Arrived to service call performed system evaluation. Customer changes filters regularly. Condenser clean. Tested capacitor and compressor amp draw. Refrigerant levels in range. Amp draw on condenser motor was over amping and from the sounds the problem customer was describing sounds like defrost board was intermittently sticking. Customer stated system was on heat and condenser was running but fan was not and top was burning hot. As a precaution i replaced both parts. System heating and cooling at time.
I came out for a no cool. I checked the system over and found the condenser fan not running. One of the wires that control the universal fan direction had broken loose. With approval I repaired the wire and secured it, so it stays out of the fan blade. I washed the condenser coil as well. I cycled the ac and checked all operations. The ac was a bit undercharged. She’s aware the system has a leak. I added 1.4lbs or r410a and set the SH to the required 30. All working at this time.
New heat and air system. Compressor broke. Best solution to save money on HVAC parts.
