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  • Sep 22, 2010, 06:07 AM
    alavallee
    The outside fan won't start unless I push it with a stick, what is the problem?
  • Sep 22, 2010, 08:12 PM
    applianceman
    Condenser fan start capacitor is bad. Look for oil that has leaked out of it. That is a sure sign.
  • Aug 1, 2012, 06:06 AM
    VoiceofReasonNK
    I just had the same problem. I replaced the motor with no luck. It turned out to be a bad capacitor. If it is a dual capacitor, three prongs on top, it also starts the compressor. It is recommended to replace the capacitor anytime you replace a motor. I would try replacing the capacitor first. It is a lot cheaper that a new motor. If that does not fix the problem then you can get a motor. No harm, no foul. The slow start of the motor is a common symptom of a bad capacitor. The motor is not getting enough voltage. The capacitor increases the voltage like a transformer. It will boost it to almost 400 volts, depending on your unit.

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