made like a weird hissing noise then I go outside notice that it stopped turning the fan was not working at all I then turned it off waited a minute so it could cool down then I turned it back on went out there with a screwdriver did exactly what you did and it started working however about 10 minutes or less after doing it it stopped now what so I need to order that part
@@KentsGarageGym also I'm having a problem finding it on my breaker box there is words that say heat would that be it it is central air and heat so would it be the one that says heat?????
Hello 👋! My fan is not working but if I turn it works but the thing is the when the the ac turn on again the fan is not working again ! Keeps doing it every time on and off again can be the capacitor or the compresor??
20 dollar fix, i love it!
Edit: 25 seconds in this bro already gave me enough info. Love you man!
You're the man! Saved the day to get mine kick started and got the new capacitor swapped out easy. My family not sweating death thanks you!
I've never troubleshot anything by watching a CZcams video for literally "30 seconds" - my fan motor was humming and MY long screwdriver got it running, which all pointed to my Capacitor. My local plumbing store carried my Capacitor for $15.98 - you saved me a Service Call - major dollars and days of hot air. My 2 (spoiled) Pomeranians are happy, and my better half is very grateful. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! Loved the sparks also, thanks for the safety tip as I would have not known otherwise. All my best and keep up the great work. $16.51 with tax included, AMAZING!
You da man!!! I owe you a beer. Had trouble locating the correct capacitor. Found one same day at Ace Hardware
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The Kickstart to the fan blade really worked....Thanks a milli 😊
Thank you! had an idea it was the capacitor but did not know the spin the fan trick! Saved the fam from a hot night. Gracias Amigo.
U just saved me so much money...I just went in my breaker and noticed ac was off
Thank you so much! I called a ac repair man to come and watched your video. Called them and told the never mind
Thank you so much for your advice and your video, I hit the fan clockwise and it started working thank you!!!
Thank you sir!! Saved me some stress and some money!!
Thanks! Had exact the same thing happened with my AC (Carrier) and thought I would be down for the whole unit replacement but this video rocks!
My 2 1/2 year old son is in LOVE with your video. We must have watched this about 20-30 times! Thanks for entertaining my child and for teaching me something about air conditioners :)
Oh wow! How did he stumble across this? Haha, I'll have to show him my son's CZcams channel. Not exactly repairing an AC, but it's fun stuff :)
It was the being "zapped"! haha
He does love that part lol!
Dude...thanks so much. Fan went out on me during quarantine and I had no idea what to do
Thank you for the screw driver trick. My AC is running. I will try to look at the capacitor tomorrow morning when it is cooler.
The music when you finally got it opened 😂. I felt that to core lol! Thanks for the help sir by making this video 🤜🏼
This video is very helpful. We just fixed our air conditioning unit following the instructions in this video. Only cost $20. Thank you!!
In an emergency, if your fan is not spinning and has resistance turning freely, a huge trick is penetrant oil, cut the power pull the fan Motor off leave the grill on, flip it upside down, push the rubber seal up on the dust cover, try not to damage it,add some oil to the shaft, let it soke for about 5 minutes, notice the fan spinning freely now reattach..I'm sure this will get you through until you get a new motor if this is the case.
Yup. This did the trick. Thank you so much. I ordered the part but was able to spin it on until it arrives. Thank you again so so so much!
Great video!! Thanks alot! Don't know if it's recommended, but whenever my drain pipe plugs up, I pull the sensor plug by the inside unit, and then attach my shop vac to the pipe by the outside unit and suck out the gunk. Works great 👍
I agree with everyone in the comments! You sir were a very good help. Thank you for sharing your expertise!👌🏽😃
Well thank you mam. I don't know if this helped everyone, but I do hope it helped some.
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Thank you for this video! My AC is working again!
My unit was doing the exact same thing. Very helpful, and well done!
This was so helpful. We successfully changed ours. The fan is spinning once more. I just don’t know why it isn’t blowing cold air. Barely. Feels more like just the fan is on.
I would guess it's the anti-freeze maybe?
Freon, check your filter, mine was dirty and froze my pipe, allowed to thaw out,replaced filter and lucky freon wasn't needed, that was a month ago but now my capacitor is out and thanks for the video I will obtain one tomorrow and sleep upstairs in the room with a window unit😊,its 1145 pm heard the motor humming and was hot,cut it off and turned CZcams on