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    Apr 25, 2009, 06:20 PM
    AC Comes on, blower stops, compressor still runs
    Whe I turned on the AC for the first time this spring, it started and ran normal for about 10 minutes. Then the HVAC blower stopped but everything (condenser fan and compressor) keeps on running.

    I turned the unit off at the t-stat waited five minutes and tried again - same thing. The blower will run if I switch the t-stat to FAN ON (as opposed to AUTO), with the AC/HEAT switched to OFF.

    What ta heck is going on here?
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    Apr 25, 2009, 06:24 PM

    Not sure. Inless you have a cooling fan relay going bad.
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    Apr 25, 2009, 06:37 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Joshdta View Post
    not sure. inless you have a cooling fan relay going bad.
    The darn blower will run all day in the FAN ON position. Soon as I try to use the AC normally, it chokes after 10 minutes. Oh well - thanks anywy. I'm going to just load up my shotgun and shoot the dadgum thing!
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    Apr 25, 2009, 06:48 PM

    What brand unit do you have?
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    Apr 25, 2009, 07:45 PM

    Don't shoot it, give us a chance with more information, we might surprise you.
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    Apr 25, 2009, 07:46 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by KC_Blues View Post
    The darn blower will run all day in the FAN ON position. Soon as I try to use the AC normally, it chokes after 10 minutes. Oh well - thanks anywy. I'm gonna just load up my shotgun and shoot the dadgum thing!
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    That would help, shoot it,, then replace it
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    Apr 26, 2009, 05:29 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by letmetellu View Post
    Don't shoot it, give us a chance with more information, we might surprise you.
    OK, whada got? I'm open to suggestions, but I'm not going to "replace it". I'll fix it or do without.

    So, bring it on!
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    Apr 26, 2009, 05:54 AM

    Update: If I turn on the AC, set the temp to demand cool, and then set the Fan ON/AUTO switch to ON, it cools the house good. Problem with that is: The fan just runs all the time and wastes energy.

    HVAC is a an older (1994) York with a round (mercury switch) Honeywell thermostat.
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