I absolutely love the roosters crowing in the back and every time you say the word capacitor I think of Back to the Future movie with a flux capacitor with whatever it was 8.5 gigawatts of power... You're the clearest and the best I am totally revamping the outside condenser and inside the fan it looks like some horror movie Black Mass or something oh it's bad in there I'm surprised the thing was still running so I bless you bless you you have a gift and you are using it God has blessed you you have made this chick more functional and proud because I can do it all by myself because of you
I just want to say THANK YOU! I changed my capacitor and my fan motor all by myself…because of you. You gave me the confidence to do it through your videos. THEN, I realized that my fan was running backwards…you helped me with that too! I am forever grateful! I am a mother to a daughter and a son. I showed them how knowledge, hard work and perseverance and great tools! I have never subscribed to ANYONE and have NO social media, but my gratitude was overwhelming me. So THANK YOU AGAIN!!!!!
You're very welcome!! Comments like these are encouraging. I'm happy to hear that you were able to get the air conditioner fixed. Stay cool and may God bless you and family!!
I had a condenser motor (GE) that was making a horrible squeaky sound a few months ago. I hit it with a ton of white lithium grease, but knew that I was on borrowed time with it. After getting a quote from an HVAC company for $1400 to replace, I bought the same model I had but new for $185. I was able to use this video to easily replace the now dead one and was back up and running within an hour. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WHAT YOU DO. You make a huge difference for people.
Excellent detailed instruction video! I replaced both my 1/10hp fan motor and capacitor yesterday myself in about 1 hour total after picking up the parts locally which were a little higher than ordering from Amazon ($192 vs $120). Originally, I was trying to locate the exact fan motor by model number, but the supply company told me they just needed to match the horsepower, RPMs, and voltage. I am sure I saved at least $500 or more doing this myself. Great video. I subscribed and as I have time, I want to watch your other videos to fix and troubleshoot stuff
Good video as usual, I have a tech tip to offer, if those screws on the motor didn't fit into the holes, i would suggest to put the nuts on them before attempting to bend them, to help keep the threads safe. Look forward to your future videos.
YES!!! That is a wonderful tip! This is why the comment section is great! Thank you Darren! Perhaps I need to get me a set of various size nuts for other situations with bent screws or bolts..
Hey Jay, just another line to say THANK YOU AGAIN FOR YOUR SOLOMON TYPE WISDOM... the fan motor on my outside unit quit ahead of the memorial day weekend and we fixed it following your clear and concise instructions and help from the Lord Jesus, we got it done and we are in the cool again... thanks again for your encouragement and willingness to share with us out here in cyber land...and may God Bless you and yours for your kindness!😊
I’ve watched several of your videos in the past 3 or 4 days. My AC wasn’t working and every place I called said they wouldn’t be able to get to me for a week or longer. After watching your videos, I found a weak capacitor, and the contactor was not looking so good. Ordered the parts from Amazon and got the parts installed today. After the new parts were installed crossed my fingers and turned the power back on. Now I’m sitting in a nice cool house. Thanks for the videos. They help out a lot.
This is probably the 4th video from your collection that I have used to save me serious money. I followed this video and managed to replace the fan motor. I did have a problem removing the fan off the motor - that took a while to get off (I'm sure without your video I would have that thought I was doing something wrong). Sandpaper, wd-40 and 30 minutes and it was off. The only other problem was routing the new cables though the existing hole/grommet. In the end, I had to attach the new cables to one of the cut cables to pull them through. Thanks a bunch for these videos.
I want you to know that I have watched a lot of videos on the A. C, and you are definitely my favorite. You explain things the best. You show everything the best. I can't tell you how much I appreciate the videos that you share. Thank you, Elliot Schrader from South Florida.
Love the simplicity of your explanation. I am planning to save some money by replacing capacitors on my units as they are old and it gets really hot here in Texas 😊
We can't thank you enough for your video tutorial - so easy to follow and saved us $660. We were able to order and repair the fan motor in 20 minutes. Thank you!!!!
I’m a HVAC office assistant and let me tell you these videos save my life sometimes😂 i’m not out in the field learning hands on but i watch your videos 25/7 i’ve learned so much from them and i can pass that on to my customers!
Haha I am happy to hear that that is the impression you got 😄 That's the power of editing.. Of course there were many parts in the video that were cut out. Including me running really fast from some angry wasps. 😎 In real life I am sure all the life experience you have makes you much more resourceful and creative then me. It's good to have you frequenting my channel! I hope you have a splendid weekend Mr. Classic and a great 4th of July! 🎆🎇🧨
Got quoted $1,750 to do this job. Ended up finding this video and decided to do it myself. Only spent $98 on the fan motor and took 45 minutes to remove and replace. Thankyou for the video
Thanks and thank you VERY MUCH for the thorough walking step-by-step because 90% of the time, most presenters are talking too much and do very little in details on what and how to....GREAT JOB!
I just wanted to thank you for an excellent video. I just replaced in an hour and a half my contactor and fan motor. Works perfect, Got OEM parts and I saved nearly a thousand bucks. The contactor cost me $13.00 from amazon and the AC company was going to charge $250.00 to install it. They wanted $750.00 to replace the as yet not failed fan motor. I found OEM replacement for $213.00 and saved a lot of money. Couldnt have been easier. I understand they have a lot to pay for with trucks etc but thats just way over what it should be for the small amount of work it took. The contactor part took no more than 20 min. Again thanks for your well done video. Much appreciated.
Awesome video! Instructions were spot on. Saved me $$$ dollars from having the AC company do it. My AC was different but the steps were the same. Thanks!
Just went out to find my fan motor super hot and buzzing like it wanted to run but couldn’t. Disconnected power and promptly searched to find out how to change it. Your video was one of the first to come up, and was easy to follow, not overly dry, and overall super helpful. Bookmarking this so I can replace my fan motor when it comes in!
Very helpful video! I'll be referring to this while I attempt to replace the condenser fan on my unit. Regarding the hassle of getting the top back on the unit, when I cleaned out my condenser this spring, after getting frustrated trying to re-fit the top onto the unit (as you mentioned), I used a ratcheting tie down to compresss all four sides a bit and the top was a breeze to re-install.
Thank you! This vid gave me the confidence to change mine. The bearings were failing and it finally gave out. I went ahead and ordered a new motor and capacitor and everything runs as good as new!! Saved me some $$$$$$ THANKS!
Incredible the condensor fan puller just arrived so I did one more try like u said working with sand paper, file and WD 40 and this time I was able to slide that fan off ! Big thanks to u again. I'm an HVAC-R myself, but been out of the game for awhile. U are now my teacher.
I replaced my air handler fan motor, also gave it a nice clean(had a lot of built in dirt) after watching your video. I really dislike how at my school we don’t get to practice any of this. Just reading, & testing. Oh well, I also got most of my tools now, after watching “what’s in my tool bag” just need my monometer. I’m taking my epa 608 in 2 weeks and if god allows it, start my career in HVACR. Thanks for all your content I’ve honestly learned more watching your videos. I Hope Hawaii is good.
i just wanted to say THANK YOU! i live in Arizona where it's been 100+ degrees and my AC unit broke. i watched your videos and it helped me pinpoint the problem. i had absolutely zero knowledge of how AC's worked before watching your videos. i know you get lots of messages, but really thank you!
You're very welcome! I appreciate each of the many messages and the people who take the time to leave a comment. Glad to hear the videos were able to help you out, stay cool and may your AC run problem free for the next 20 years now! 👍👍👍
My compliments on the thorough detail given here. Too many of these "how to" videos (not yours) omit simple or obvious ( to the tech giving the instruction) steps that are not obvious to the dummy (me) listening. Also no "um's" or "ers" and you deliver clear pictures of what is being done and how (it is really frustrating to have some step(s) blurred or concealed by shadow or a bad angle). This is well done all around.
Best Video on replacing the fan. Would add that the motor is hot when you take it off, unless you shut the ac off several hours ago. So wear some gloves to take it off. Also the connections from motor to capacitor and live and neutral are all simple easy slide types so you can easily pull them off with a plier before you lift the fan cover. This will make turning the fan upside down and placing it on top lot easier.
Use your VOM to check for voltage before touching anything. Don't trust disconnects or circuit breakers. Don't pull on the fan blade itself. Pull on the blade attachment, it is much stronger metal. Before cutting any wires or touching any terminals, discharge the capacitor.
Excellent video - very clear and easy to follow instructions. It gave me the confidence to go ahead and try it. I followed your steps, turned on the power, and the unit started up just the way it was supposed to :). Saved several hundred dollars, based on the quote from the pros.
Great step-by-step. It covered pretty much every detail and what it didn't was covered in other videos he linked. The wiring video helped because my new motor had 4 wires and the old had 3 wires. The only thing not mentioned was the green ground wire on my new motor, which I figure out elsewhere could just be removed as long as the motor connected directly with the frame (metal on metal).
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Jay you have the best camera work, best way of explaining things and best project management. Anything to promote you and your channel... Is the least I can do. Thank you. Corey from Florida
For anybody struggling to get the fan blade off or for techs entering into the field I highly recommend purchasing a hub puller from an HVAC supply store, they’re specifically designed for this. In a pinch, a gear puller from an auto store also works, preferably a two clawed one over a three clawed one as they fit around the blades better.
Thanks for another super helpful video - love the cat interactions too! I just replaced my fan motor and condenser this past winter. For the last couple of years, the motor bearings would start making a awful racket at times. For a while, I could quiet the bearings by giving the unit a sharp rap with my hand but eventually that no longer worked so I waited until the cooler months to replace it. (Since the A/C wasn't needed then, it also allowed me the time to make some cosmetic improvements by painting the top grate which was looking a little shabby.) Got a great deal ($95), on the OEM motor from Amazon and it's working perfectly so far. I imagine that would've been at least a $700 fix if I called the A/C repairman. I love saving money! lol
You're welcome! Thank you for sharing your motor replacement experience! You are right, a condenser motor replacement can easily get close to or over $1,000 if you were to call a company out. So you for sure had some nice savings. 👍💲👍 Kudos to you for tackling it yourself. Have a marvelous new week and a great 4th of July! 🎆🎇🧨
Great video. I think you should make one with "Worst case stuck fan". I had to cut it off. Drill a deep 1 in hole into a block of wood. Then use another wood, to prevent edges damage, with a hammer method. Hard to describe. Since I don't have that metal holder other has
Thanks for the video and information. One thing you might consider is that with my fan motor the shaft was in such bad condition, rust, your method did not work. What I had to do was use your sandpaper trick and sand the bottom part of the shaft, between the fan and the motor. Lube it after and then use a socket to place over the shaft and smack it using a hammer until it finally reached the smooth part of the shaft. It broke free and then I sanded the rest of the shaft and the fan came off easily. Thank you again, I doubt I would have thought of this myself without your help.
Awesome video and great way to teach everyone how to properly replace a fan motor and being very detailed not to mess up or damage any areas. Thank you Sir!
I have to do this exact thing on my unit and it looks like I also have the exact Goodman unit so it's a perfect duplicate. I ordered the motor and will attempt the replacement when it gets here. Wish me luck!!!
For putting the cover back on top you can save yourself time and hassle by loosely setting a screw in one corner then working your way to the next corner and loosely set that screw. Go to next corner, loose screw then to the last corner. Then just finish and tighten up. Each loose screw tacks the top in place so it doesn't pop out when you're on the other side.
thank you again , your videos are always very informative, and a tip, if the bolts or screws on the motor are bent put the nuts , two would work best , onto the screws then you can use pliers or channels to bend the bolts to a more upright position , this keeps the threads safe from being chewed up, ciao 4 now
Great video. I have a Goodman unit similar to your and it looks like I'll be replacing my motor as well. You explain thing very clearly and easy to understand. Thanks again.
I have been using your videos to fix my nephews heat pump it blew the low voltage trans former there was no fuse so now I am checking wires trying to find the short, Thank you
It only took me about 40 minutes, with only a few minor hiccups. Now there's a new motor and capacitor on my unit, and it's running like a champ. Thanks again!
You are a great instructor, I am a dumb a** DIYer :-) I popped the top on my HVAC unit to clean the Condenser Coils, and stretched the wires so much that I yanked off the wire connector on the Circuit Board. Opps. Removed the Circuit Board and got out my Soldering Iron and soldered it back on. Not a disaster, but it could be for some who are a little skittish about delicate electronics. Just a FYI for everyone else. Again I do enjoy your videos. Thanks.
By the way, I replaced the Capacitor with a 50+5 MFD to match the one already on it. I went to the Goodman website and note that they spec a 35+5 MFD capacitor. Is it that big a deal???
Thank you for sharing your experience Carl! I am sure that will save someone's day later. A 15mfd difference is pretty big. Theoretically it will cause more power consumption which will lead to the motor windings getting hotter than they should be. That will decrease the lifespan of the compressor. If this was my unit, I would put in the right size. Will it actually make a big difference in the lifespan of the compressor though? I don't know 😇
Great video but want to mention it probably would have been a good idea to clean your condenser coil fins on the outside (as long as you had it off) as I had noticed quite a bit of dust and build up. It would help improve air flow for both cooling and heating. I enjoyed the video and it probably didn't matter as this was done 2 years ago...ha. Thanks again.
Bro. Loved the video. Nice job on all the odds and ends and things to watch out for. Also enjoyed all of the side bits like the cat, wasps, bug, and cat toy. Loved it!
Use Kano Aerokroil on the fan blade hub set screw.and shaft, motor nuts, and wherever you might need penetrant. I've been taking things apart since the 60's when I was a kid. Travelled nine states working on institutional and industrial equipment. Wish I would have found Aerokroil decades ago.
Just wanted to tell you your channel is awesome. I was looking for a way to tell me what motor I need and you did it in the 1st 2 minutes of the video. Thank you very much.
My turn for a tip to you. For wasps, use CB-80 insecticide. It comes in a 17 oz spray can with a flip up nozzle (like WD40 can) so it can get into real tight places. I used it to get rid of a nest that had the entrance in the brick mortar. Google the product name and there are plenty of companies that sell it. Hopefully they can ship to HI. BTW: keep the kitty away when you do it. Stay well my friend👍.
Thank you Paul! I did look it up and it looks amazing! I even added an amazon link to it in the video description 👍 I appreciate the tip and wish you a blessed weekend with an even better new week!
Cb80 is the best. I had a yellow jacket nest in my house and the pros came in and used it to kill the entire nest. I went out and got some and haven’t been without it for the last 5 years. Really fast knock down, and kills everything. Paul is right.
You're very welcome! Than k you for stopping by and leaving a comment! I appreciate the blessings and wishing you the same! May God bless you and yours, have a great 4th of July! 🧨🎇🎆
So very helpful, thank you for the awesome video! One note I can throw in that might help someone one day: there is a specialized tool to get a fan blade off the shaft. I think it's called "fan blade and blower wheel puller". The guys I got the new fan motor from volunteered to help getting the fan blade assembly off the old shaft, and they used that tool. Made a big difference in turnaround time. Anyway, thank you so much for ALL of your excellent videos!
Jay, you have the BEST DIY videos on the entire RU-vid network! Thank you for taking the time to be CLEAR in speaking/explaining, lighting, and video production! I have a question for you: I’m not an AC guy, I have a small, residential RHEEM AC unit out back, 20 years old, but very clean… I suspect I have a high pressure switch, tripping, for some reason. After watching your videos, I cleaned the heat, exchangers with compressed air, and afterwards with water, followed by more compressed air. RHEEM RAMB-024JAZ Suspect : high pressure switch: thermostat calls for lower temperature, system turns on, indoor air handler and outdoor compressor/condenser turn on, outdoor fan motor runs for about four minutes, then fan stops, and Compressor continues to run/buzz for 1 minute, and then Compressor shuts off… (high-pressure switch; the switch wired into the smaller Freon “hot”line, and to the 24V circuit, TRIPS). Then, after things cool, or equalize after sitting for approximately 20 minutes, I can RESET the button and repeat the whole process again. List of components that I believe are good: indoor air handler and motherboard, thermostat and batteries, outdoor capacitor, contactors, and fan motor. What do you think?
Happy to hear the videos have been helpful for you! I don't work on ice machines so my channel may not be the best place for videos on those. God bless and have a fantastic week man! I am sure you will become an all-star tech before you know it 💪💪💪
So im going to do all of this. Tomorrow. I thank you so much and as soon as i price things out im going to tip you as much as i can man. Your my new favorite person for sure!!! Ily tysm man
Haha you seem so energetic! Love it 😄 I just read your reply in the other thread (sorry it took a while to respond, it's hard to keep track of comments). From everything you described it does sound like the fan motor is starting to fail and needs to be replaced. But of course that is not guaranteed... There's always a small chance that it can be something else. Hopefully this will not be the case in your situation and after you replace the motor, the unit will work for another 15 years with no issues. 👍👍 I can only imagine how sticky things get over there.. And seriously, forget about the tip. Use that money to go out and celebrate your success once you're done instead. (get a chilled drink too 😉 )
the explanation is good but not always when changing the condensing fan motor comes out that easy. In my case, always to clean the shaft I use a circular brush of those that are placed on the drill to make the work faster and lubricate the parts and I use a blade extractor taking care not to unbalance it so that when putting it back there will be no problems. For the most part, the tutorial is good.
I only agree! The one in the video came out very easy. More often then not they take some persuasion. Thank you for sharing your process of taking the fan blade off! The additional tips and suggestions are much appreciated!
