Why is my AC fan shaking?
Why is my AC fan shaking? If you notice that your fan seems to be wobbling, your fan is likely out of balance. You’ll want to call in an HVAC professional to evaluate this issue further, as they will likely have...
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How does AC current flow?
How does AC current flow? Alternating Current Explained Every so often, the electrons change direction. In alternating current, the electrons don’t move steadily forward. Instead, they just move back and forth. Are slip rings used in AC or DC? Slipring is...
Why does my car AC only get cold when I’m driving?
Why does my car AC only get cold when I’m driving? Defected condenser fans can be among the major causes when air conditioning only works when driving. Condenser fans help reduce the refrigerant’s temperature to ensure it condenses. Malfunctions in condenser...
Why is my car AC not cold when I move?
Why is my car AC not cold when I move? Check Refrigerant Levels: Low refrigerant levels can cause the AC system to not work properly. If the refrigerant levels are not enough then you have to get it refilled. Clean the...
What can cause a condenser fan motor to run backwards?
What can cause a condenser fan motor to run backwards? A bad capacitor or bad winding in the motor can cause a PSC motor to run backwards. Also sometimes they come from the factory miswired and they work fine for awhile...
Why is my AC compressor clutch not moving?
Why is my AC compressor clutch not moving? If the center shaft is not turning then the clutch is not engaged which could be a number of problems. The most common problem is just a low charge of refrigerant which is...
Why does AC only work when car is moving?
Why does AC only work when car is moving? Defected condenser fans can be among the major causes when air conditioning only works when driving. Condenser fans help reduce the refrigerant’s temperature to ensure it condenses. Malfunctions in condenser fans can...
Why is my AC clutch not engaging sometimes?
Why is my AC clutch not engaging sometimes? What’s Preventing the A/C Compressor from Engaging? One of the reasons why compressors do not engage is because of a low pressure lockout, a poor ground, a bad clutch coil, an opening in...
Should the AC clutch spin freely when car is off?
Should the AC clutch spin freely when car is off? It is only locked up when there is electricity going to it. In other words, the clutch is activated electrically. You have turned on the A/C. The air conditioning clutch itself...
Why does my AC stop working when I stop moving?
Why does my AC stop working when I stop moving? When a car is idling, the engine is not running at its full capacity. This means that the compressor in the AC system is not getting as much power as it...