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Inside fan runs, outside fan runs, but air is not cold

Asked Jul 12, 2006, 12:16 PM — 8 Answers
The inside fan runs and runs, the outside fan on the compressor runs and runs, but only hot air comes out. I sprayed the outside compressor coils with the garden hose to clean them and checked the inside filter. Is there something else I could check? Thanks

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Jul 12, 2006, 01:42 PM
Is the compressor running?
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Jul 12, 2006, 03:02 PM
The fan on the top of the compressor is running. Does that mean the compressor is running? If not, how do I tell if it is running?

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Jul 12, 2006, 03:16 PM
I just read elsewhere that I should hear a low pitched rumble if the compressor is running. I believe I hear that sound.

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Jul 12, 2006, 04:11 PM
You can put your hand on it and feel it running. Also it will be warm on top of it.
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Jul 12, 2006, 05:38 PM
One way to tell without electrical instruments if the compressor is running is to stand outside they unit when someone turns it on.
IF the compressor is running and you have good airflow inside, it's possible your condenser is dirty.
Can you see the compressor? Can you see the lines going to it? The larger line, (the low side) should be cold.
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Jul 12, 2006, 06:00 PM
The big line is a little cooler than outside temp and the small line is a little warmer.

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Jul 12, 2006, 11:50 PM
Sounds like your low on freon as long as your airflow is good.
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Jul 13, 2006, 12:31 PM
Thank you for the help. I called a repairman and he put in three pounds of freon and it is working great.

I appreciate the help.
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