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    Oct 10, 2008, 09:39 PM
    Condenser Fan stops after an hour
    To get the condenser fan working I have to use a stick something to get it started each time I turn the air on. Once started it will run for about an hour or so. What do you think the problem might be?
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    Oct 10, 2008, 10:12 PM
    You might try replacing the condenser fan motor capacitor with a capacitor of the same value and see if that helps if not a motor replacement is in order.
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