When i turn the ac unit on the outside fan moves at a slow steady pace and if it is off the pace is the same?

Question

When i turn the ac unit on the outside fan moves at a slow steady pace and if it is off the pace is the same?

Answer 1

not quite sure of what your saying but it could be a bad unit or the blade on the outside is loose on the shaft that turns it which could just be setscrews

Answer 2

Before condemning the fan motor, there is a capacitor that assists the fan in running. It might have a seperate "cap" or have a combination "cap because the condenser uses 1 too. BUT, Be very careful. The capacitor holds a charge. Take a screwdriver and touch both terminals after power has been shut off. This will ground charge and make it safe. If it is the capacitor, replace it with one with the same MFD's. Should be listed on the Cap. Cap alot cheaper to replace than the fan. If you replace the fan, capacitor should be replaced anyway. Always change the bulb before replacing the fixture.

Good luck.

Answer 3

Sounds to me like the fan motor on the condensing unit needs to be replaced. They will run real slow and then stop completely.