[jackofonetrade]

I have a Carrier Puron Heat Pump Mode 38YZA036310.

I called an HVAC guy initially who diagnosed the condenser fan was bad and quoted me $1300+ to replace it. After seeing a few wires and four bolts plus a capacitor replacement was all that was entailed, I did it myself.

I replaced the GE 5kcp39gr motor with the Grainger recommended AO Smith Model F48U64A01. Specs were 1ph 208-230V 825rpm 1/5hp paired with a Dayton 2MDV4 capacitor.

This all worked out great for about a month, and last night we noticed it getting warm, and sure enough the stinking condenser fan is not running again. I checked voltage to make sure it was still good, checked the capacitor (I believe it is good...not sure I checked it right) turned my meter on ohms and watched it travel a bunch of numbers until it sat at 1. I then checked the resistance across the two hot wires and got a resistance reading of 1.3...which if I researched correctly is bad...not sure.

What the heck is killing my condensor motors? (If anyone has thoughts on additional ways to check it to confirm this it would be great)

Secondly, does it appear as though the linked motors will replace my current one(rpms are higher on the second one if that makes a difference?...or anyone elses suggestions would be most welcome.

http://www.aqua-man.com/motorManDetails.asp?mfg_number=P257-8728&motorID=11333

http://www.amazon.com/Diameter-Cond...ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1247523620&sr=1-4

Thanks for your help!!!

Greg:thumbup:

 

[kenmac]

what is the cap putting out on c to fan ?? Was the cap rating the same as fan rating ?? Did you install a new cap.? Don't go over on the rpms

 

[jackofonetrade]

The capacitor is the correct one...it was matched as per the manufacturer. It is rated at 370VAC. Thank you for your help.

 

[kenmac]

The capacitor is the correct one...it was matched as per the manufacturer. It is rated at 370VAC. Thank you for your help.

The fan motor & cap. will have a uf rating

 

[jackofonetrade]

5uf +/- 5%

 

[kenmac]

could have just gotten bad motor... If I remember correctly. AO Smith are made in china land now

 

[hvaclover]

Was the OEM fan wired into to a separate cap or did have other wires coming off it beside the fan motor?

 

[bervin306]

was the fan turning in the right direction????

 

[jackofonetrade]

The original motor had a capacitor that had both the fan and compressor running into it. That capacitor is still being used by the compressor. The new motor has (or I guess had) a new capacitor and it is wired seperately just to the new motor.

 

[hvaclover]

The original motor had a capacitor that had both the fan and compressor running into it. That capacitor is still being used by the compressor. The new motor has (or I guess had) a new capacitor and it is wired seperately just to the new motor.

What do you mean "YOU GUESS'? Did you wire the new motor with the cap?

Also can you post a pic of the invoice that indicates the tech was going to charge you $1300.

 

[jackofonetrade]

LOL...sorry It was my feeble attempt at humor...I meant that it was new along with the motor.

 

[Yoyizit]

The Carrier motor in the first link is rated for 60°C ambient, as it should be. What is the amb. temp. rating for the motor you put in?

 

[hvaclover]

You wired in the cap wrong or the motor went bad .

And ******, please! 1300 for condenser fan motor?

And you sittin' there wonderin' why ain't no body rushin' to answer 'yo Cracker butt.

 

[kenmac]

And you sittin' there wonderin' why ain't no body rushin' to answer 'yo Cracker butt.

Now, How do you know he's a cracker ??:huh:

 

[jackofonetrade]

I will look and see if I still have it, but it was $1242 with thier "discounted membership plan" and that didn't even include tax! (Lowery Electric) I looked at the guy and said "You are kidding right?...dude it is four bolts and four wires....seriously?" The tech looked kind of sheepishly at me, and said...ummm yeah basically" I asked if they could just order me the motor...he said no they don't do that. I just shook my head as they were already 2 1/2hrs late for their "scheduled" appointment. I just couldn't

 

[hvaclover]

I will look and see if I still have it, but it was $1242 with thier "discounted membership plan" and that didn't even include tax! (Lowery Electric) I looked at the guy and said "You are kidding right?...dude it is four bolts and four wires....seriously?" The tech looked kind of sheepishly at me, and said...ummm yeah basically" I asked if they could just order me the motor...he said no they don't do that. I just shook my head as they were already 2 1/2hrs late for their "scheduled" appointment. I just couldn't

I don't believe you.

Think it's time to fold your tent and move on. You got your answer.

 

[kenmac]

I installed 1 this am ,cleaned condenser. $235.00

 

[hvaclover]

You believe somebody is gonna charge 1300 bucks Ken?

 

[kenmac]

It would be very hard to believe..

 

[hvaclover]

~sniff sniff~

You smell a goat Ken?