Ruud Air Conditioner Compressor Not Running

Always change the air filters regularly and clean the condenser coils.

Ruud air conditioner compressor not running.

Make sure that the unit is plugged in and your thermostat is set properly. If both the compressor and the fan motor won t run use a multimeter to test the temperature control thermostat for continuity. Leave the system off until the compressor feels cool again and then restart the system. Some thermostats may also control a heater and as a result will have three terminals.

If the compressor condenser unit is wired with 240v or 220 volts as most are an overcurrent at compressor start up may be tripping just one leg of a two pole breaker or one of a pair of fuses leaving the other circuit live. If the compressor is running but the fan motor is not running the fan motor or the fan motor capacitor are likely at fault. If the thermostat. If the thermostat is.

If the compressor starts up and the fan runs but the system still does not cool the compressor probably needs to be replaced. If it is hot it may have been overloaded. Does not have continuity replace it. Other times your hvac may simply need a thorough cleaning.

This can leave the fan motor running. Many small inexpensive and easily replaceable parts are prone to breaking down. Valves a broken valve can create major problems in a compressor. Under these circumstances the compressor may still run but the air conditioner won t cool the air.

Failing to clean the air filters and condenser coils is a sure way to cause the compressor to fail. When the compressor is not coming on your air conditioner unit will not run properly. The thermostat monitors the temperature of the air. Your air conditioners compressor may not come on if the thermostat is not performing properly.

These can put extreme pressure on the ac compressor and make it overheat. If you determine that the compressor is at fault replace it. An air conditioner s compressor controls the distribution of cold air throughout the house. When the air temperature rises above a set point the thermostat activates a switch to provide power to the fan and compressor.

This is not necessarily a death sentence for your hvac unit. This causes the compressor to shut down. Defective it may prevent the compressor from running. Turn off the power to the external unit and open the door to feel the compressor.

If your air conditioner isn t turning on first check your unit outside to determine if the condenser is running.