Hook up condenser fan motor

How do you wire a condenser fan motor?

White wire from the condenser fan motor to one side of power on the contactor (T1). Black wire from the condenser fan motor to the other side of power on the contactor (T2).

Which side of the fan motor wire goes to the capacitor?

Brown wire from the condenser fan motor to the capacitor. Again, this is AC power and not a dual capacitor, so the terminal side does not matter. Brown + white wire to the other side of the capacitor. As you can see, the only difference is that there is no jumper from the contactor to the capacitor.

What does an AC condenser fan motor do?

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Did I buy the wrong condenser fan motor?

Simply put, no – you did not buy the wrong condenser fan motor. While most original condenser fan motors only have three wires, it’s very common for replacement condenser fan motors to have four.

How do you wire a 4 wire condenser fan?

Now for your 4 wire method: – White wire from the condenser fan motor to one side of power on the contactor (T1) – Black wire from the condenser fan motor to other side of power on the contactor (T2) – Brown wire from the condenser fan motor to the capacitor.

How do you wire a fan motor to a capacitor?

Brown wire from the condenser fan motor to the other side of the capacitor opposite the jumper wire. Cap off brown + white (unused). White wire from the condenser fan motor to one side of power on the contactor (T1).

Where does the white wire go on a condenser fan motor?

The white/yellow wire connects the condenser fan motor to one side of power on the contactor (this is T1; again, the terminal side doesn’t matter). You DO NOT jump the wire to one side of the fan capacitor. Instead, the brown-and-white wire connects to one side of the capacitor.

Do you need a jumper wire for a condenser fan motor?

NOTE: You’ll need a jumper between the “C” or “Common” terminal on the capacitor and one leg of the contactor. If you purchased a new condenser fan motor with a new single run capacitor, this will be the wiring setup that you’ll be using.

How Does it Work? While the condenser unit works to cool the air conditioner while it’s running, the fan motor functions to blow the air through the condenser coils to convert hot, refrigerant gas into a cool liquid. As the fan blades turn, your air conditioning unit will continue to blow cool air in the entire house.

What is the difference between a condenser and a fan motor?

What is the difference between a condenser and a fan motor?

While the condenser unit works to cool the air conditioner while it’s running, the fan motor functions to blow the air through the condenser coils to convert hot, refrigerant gas into a cool liquid. As the fan blades turn, your air conditioning unit will continue to blow cool air in the entire house.

Where does the Black Wire go on a condenser fan motor?

Just like before, the black wire runs from the condenser fan motor to the other side of power on the contactor (T2), and the brown wire connects to the other side of the capacitor. As always, make sure to tidy up your wiring when you’re finished.

Can a condenser fan motor overheat?

Ways to Prevent Overheating The condenser fan motor operates on a certain temperature that is safe for the air conditioner and your home as well. Most types of fan motors operate at a temperature of around 150 degrees Fahrenheit. Any issue with the condenser fan motor can lead to overheating and havoc to the entire HVAC system.

How to wire a condenser fan motor with a capacitor?

Using a single run capacitor with a four wire setup: If you purchased a new condenser fan motor with a new single run capacitor, this will be the wiring setup that you’ll be using. You’re going to wire the black lead to where the black lead on your previous condenser fan motor was wired to. This will likely be back to your contactor.