compressor internal locked

[mrfahrenheit]

is there any suggestion how to get a 4 ton hermetic copeland unlocked beside to replace it !!
its pop the 40 A breaker instantly.

thank for any input.

[nikolce]

is there any suggestion how to get a 4 ton hermetic copeland unlocked beside to replace it !!
its pop the 40 A breaker instantly.

thank for any input.

did you check if is windings are gorunded??? also owm out winding.....and try to add hard star kit..........my ex boss (plumber) told one time to hit the compresor with 2x4 and hamer on top of of compresor.....i ruther to hit him on the head with 2x10 and slage hamer.....)

[housesmart]

A hard start kit may work. I would recommend that you replace the entire system rather than the compressor. Replacement compressors generally have half the life as the original compressor. Is replacing the compressor really in the clients best interest?

[Roscoe]

hehehehe............PoP goes the weasel............




heh...If'n ya reset the breaker and turn the system on and the breaker goes.................whack...


I think.


yah may need a new one..........






















I couldn't resist...............

[beenthere]

If it trips the breaker instantly, a hard start ain't gonna help it now.

[lowridemazb2200]

If your breaker is tripping as soon as you reset it the compressor is more then likely grounded. If it was locked up it would not trip the breaker right away. To make sure that it is a grounded compressor you can ohm out the terminals on the compressor.

[pecmsg]

is there any suggestion how to get a 4 ton hermetic copeland unlocked beside to replace it !!
its pop the 40 A breaker instantly.

thank for any input.

Call a contractor

[mrfahrenheit]

i did check the winding , there is no grounded , and hard start kit dont help neither. disconnected the crankcase heater,it was open anyway .

knocked with 2x4 many time, it just dead , trip the breaker immediately .
winding read resistant 5 x 4 x 1.
its rheem unit 14 years old.
replace the comp only is the best choice for the money today.
not much different but it still get the full comp warranty.

thanks everyone

[tinknocker service tech]

could try a bigger breaker if you like but most likely it will trip also

time to replace
14 years isnt worth a new compressor imho

[Skip 2 my lou]

i did check the winding , there is no grounded , and hard start kit dont help neither.

You should of used the old analog "needle meter" because it is shorted through the oil. I love the digi's, but not for checking that.

And, if you just replace the compressor at least replace it with a scroll. Step ur game up a notch.

Replacing the condenser would be an improvment for both you and the customer in most cases.

[Stucker]

Hook it straight to the main, Have the electric company on speed dial and the fire department on the other cell phone's speed dial.

seriously. It sounds like its time to replace at least the compresssor

[digital686]

Call your local, competent, certified heating and air technician. He'll have the answer for a price.

[beenthere]

replace the comp only is the best choice for the money today.
not much different but it still get the full comp warranty.

thanks everyone

Only replacing the compressor, only gets you a one year compressor only warranty.

[whitepoundog]

could try a bigger breaker if you like but most likely it will trip also

time to replace
14 years isnt worth a new compressor imho

Hope your joking about the breaker

[firecontrol]

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[beenthere]

Did you happen to ohm out

Why are you suggesting DIY diagnostics to this home owner.

[firecontrol]

Beenthere I appreciate your catching my mistake.

[ceg22]

If you made sure its the compressor time for new condenser, and coil

[lowridemazb2200]

How are you checking for the grounded compressor? You need to put your meter from one prong on the compressor to a clean piece of copper. If you read something then the compressor is grounded.

[iraqveteran]

How are you checking for the grounded compressor? You need to put your meter from one prong on the compressor to a clean piece of copper. If you read something then the compressor is grounded.

really?

I though you took a mirror and looked to see where the bolts through the bottom go.

Well, I guess I condemned a few too many. Maybe thats where I went wrong.


I prefer the big bang theory. If it goes bang, its gone.