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    Apr 24, 2008, 04:32 PM
    Condensing unit not working
    I wanted to know why the contactor is not closing to start the compressor and outdoor fan motor, my indoor fan is coming on.
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    Apr 24, 2008, 04:49 PM
    Because it needs replaced.
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    Apr 24, 2008, 06:18 PM
    We need more info if you can give it. Is it a heatpump or just a/c, how old is it 10, 15, 20 years old? Some of the systems use pressure switches and time delay relays that 24v has to pass through before the contactor.
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    Apr 25, 2008, 07:29 AM
    If the contactor is not closing,, are you sure the low voltage (24volts ) is going to contactor to turn it on or kick it in,, can you push it in manually with a srewwdriver and allow it to kick back out by itself,, or test with a meter for 24 volt power
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    Aug 14, 2010, 07:22 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by T-Top View Post
    We need more info if you can give it. Is it a heatpump or just a/c, how old is it 10, 15, 20 years old? Some of the systems use pressure switches and time delay relays that 24v has to pass thru before the contactor.
    I can push it in with a screwdriver and compressor and fan run
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    Aug 14, 2010, 08:38 PM

    Is it a heat pump? Check the voltage on the (normally) yellow wire. It should be 24 VAC. If it is not approximately that value, check to see if you have a float switch. If the float switch is activated or defective, the outside unit on a split system will not kick in.
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