Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    snobear's Avatar
    snobear Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Oct 2, 2010, 01:00 PM
    A/C motor buzzing but will not start
    The motor turns freely so I don't think it's the bearing. Any suggestions
    ma0641's Avatar
    ma0641 Posts: 15,675, Reputation: 1012
    Uber Member
    		  
    #2

    Oct 2, 2010, 06:05 PM
    Does it have a start capacitor? It looks like a black or silver cylinder or a pack of cigarettes and is wired into the motor for starting. If so, it could be bad. Try a swap out with a new one that has the same microfarads. If no start capacitor, you probably have a dead spot on the armature and will need to replace the motor.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

My ge dryer won't start just a buzzing noise when I turn the start button [ 3 Answers ]

It was working fine, just switched the loads and now just a buzzing noise when I turn the start button

Frigidaire washer - motor buzzing, no agitation or draining [ 1 Answers ]

Washing Machine: Frigidaire Gallery Top Load model FWS845GCS0 (purchased in '96) Was doing laundry the other day and I heard a buzzing noise from the machine. It stopped, and then I heard it a little later. I went to check it out and found the machine full of water, but not doing anything. ...

Blower motor buzzing [ 7 Answers ]

When I turn on the fan from my thermostat the blower motor makes a buzzing sound, but no air comes out. Is the motor bad or is it a relay, capacitor or something else?

Buzzing motor on new fan [ 3 Answers ]

We had a professional install 2 Hampton Bay 52"flush mount celing fans, (Bay Island is also listed on the box) Model 104-478. The motor buzzes in both celing fans, which drives me crazy. I took one back, got another, and it's buzzing too. It's getting frustrating to take the motor down, and...

A/C Loud Buzzing - Blower Motor won't turn on [ 2 Answers ]

My air handler is making a loud buzzing noise when it attempts to engage. The blower motor will not turn on, although the motor and attached "squirrel cage" appears to turn okay, so I'm guessing the bearings are okay. Is this a capacitor problem, or am I likely to need a new compressor? The unit...

View more questions Search