[chacha1958]

I need step by step instructions on replacing a compressor

 

[JJboy]

Recover the refrigerant.
Remove connector ( 3 wires )
unwelding 2 copper line
Remove the compressor
Install new compressor
Welding 2 copper line
Reconnect connector
Leak check with N2
Vaccum the system..... 500micron
Recharge the system
Check SH and SC.

That's it:thumbsup:

 

[chacha1958]

Test motor & capacitor

I had a repair man come by & told me the motor and capacitor are bad on a Rheem RAKA-037Jaz. How can I test both the motor and the capacitor to make sure both are broken?

 

[NitrNate]

if capacitor is bulged on top it's bad. you can get them on e-bay or a local HVAC supply store for $10-20. if you have a multimeter with capacitance capabilities, turn it to this mode (uF) and connect C to HERM or C to FAN (top of capacitor may have 2 or 3 terminals, depending if it is dual run or not). if it reads 0 uF, it is bad.

what motor is bad? the fan motor?

 

[beenthere]

Recover the refrigerant.
Remove connector ( 3 wires )
unwelding 2 copper line
Remove the compressor
Install new compressor
Welding 2 copper line
Reconnect connector
Leak check with N2
Vaccum the system..... 500micron
Recharge the system
Check SH and SC.

That's it:thumbsup:

Wouldn't turning off the power be something to do also.

 

[JJboy]

Wouldn't turning off the power be something to do also.

LOL It's in my signature :thumbsup:

 

[beenthere]

LOL It's in my signature :thumbsup:

I know. But how many missed it. LOL

 

[JJboy]

:thumbsup:

 

[HvacWiz]

How about EPA certification..

 

[chacha1958]

fan motor

I was told the fan motor is bad, how can I test it?

 

[hvac122]

I was told the fan motor is bad, how can I test it?

Don't trust your repairman? You would need a meter to check.

 

[COLDIRON]

Replacing a compressor is like replacing an engine on a car leave it to the mechanics it's not really a DIY thing. Cleaning your own unit and minor troubleshooting along with replacing parts is OK but not replacing a compressor.

Need lots of specialized tools.