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    Jun 26, 2010, 05:14 PM
    Compressor kicks in and back out
    I have a intertherm split unit that has always worked great,this morning I noticed it getting warm in the house,when I checked the outside unit the compressor wasn't kicked on,I turn the unit off for a few minutes and when I turned it back on the compressor buzzed for about 2 seconds and then kicked out,the fan still blows but the compressor isn't working,which way do I go now?
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    Jun 26, 2010, 06:18 PM

    Prob ally need a new start capacitor
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    Jun 27, 2010, 05:34 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by kf4ocj View Post
    I have a intertherm split unit that has always worked great,this morning I noticed it getting warm in the house,when i checked the outside unit the compressor wasnt kicked on,I turn the unit off for a few minutes and when i turned it back on the compressor buzzed for about 2 seconds and then kicked out,the fan still blows but the compressor isnt working,which way do I go now?
    Thanks for your input,went outside this morning to check it closer,had a corroded wire on the start capacitor,fixed the connections and it started working,again thanks for all your input
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