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by Erin Higgins
Wed Jul 01, 2009 11:06 am
Forum: Service & Repair of Other Brands
Topic: GE Condenser Fan Motor: What Capacitor to use?
Replies: 5
Views: 10388

RE: GE Condenser Fan Motor: What Capacitor to use?

Hi again Robert. Well, here's the deal...what I told you was true. The motor's label calls for 5mfd/370v capacitor. So I went out an bought just that. Problem is, the capacitor currently on the condenser unit also powers the compressor, which makes it a "dual run" capacitor from what all I...
by Erin Higgins
Mon Jun 29, 2009 10:08 pm
Forum: Service & Repair of Other Brands
Topic: GE Condenser Fan Motor: What Capacitor to use?
Replies: 5
Views: 10388

RE: GE Condenser Fan Motor: What Capacitor to use?

Thanks, Robert. 5.00/370 was listed on the motor, plain as day. Just didn't know where to look.

It's a 1/4hp motor.

I love Tennessee...went to visit some aunts/uncles/cousins last year; they live around the Franklin/Murphreesboro/Hoenwald area. Nice country.

Thx again.

--Erin
by Erin Higgins
Mon Jun 29, 2009 1:47 pm
Forum: Service & Repair of Other Brands
Topic: GE Condenser Fan Motor: What Capacitor to use?
Replies: 5
Views: 10388

GE Condenser Fan Motor: What Capacitor to use?

Hello, I'm running an Intertherm air unit that is using a GE Condenser Fan Motor. The motor stopped coming on automatically and now has to be turned by hand, which is a sign of a capacitor gone bad (from what I've heard). Problem is, the capacitor label is completely worn off, likely due to its age ...