So, after nearly 2 years of my condo sitting with no power, I got my power turned back on. With it being nearly 100 degrees outside, I crossed my fingers while I turned the air conditioner, hoping it would work. My unit is a 1995 Goodman CK24-1B. Lo and behold, I flipped it on only to find it blowing hot air. I went outside to my condenser unit to find the fan not turning and a slight hum. After a little research, I found that the most common problem was either the fan motor being locked up or the capacitor was blown. I took my chances and found a local HVAC supply store that had my capacitor in stock and quoted me $10-15. I googled which capacitor I needed and went up there and got it. It was $9.00. I made sure the power was turned off in the breaker box and went back down to the unit. I took the cover off and found the capacitor to be bubbled on top. The capacitor that was in there was a 440 volt, which told me it may have already been replaced once, as the one that I found online for my model was only a 370 volt. I verified that I needed a 370 volt via my users manual that I also found online. People online stated that if you could not find your exact capacitor online, to go with a higher voltage, not a lower one. I took my chances and hooked it up, taking one wire off the old capacitor and placing it in the same spot on the new one, ONE AT A TIME. This is the key, as the wires are not labelled.
I went back upstairs, turned on the breaker, switched the thermostat on, and VOILA! The a/c was running. It was 89 degrees in the condo when I turned it on and set it to cool to 85 degrees. Tomorrow when I go, I will probably turn it down to 82, doing a gradual drop so that I do not overload it since it is so old and has not been running for quite some time. Hopefully it's the best $9.00 I've ever spent in my life!
You right it happened in my Goodman AC unit, and it was exact same issue, the capacitor was blown, and I fixed for just $25 !!!. Durham NC 4/11/14
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It happened again to me this past year, and this time the fan was going, but it was still blowing hot air. The capacitor that I had bought had only partly gone bad, and this time I put a different capacitor in there. I'm not sure if I kept the box for the new one, but I put in a stronger new one to see if that resolved the issue. Glad you got it fixed!
ReplyDeleteCan you provide a link to the owner's manual online? I"ve been unable to find it. I also have a Goodman CK24-1B. I am having the same problem: I turn on the thermostat, and the indoor fan blows warm air, but the outdoor fan doesn't move at all; all I hear is a hum. Does the owner's manual describe how to get to the capacitor in order to change it? If not, could you try to explain it to me? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMatthew it's really easy. First make sure the power is off to the unit using the breaker box on the inside and the shut off switch outside (if you have one). once you go out there, there are a few screws (or maybe they are small lags) holding on the cover. Take that off. You'll see the capacitor at that point. It looks like a white or silver tall aluminum can and it has prongs and wires coming off the top. Make sure you label which ones came off where or replace them one at a time. That's what I did to make sure that I put them back on in the right order. Hope this helps.
ReplyDeleteGreat, thanks! I've ordered the replacement part. I will report back after I've attempted the repair "my damn self!" =)
DeleteIt worked. I turned off power to the ac unit. Then I opened up the control panel, and sure enough, the capacitor was bubbling out at the top; definitely not in good working order. I installed the new capacitor in the same way that the old one was installed (removing and replacing one wire at a time). Turned the power on, turned the thermostat to trigger the ac unit, and it fired up right away. Very pleased! Thanks for the help! Just in time for some warmer weather.
DeleteYay!!! Good job!!!
DeleteI have the same model, but cannot find the cap. Could not find user manual, Goodman sent install manual, ours is acting as if no power, wont turn on, other than checking thermostat, & breaker box, dont know where to look
DeleteHey good morning. I am having the same problem. Outside fan is humming. I used a stick to push the fan and it started working but the air inside was still warm. I have reached out to Goodman about a parts list but haven't heard back. Any chance y'all know the part for the capacitor or where I can get a parts list?
ReplyDeleteHey good morning. I am having the same problem. Outside fan is humming. I used a stick to push the fan and it started working but the air inside was still warm. I have reached out to Goodman about a parts list but haven't heard back. Any chance y'all know the part for the capacitor or where I can get a parts list?
ReplyDeleteHey good morning. I am having the same problem. Outside fan is humming. I used a stick to push the fan and it started working but the air inside was still warm. I have reached out to Goodman about a parts list but haven't heard back. Any chance y'all know the part for the capacitor or where I can get a parts list?
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ReplyDeleteAdd this one to the mix. Goodman model GSC130421BB. Outside fan on. Compressor not running. Blowing hot air. Purchased a 55+5 dual run capacitor. Here was the trick to this. Turn thermostat on wall to off. Turn off furnace in closet. Turn off breakers at breaker box. Pull shut off outside. Replaced capacitor doing only one wire at a time. Replace / flip outside shut off switch. Turn on breaker(s) at breaker box. Turn on thermostat to cool and auto. Set temperature. Turn on furnace switch last. It's like magic! The compressor that was "locked up" and was "shot" (per 3 HVAC techs) magically started working.
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