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    ziggy322 Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 16, 2008, 09:26 PM
    Rheem Condenser Fan Motor Replacement (Wrong One?)
    Hi,

    This is my first time here. I hope someone can help me. My Rheem Home A/C compressor died 6 months before my 10-year warranty expired. I had it replaced and then about a month later my condenser fan motor died. The guy who replaced it installed a Rheem compatible but I just noticed that the speed and amperage is different.

    I've noticed that my Miami home gets cooled down a lot faster but the humidity remains between 45 to 50 % in the house. I use to be around 37 %. Anyway, I'm sure my electricity bill will go down, but I'm not liking the humidity.

    Here are the specs:

    OLD Condenser Fan Motor:

    Emerson / Model #KA55HXPAM-7255
    Volts 208 - 230
    HP - 1/10
    RPM - 825
    HZ - 60
    Amp - .75
    PH - 1
    PT-No. 51-21276-02

    NEW Condenser Fan Motor:

    A.O. Smith / Model #ORM 10206 (F48K58A01)
    Volts 208-230
    HP - 1/5
    RPM - 1075
    HZ - 60
    Amp - 1.3
    PH - 1
    PT-No. 51-23055-11 (63382) OEM Direct Replacement Rheem


    Am I right to notice this difference? By the way, my Rheem Unit Model #024JA (2 ton, 12.4 seer, my home is 600 s.f.)

    Any advice would be welcomed.

    Thanks,

    Ziggy322
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    Jan 16, 2008, 09:40 PM
    2 ton for 600 sq ft huh. I hope you live in the deep south with poor insulation.

    Yes that motor is over rated (to big). It will be loud, use more energy, and flood the condenser. Which will require more refrigerant to keep the head pressure up and thusly the suction pressure, even with a TXV type metering device.
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    Jan 17, 2008, 08:13 AM
    To Northern Heat,

    Thanks for your quick reply. My installation receipt from 10 years ago says 2 tons, but I really believe it's 1.5 tons. How do I confirm this?

    How would you approach my repairman; he thinks he knows everything? What motor should I tell him he should have used that's in the market now?

    Thanks
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    Jan 17, 2008, 04:07 PM
    Tell me the model number and I'll tell you the size.
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    Jan 17, 2008, 09:38 PM
    To Northern Heat,

    My model # is RAMA-024JAZ
    Manufactured 08/98
    Serial #6100 M3298 21142
    Compressor R.L.A: 12.2/12.2
    L.R.A: 62.5
    85 oz. - R-22 freon

    Will this do, or do you also need the air-handler info?

    Thanks
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    Jan 18, 2008, 06:46 AM
    2-ton condenser

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