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Savekwh
Nov 19, 2009, 06:44 PM
My Bryant a/c is 5 years old. I've had problems in the last year. A few months ago, I was told that oil was seeping back into the compressor and they fixed it. Now 4 months later, the air handler fan is on, but the compressor won't come on. When I turn it off and on again at the breaker I hear it clicking but it won't turn over. Please advise. Thanks

Joshdta
Nov 19, 2009, 06:47 PM
Could be a bad start capacitor. Is the outdoor fan running?

Savekwh
Nov 19, 2009, 06:49 PM
Fan on compressor is not on.

Joshdta
Nov 19, 2009, 06:55 PM
I would start with the capacitor, then maybe a hard start boost for the compressor, if not already installed. Has the outdoor fan motor been changed before?

KC13
Nov 19, 2009, 07:00 PM
Does the top of the capacitor appear swollen, or "domed"? If so, it has failed.

Savekwh
Nov 19, 2009, 07:00 PM
i would start with the capacitor, then maybe a hard start boost for the compressor, if not already installed. Has the outdoor fan motor been changed before?

I can't recall if the fan was changed out, but I do think that the capacitor was changed out
The time before the problem with the oil.

Joshdta
Nov 19, 2009, 07:01 PM
It may again be the problem, expecally if it was replaced with a big motor mate capacitor.

Savekwh
Nov 19, 2009, 07:03 PM
Does the top of the capacitor appear swollen, or "domed"? If so, it has failed.

I haven't removed the cover as it is dark out, but I can check it out in the morning.

Savekwh
Nov 19, 2009, 07:04 PM
it may again be the problem, expecally if it was replaced with a big motor mate capacitor.

Great, I least I have some leads for when they come out to service the unit again. Thank you,