Amana AAC051FRB Service Manual page 8

Troubleshooting Information
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.
Symptom
Fan motor noisy.
Compressor does not run,
fan motor operates normally.
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WARNING
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.
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Corrective Action
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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