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Should car condenser fan run when AC is on?
Many cars use the same fan for both the radiator and the condenser though. Anytime the air conditioning is on, your condenser fan should be running. If you start the engine, you should see this fan spinning with the AC system. If it’s not, you need to replace it.
What controls the condenser cooling fan?
The condenser fan relay is the electronic relay that controls the power to the AC condenser cooling fan. The AC condenser is designed to cool down and condense incoming refrigerant vapor into cooled liquid and uses the fan to help keep it cool. The fan’s power is controlled by the condenser fan relay.
Why is my AC condenser fan not working?
There are several reasons the capacitor of your HVAC unit can fail. These include overheating, running too long, power surges, and age. When the capacitor fails, the condenser fan will no longer rotate.
How much does it cost to replace a AC condenser fan motor?
AC Fan Motors Cost Replacing the condenser fan motor in an AC unit costs $400 on average, including labor. It might cost only $300 but could cost up to $600. However, if your AC is still under warranty the cost of the part is covered (but usually not the labor).
How do I know if my condenser fan relay is bad?
Signs your condenser fan relay needs to be replaced include:
- The engine is overheating.
- The air conditioner is not working on a regular basis.
- The air conditioner does not work at all.
- No cool air is being blown out when you turn the air conditioning on.
- You hear a rattling noise when you shake the condenser fan relay.
How do you diagnose a bad condenser fan motor?
Here’s how you can tell if your air conditioner fan motor is going bad.
- Your Fan Blades are Acting Odd.
- The Fan Blades are Rotating Slowly.
- You Notice Strange Noises Coming from the Condenser.
- There’s Little to No Cold Air.
- Your Air Conditioner is Cutting Out Periodically.
- Checking to See if Your Fan Motor is Going Bad.