Hi, If neither the fan nor compressor is running in you’re A/C the possible reasons are… 1...no power to outside unit... 2...bad contactor on outside unit...is this buzzing if it is this indicates no power.. 3...bad capacitor, do both compressor and fan hum then quit humming and hum some more... 4 high pressure switch has shut unit down because fan wasn’t running if compressor was running but not fan....if your unit has this there will be a manual reset button where the lines come out of unit...if compressor was running and fan was not...1 bad fan...2 bad capacitor.. if you do not have any electrical knowhow it is recommended to call a tech to come and fix unit... However you can also check the bellow link and go through the article to have an in-depth knowledge to diagnose what is wrong to your A/C. http://www.inspectapedia.com/aircond/aircond15e.htm http://www.hometips.com/repair-fix/central-air-conditioner.html Let us know if you want something more else please accept the suggestion. Thank You for contacting Fixya.com
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Hi,
If neither the fan nor compressor is running in you’re A/C the possible reasons are… 1...no power to outside unit...
2...bad contactor on outside unit...is this buzzing if it is this indicates no power..
3...bad capacitor, do both compressor and fan hum then quit humming and hum some more...
4 high pressure switch has shut unit down because fan wasn’t running if compressor was running but not fan....if your unit has this there will be a manual reset button where the lines come out of unit...if compressor was running and fan was not...1 bad fan...2 bad capacitor.. if you do not have any electrical knowhow it is recommended to call a tech to come and fix unit...
However you can also check the bellow link and go through the article to have an in-depth knowledge to diagnose what is wrong to your A/C.
http://www.inspectapedia.com/aircond/aircond15e.htm
http://www.hometips.com/repair-fix/central-air-conditioner.html
Let us know if you want something more else please accept the suggestion.
Thank You for contacting Fixya.com