Amana AAC081SRB Service Manual page 8

Troubleshooting information
WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit and
discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service, unless test procedures require
power to be connected. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or
operational.
Corrective Action
Symptom
Fan motor noisy.
Compressor does not run,
fan motor operates normally.
Possible Causes
Outside coil fan blade or inside
coil blower wheel loose or improperly aligned.
Worn fan motor bearings.
Fan motor mounting hardware/bracket
loose.
Wire(s) disconnected or loose.
Compressor capacitor faulty.
Compressor faulty.
Check fan blade/blower wheel
for proper position. Reposition
if necessary.
Ensure hardware attaching
fan blade/blower wheel to
motor shaft is tight. Tighten if
loose, replace if stripped.
Replace motor.
Check mounting bolts/bracket
for tightness. Tighten if
necessary.
Ensure all connections are
tight and secure. Correct as
required.
Check capacitor for short.
Replace if faulty.
NOTE: Discharge capacitor
before testing,
Check compressor motor
windings for open / shorts.
Replace compressor if
faulty.
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