Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    raschutt's Avatar
    raschutt Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #1

    Jul 16, 2009, 05:32 PM
    Goodman cpke30-18 outside unit does not work, hums
    I have a goodman split unit modell number on the outside unit is CPKE30-18. Had this when I moved 5 years ago. Have read most negative reviews on this equipment.

    The outside unit has stopped working, I do hear an electrical hum at the outside, the fan does not rotate and I have no money to have someone evaluate it.

    I would like to attempt to troubleshoot to figure out if it is the compresseor or any other part of the outside unit. I notice in the electrical area there are basically two devices, a switch and a large capacitor type device.

    Any help is appreciated.
    wmproop's Avatar
    wmproop Posts: 3,749, Reputation: 91
    Ultra Member
     
    #2

    Jul 16, 2009, 07:34 PM
    Is the humming coming from the switch? We call it a contacter
    Is the top of the capicitor looking normal,, meaning no swelling sides or top swollen upward,, or burned /broken wires on the post of capicitor
    If all looks OK,, draw yourself a diagram of how the wires are attached to the capicitor,, after turning off all power to outside and inside units,, remove the capicitor and take to electric shop that will test the capicitor

    Let us know
    raschutt's Avatar
    raschutt Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #3

    Jul 20, 2009, 06:40 AM

    Turns out when I opened the unit the capacitor was swollen on top, replaced capacitor ($21.00) and it worked fine.

    Saved myself a service call.

    Thanks for the assistance.

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!

Draft Inducer won't start (it just hums unit I spin the fan blade) [ 2 Answers ]

When thermostat asks for heat, the furnace won't start unless I physically give the fan blade on the draft inducer a spin. What can be causing this?

Trane Heater Blower Unit constantly hums [ 3 Answers ]

I have two (2) Trane gas heater/blowers in my basement and one is completely silent when the blower isn't on and the other has hummed constantly for 10 years unless you turn the power completely off. I had some work done on my hot water heater and the plumber asked me why the blower unit was...

Have Goodman HKR-05 unit - stat does not work [ 2 Answers ]

Have a Goodman HKR-05 unit and the stat stopped working. I replace the stat with a new one that is similar but with no luck. I've been told the capacitor could be the problem. Where should I be focusing in on the capacitor, control board, etc. Thanks.

The fan on my central ac unit hums and won't turn on [ 1 Answers ]

The fan motor gets very hot to the touch and the fan will not rotate

Outdoor A/C unit hums but doesn't come on [ 2 Answers ]

I have a 2 ton century A/C unit. The outside unit will not come on, but it hums. I have determined the following: The air handler fan in the inside unit comes on. The compressor and the fan in the outdoor unit do not come on, but it hums. (I assume the compressor is not coming on... lines are...


View more questions Search