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Problem with GE PTAC-Model# AZ28E09DABM2 - Why won't condenser kick on when switching to AC from Fan. AC was working fine until today...Fan is still working...Pulled the unit out and could feel the h

AC was working fine until today...Fan is still working...Pulled the unit out and could feel the HEAT coming from the condenser. The whole unit was unusually hot..which is something I've never ran into as well!? What should I do now? Or is the answer still the same? No AC repair guys for PTAC's in my town. Already tried several...Please help! Sorry, about the confusion regarding PTAC model# from my last question.

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Hummm. A bit difficult to solve this problem. Seems like the condenser outside is not working, I mean the fan of the condenser. Looks like you have a wall A/C and a wall A/C always have condensers outside the house and near the A/C. Have you checked if the fan is spinning? I don't think the compressor is at fault but check it anyway. You should be able to hear the compressor running either in the wall unit or in the outside condenser housing. The only heat you should feel is from the condenser itself. If you blows warm air, that means the fan is working, if not that means the fan is not working. But don't be confused with the fan not working because in winter time sometimes the fan is not working and some times it does. As I said, it's a difficult problem to solve but at least start with checking the situation with the fan in the condenser.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 25, 2008

SOURCE: ge zoneline hvac

Hi,
Pls check following......
1) If the Fan run and the Blower not function its min loose the hub or screw of the blower ,fix the hub or screw .
2) May be the the shafting of fan motor not rotate, repair the shafting or bushing of fan motor.
3) Check the Capacitor if this low capacitance or open (not function) using Multi-tester to check the parts.
4) Check the Fan motor wire if this loose connection.


if does not working,go to the nearest repairman to help the problem.

Thank you & have a nice day


Edgz

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 08, 2008

SOURCE: Problem with GE Zoneline 5200 model

Heat pumps have saftey circuits that prevent liquid flooding of the compressor. Inadequate airflow across the evaporator in cooling can trip this circuit. Have your package unit serviced with particular attention to cleaning the evaporator coil and be sure your filters are clean and changed frequently in the summer months. Hope this helps GL!

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 16, 2008

SOURCE: Ice build up out side hitting fan

pop out drain plug heat up pan with heat gun to melt ice

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Barrett Palumbo

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  • Posted on Dec 27, 2010

SOURCE: GE Zoneline 1000 - heat stopped working this

Sorry to read about your problem, I hope this helps you out.

Sounds like you may a defective, reverse heat pump switch. If you were in Denver,Co I would be glad to work on it for you. They are no different than large units to work on.

and no, you cant work on the unit.....takes special tools


Just keep calling around for a person who will work on the unit..

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