This spring clamp is designed for your room air conditioner. This clamp holds the fan blade on the motor shaft so it can rotate during operation. If your fan blade is wobbling on the motor shaft, you may need to replace it. The part is made of metal and is approximately 3/4-inch in diameter. This is an OEM part sourced directly from the m...Read moreanufacturer. This spring clamp is sold individually. Before you begin this repair, make sure your air conditioner is disconnected from the power source. To complete this repair, you will likely need to remove the air conditioning unit from the wall.
If your air conditioner is not blowing cold air, the problem may be in the capacitor. If the capacitor fails, the compressor will not start and the fan will only blow warm air. The compressor and capacitor are located inside the cabinet and to gain access you will need to remove the cover. If the capacitor does not show any visible signs ...Read moreof damage you may require a qualified technician to test it. Make sure that the replacement capacitor has the same specifications as the original.
NOTE: Because capacitors carry a charge even when the unit is disconnected from the power, use extra caution when performing this repair.
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Broken fan axial blade
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John from HARLINGEN, TX
Easy
30 - 60 mins
Pliers, Screw drivers
Unscrewed the unit from the exterior case pulled out the unit unscrewed the 4 screw that hold the fan shroud carefully unscrewed the coil pulled back unclipped the axial fan clip gentlyhit with rubber mallet replacement of new fan replaced clip 15 minutes best investment of 20 bucks as apposed to 400 $
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Motor mount broke due to imbalance caused by mud dobber nests.
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Travis from LOUISVILLE, IL
Easy
30 - 60 mins
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Pulled PTAC out of wall sleeve, unhook wire harness from control area, remove condenser shroud and motor and fan blade all at the same time. Replaced motor bracket and re-installed in reverse order.
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Capacitor went out
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Al from CROSS PLAINS, TX
Really Easy
30 - 60 mins
Pliers, Screw drivers
Unplugged and replugged everything and it worked very easy job thank you