I Replaced A Compressor On An Old 1.5 Ton Rheem, The Compressor Won't Come On And Has Power To It

It only contains a contactor and a capacitor, there's no reset button, the fan is running
asked 1 year ago in Maintenance & Repairs by Devin2956 (120 points)
1 Answers

Compressor windings or internal overload (IO) could be open. (Note: A properly operating IO will auto-reset after compressor cools.) If the windings are open, compressor needs to be replaced. Other causes include compromised wiring between contractor & compressor, poor electrical connections at terminals of compressor/contactor, hard-start condition due to low applied voltage, stuck rotor, bad run capacitor, or even high start torque due to pressures not equalizing.

answered 1 year ago by UMR-ENG (380 points)
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