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  • Aug 7, 2010, 09:25 AM
    christy2499
    Why will my home a/c not come on
    First off this is a sears unit digital thermostat, 5 ton unit I think. Turn a/c on it hums but no fan comes on. The relay kicks on but after that I am lost.
  • Aug 7, 2010, 10:28 AM
    wmproop

    Possible bad capicitor

    Look at it see if the top is buldged up,should be flat not poped up
  • Aug 7, 2010, 11:22 AM
    christy2499

    Nothing burnt or out of round or anything
  • Aug 7, 2010, 12:06 PM
    wmproop

    You may not have high voltage to the unit, did you check breakers?
    Do you have a multimeter? The contactor may be what you hear humming

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