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    Michigander Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 25, 2007, 04:11 PM
    Fan is seized on outside A/C unit
    The fan on my outside A/C unit has seized up and will not spin. The unit turns on and sounds fine and I don't smell anything (like oil, burning, etc). I took a stick and tried to spin the fan, but it will not budge.

    Any suggestions? I would like to narrow down the problem before I call for a service tech. Thanks!
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    Jun 25, 2007, 04:48 PM
    If it is seized it's time to replace it. Time to call in the tech. Have the tech change the capacitor with the proper size for new motor at that time as well
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    Jun 25, 2007, 04:55 PM
    Thanks for the response. Of all the posts I have read, the blades always moved, but mine didn't! Now I know why.
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    Jun 25, 2007, 06:43 PM
    Yep, esquire is right, it's locked up, this is pretty common, unless you are really handy, I'd also suggest calling a tech. trust me, sometimes this can be more work than some people want to take on.
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