1990SP36 with NORDYNE Roof Air Conditioners Capacitor fix

[Gregory OConnor]

Hank, many ac units have a duel capacitor. one set of wires for the
fan and a set for the compressor. Then many newer compressors have
two capacitors one for compressor start and one for compressor run
torque. prob with some parallel or series repairs may be the
compressor run part because the start part is momentary and if it
wont start it just kicks off??? Your repair tech probly considered
the run output?????

I dig holes for a living and it could be that "run" doesnt even
matter, I'm speaking with my attorney today, I'll ask him.

GregoryO'Connor
94ptRomolandCa



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Henry Jay Hannigan"
wrote:
>
> Forum members with a SP36.
> The other day, my roof air was blowing hot air only.
> After shutting it down, motor would not restart. However after
taking
> top off, motor worked with a little bit of hand turning to get it
> going. However, compressor would still NOT turn on.
> So, I took out large silver CAPACITOR and had a motor rewind shop
> check it. Capacitor was bad. Because Capacitor was a RARE one,
they
> sold me a couple capactors that I rewired using a simple gnd wire
> between them.
>
> NOW the rear AC works fine. Bottom line is the STARTER CAPACITOR
> was shot.
> I am writing this because the NORDYNE AC units are no longer
> available but very well built.
> I had the same problem two years ago with the front unit. Total
> repair cost; $15 and a lot of hard work on top of the roof at 109
> degrees. It was 90 degrees at 6 am when I started.
> So....BEFORE you rush out and buy a new roof unit......recommend
you
> check the starter capacitor. ALSO make sure you OIL both motors
> once a year.
>
> These NORDYNE roof airs are great units as I have had them on
almost
> continuously since arriving in Vegas on May 28th!
> Hope this memo helps some SP owner.
> Regards,
> Hank & Nty
> 90SP36 still in the desert
>