I got a quote of $650 plus tax to replace the motor, I went and purchased one locally same day (in stock) for $148.00. Did the job myself. Saved over $500.
HVAC Contractor quoted me $700 and said it would take two weeks to get a motor... Ordered the OEM replacement from North America HVAC paid for overnight shipping and it'll be here tomorrow.... sub $250! What a savings! Thanks for this video! You saved me Hundreds!
Just bought a blower motor and the bird cage from these guys a couple months ago and the the instructional video supplied helped me only take about an hour to do the swap and save about 600$ and now my condenser motor is going out, this one is saving my another 500$ doing it myself. Buy tools and learn some general repair knowledge it will save you thousands over time!. Great company by the way
Thank you for this. Not only did i get the part from you guys, but had an easy time installing....and saved $1000 by not using my hvac guys (and refuse to use them ever again, what a rip). Crossing fingers this does the trick !
Do you need to wait for some time to let the charge on the starter capacitor to drain out? Also, when installing aftermarket motors, I guess it is important to check that the direction of rotation of the motor is the same OR is there a way to change the rotation direction on these motors?
My motor is still working. However, I feel like I'm replacing the starting capacitor every year. Is the motor going bad causing the capacitor to fail sooner than it should? Or Should I replace the relay, which people say can be failing and causing power to stay in the capacitor longer than it needs to be.
i have a problem with my fan motor won't turn off. i change the one pole contactor and disconect the 24 volt wire on the thermostat fan motor still won't shut down also my compressor won't come, fan motor only shut down if i pull the breaker been like for 2 yrs.
Hi all, I'm looking for options to replace my ac condenser fan motor and not sure how to find the correct part. I have a Trane system model 4TTR5036E1000AA that has never been serviced since new. On my service facts sheet it says I should have a motor with an 850 RPM rating although when I read the label on the motor itself it says it is an 835 RPM motor.. Also, I'm not sure of what part numbers I'm looking for. The service parts list shows an OEM part of MOT12750 however on the motor label I see different numbers which are: 5KCP39MF AC66AS -- and then CPN D154950P01 any help of what to look for would be appreciated, thanks.
And what is the issue with having wiring on the new motor not be the exact same thing as what's on the stock motor? as in one is a three wire motor and another one is a four wire motor
I loved the video and liked. My unit is still running so far but I can hear a noise from it that wasn't there before. Should I wait until something breaks or take action right away? Not sure what it is and dont want to be replacing things just because. Thanks!
Hi, Thank you for your comment! It is hard to say without hearing it. However, there are cases when the bearings of the motor begin to go and you will hear a squealing sound. This is normally a sign that the motor is nearing its end. Some people ride it out and get all they can out of the old motor, while others are annoyed by the sound and/or do not want inconvenience of discovering a problem in the dead of summer as they feel the temperature rise inside the home. Either way, good luck! Let us know if you need assistance locating the proper replacement and we would be glad to help!
@@northamericahvacvideos My problem is the condenser for the AC went out about a year ago, and we have not had the money to replace it. I would like to get it replaced soon. I have read this has to be fixed right away, but the AC has not been used since it conked out a year ago.
A lot of these replacement motors come with these long mounting bolts that need to be cut down. What's the best hand tool to use to cut those bolts? (something I'd be able to fit in my toolbag)
I use a small pair of bolt cutters. They're usually 6"-8" or a solid pair Of lineman pliers (harder). Just make sure all the hardware is on before clipping the excess as it's difficult to thread the nuts on after it's been cut.
You said that the Purple wire went to the "common" on the capacitor, and the Brown wire goes to the "C" on the capacitor. That's the same thing. C is Common! How many people have wired up the hvac units wrong because of that information? It's hard to rely on information and with all the hazards that are a possibility, the last thing we need is someone putting bad information online especially when they are supposed to be professionals at it.
@@robbrown3941 That's why people like us take 3 or 4 good photos before disassembling..haven't had to call people like you because of good photos yet ..
The older motors (like mine) are getting harder and harder to find. I got one from North America HVAC for a great price and had it installed in about a week with standard shipping. Luckily I found out the fan wasn't working when it was still cool outside. Even if you pay for overnight shipping, the costs will be so much lower if you can tackle this repair yourself.
I replaced capacitor since fan wasn't starting by itself (I can spin it manually to get it going), but that didn't fix the problem. Is the problem now with the fan motor or is there something else that can cause it? TRANE 2TTR3024A1000AA. Thanks.
Thank you for your comment! If you are able to get it going by hand and you have already replaced the capacitor, sounds like the motor could be out. Here is a link for the motor your model requires: www.northamericahvac.com/trane-condenser-fan-motor-208-230v-1-5-hp-mot18681/ Thanks!
@@northamericahvacvideos Finally figured it out. I removed the relay and hard start capacitor from the circuitry and it's all working fine. I think it's a bad relay. That bad relay fried my capacitor and motor. I'm just lucky I figured it out before it fried the new capacitor and fan motor. I will run it like it is until it doesn't work again and then will replace the relay and hard start with new components.
Safer to do it. You'll only make the mistake once. I've only ever had one still storing a charge, but more importantly if someone has hardwired a line to bypass the disconnect and you don't see it, you're getting zapped pretty good
If the fan stops spinning at all while your thermostat is still cooling. The compressor will then shut off & you'll just be getting warm air. So if you turn your Ac on & the fan shuts off after 20 mins or so gently touch the round area on the top of the lid on the middle & if it's really hot you'll need to replace the motor.
Thank you so much! Our ac /compressor just had a yearly check up, guy told me that we need to change the fan motor because its amp is reading higher, it might give in and stop working anytime. House and AC is less than 10yrs old.
Can I replace my condenser fan motor with a higher speed motor mine is 830rpm 1/4hp 208-230v I wanted to use a 1075 rpm motor with same 1/4hp and 208-230V I was thinking that with the higher rpms it would cool better ? and it would prob take a different Capacity but can it be done and am I right it would cool better?
No, but I understand why your thinking that. The motor you have is designed for a certain load- a certain amount of work. When you increase the RPM from the 810-850 range up to the 1050-1075 range, it will actually drastically shorten the life of the motor as there will not be enough of a load to keep the motor in the correct amp range. This is not intuitive, but you definately want to go back with a 810-850 RPM motor- if you need help locating one give us the brand and model of your unit and we can send you a link to one. Best of luck!
This reminds me of the repairman I had come in to recharge my system. Without asking me, he decides to cut out the Heil designed two speed fan motor by making the higher rpm the ONLY run speed and cutting out the slower speed. Not sure why he thought he is smarter than the designers but he decided to make that change. I can't help but wonder if he shortened the lifespan of the motor or system and costing me money in the long run by being such a "smart" ass.
I turned on my ac tonight and the outside unit is screeching sounds like metal rubbing on metal. So I’m not going to run it until I fix it. What could it be? Do you think it’s the fan motor?
Lily, thank you for your comment! It is hard to say without being there, however, a "screeching" sound can often be a result of the bearings going on in condensing fan motor. Let us know if you need assistance locating the proper replacement for your unit. Good luck with the repair!
@@Sillyslime89 It may just be your Dual capacitor that has to be replaced. This happened to me a while back. Not exactly sure what makes the screeching sound but it may be from the motor. But, my problem was caused by the capacitor being burned out so it affected the operation of the motor, among other things. I'd try changing the capacitor first -- make sure you know how to get a proper identification of the replacement capacitor specs like 45mfd + 5mfd, at 440Volts, round or oval etc. Capacitors only cost about $10-20 usually. Motors may run $130 to 200.
I can hear the unit outside but the fan won't spin I tried to start it by pushing it but it will not turn I was wondering if I could get a diagnosis without having to pay someone to come look at it.
Hello and thank you for your question. It seems that either your fan motor itself is bad, or the capacitor is bad. 1.) If the fan motor is actually tight when you try to spin it, then it is bad. 2.) If you can manually push start it (which I know, you said you can't), most likely the capacitor is bad, although the motor's start windings could still be out. 3.) If you push it and it won't start, but it isn't tight- then it could be either the motor or the capacitor. Start by replacing the capacitor as it is cheaper Best of luck! www.northamericahvac.com
Son of a B!%ch. Just paid $575 to replace both the fan motor and capacitor. The guy was in and out in 30 mins. I could have saved myself $300. I live and learn...
No, you don't have to, but it's not a bad idea given that capacitors generally range from around $10-30. Would be a shame to install a new fan motor and have it wear prematurely due to hard starts from a faulty capacitor.
It is the practice of the industry to change such things as aging capacitors at the same time, especially when they don't cost that much. You can always keep the replaced capacitor as an immediate backup in case the installed capacitor burns out.
Hi, Thank you for your question. We would not recommend changing from the original RPM rating. The rule of thumb in the service industry is to stay within 50 RPM of the original rating. Otherwise you could run into issues. If you need help locating a replacement part, let us know and we would be glad to help!
Huh!? Our former President is moonlighting as an HVAC repairman? I thought I saw Donald Trump driving a truck the other day, too!!! I suppose they don't pay those guys enough. Remind me never to run for President.
