When we turn on the fan, the fan works but outside when I check the unit, the fan isn’t running. I tried pulling out the fuse plug but does not seem like there is a fuse. I was hoping it would a simple fix like changing the fuse but not sure what else to try. Any suggestion?
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[SIZE=4][COLOR=#003399]Outdoor condensing fan motor has stopped running. This problem could be caused by a bad motor run capacitor. [/COLOR][COLOR=#003399] If your motor capacitor is not the problem, then more than likely you need a new motor. Is the fan blade tight, stiff or hard to turn? If the fan blade is hard to turn then you probably need a new motor[/COLOR][/SIZE]
I have a similar problem. My fan turns by hand fine. When I turn on the unit, the fan spins and then blows the circuit breaker. I replaced the breaker = same result. So it’s not the breaker. Would a failed capacitor cause the fan to spin and then blow the breaker?
Bad Fan Motor would do this.
Thanks Icehouse. I just had a pro check the condenser with a meter and he says the condenser is bad = new A/C unit. Does that seem consistent with it blowing the breaker each time it kicks on?
Like I said, the fan actually seems fine. It will turn on and spin each time just before the breaker blows.
[quote=chinahorse;504100]Thanks Icehouse. I just had a pro check the condenser with a meter and he says the condenser is bad = new A/C unit. Does that seem consistent with it blowing the breaker each time it kicks on?
Like I said, the fan actually seems fine. It will turn on and spin each time just before the breaker blows.[/quote]
The fan motors winding expands as it is running causing it to short thus blowing the breaker.
Why can’t you replace just the fan motor ? 
fsx18cm6 no such model number. Re check and post. 