What causes an hvac condenser fan not to start, but when you give it a slight push it will run? Could it be the capacitor or the fan itself?

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Originally Posted by dank740

what causes an hvac condenser fan not to start, but when you give it a slight push it will run? Could it be the capacitor or the fan itself?

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If you have the proper tools you can test the capacitor if not replace it since it is the cheapest item. If that does not work then you will need a new motor and a new capacitor that matches the motor capacitor rate. NOTE Some motors use different capacitor values.

Capacitor if it will run with a nudge or it is out on a heat overload.

If it is tough to move the blade than the windings are shot - new motor

You may get to new motor anyway