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AMANA TEMP ASSURE HEAT PUMP MODEL: RHA3682A, MFG#: P1221504C, SER#: XXXXXXXXXX
Fan needs push start then runs. Compressor tries to work (buzzes) at probably 30 second intervals, but will not start. Hooked up guages to verify no compression. Resting pressure 120-150 PSI. Have 120V at all 3 legs to compressor. The Yellow wire from the run capacitor has 120V when connected (measuring at the capacitor), but less than a volt when the harness is disconnected from the compressor(measuring at the compressor end of the harness).
Do I need a new unit, or is the run capacitor a likely candidate? I know very little about HVAC except it sure would be nice if it would work right now.
Submitted: 147 days and 1 hours ago.
Category: HVAC
Value: $15
Status: AWAITING CUSTOMER ACTION
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Kenton Guidry
147 days and 1 hours ago.
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Your run capacitor being bad would cause the symptoms you are describing.
Leave the power off so the compressor can cool down while you go and get a capacitor.
147 days and 1 hours ago.
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Where can I buy one?
Posted by
Kenton Guidry
147 days and 1 hours ago.
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What is your zip code?
147 days and 1 hours ago.
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30605
Posted by
Kenton Guidry
147 days and 1 hours ago.
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Do you live in a small town?
You could purchase one from anyone who works on air conditioners.
Here is the info to the nearest locations of the distributor that I use.
[1] #H3 CONYERS, GA
XXXX XXXXXX XXXX NW
Conyers, GA XXXXX-XXXX
PHONE: XXX-XXX-XXXX
FAX: XXX-XXX-XXXX
Saturday Hours: CLOSED
Street Map
[2] #J4 LAWRENCEVILLE, GA
2105 Newpoint Pl. Ste 300
Lawrenceville, GA XXXXX-XXXX
PHONE: XXX-XXX-XXXX
FAX: XXX-XXX-XXXX
Saturday Hours: CLOSED
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[3] #93 DORAVILLE, GA
2920 Northeast Pkwy.
Doraville, GA XXXXX-XXXX
PHONE: XXX-XXX-XXXX
FAX: XXX-XXX-XXXX
Saturday Hours: Closed
Street Map
147 days and 1 hours ago.
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If this doesn't work, a new unit? Don't worry, I'm going to hit the accept.
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You don't have to replace the whole unit.
You can replace just the compressor.
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Kenton Guidry
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6/27/2009
HVAC Technician
EPA issued refrigeration license, College certificate, and 7 years in field.
147 days and 1 hours ago.
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OK. Thank you. I hope the capacitor does the trick.
Posted by
Kenton Guidry
147 days and 1 hours ago.
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Best of luck.
If you see any budging or oil on the capacitor that would be a sure sign of it being damaged.
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