Upon waking, we turned the thermostat on cool and it cooled. Your AC won't turn on until you clean out your drains, and get the float switch back into the DOWN position. out your not pulling any air through the condenser. I went outside and took the cover off, toggled the breakers a couple of times, and the fan magically started turning. 1995-2018 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. By logging into your account, you agree to our. Well, I just tried one more time to see what would happen and get my description accurate. Post photos, respond to polls and access other special features. It's been awhile since I've been on here, but why is no one screaming for superheat, subcooling and amp draw? All information is provided "AS IS." With the pics, I am sure I can do what you suggest. Go to where your breaker box located. Components – Coils, Heaters, Motors, etc. It's getting hot, here in Georgia! Ask Our Pros-Owner Assistance - NO DIY advice will be given. Of course this had to happen the day my husband leaves for your neck of the woods for the week. The outside fan does not work properly. It was not frozen up, didn't seem too dirty, the compressor is not making an humming or other noise. I have a 9 year old Ruud heat pump. I’ve got a problem with a new Goodman AC. Thanks, That would be an interesting test. Once your drain pan drain is clogged and your drain pan itself is full, this should trigger your float switch to turn your AC off. Website operating View our Privacy Policy here. Technician came to fix AC unit outside. The #1 question asked by NEW MEMBERS. Another time this was successful, as well, but when it would no longer start that way, I was able to manually push the fan with a stick and it would start, and run for a while. Does anyone have any thoughts as to what might be causing this? Adjust the thermostat inside your home that controls your Goodman central air and heating system. When I turn the system of and on again the condenser fan starts but the compressor makes a humm sound and then a second or so later stops. The ARPA Zone/Open Membership Discussion Forums. The next day it will do the same thing all over again. Run good for 30 minutes and then stop. That did not fix the problem. All rights reserved. I will have to see if it has pressure switches. I don 't think anything is digital on it. If it is not something simple, I may try to sweat it out, literally, here in St. Pete until he gets back next week. Can you feel air coming out of the top? Hiring to have exterior painted. I am sorry I didn't get back to you until now. A system that keeps tripping your breaker or an outside unit that loses power frequently. Let the compressor run until it shuts off then quickly turn off the disconnect and remove the common, start and run wires from there terminals at the contactor and run cap. The fan spins freely when the power is disconnected. However, within a few hours, the compressor is no longer coming on again. An air conditioner that has lost its cooling capabilities or is cooling inadequately (i.e.