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    indsin Posts: 5, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 16, 2010, 05:14 PM
    Lennox ac compressor
    My ac unit condenser fan not working,I have to push manually,then it run & after 10-15 minutes it stop again, please help me.
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    Jul 16, 2010, 09:07 PM

    You might try replacing the fan motor capacitor. If that does not work you will need to replace the motor.
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    Jul 27, 2010, 01:34 PM

    I put new motor & capacitor in lennox A/C condenser,still
    My ac unit condenser fan not working,I have to push manually,then it run for 10-15 minute & stop,compressor make noise for a little while,then main switch tripp.
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    Jul 27, 2010, 05:59 PM

    The motor is wired incorrectly OR you did not replace the old capacitor with a new one sized for the new motor OR the new motor is spinning the wrong direction.
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