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DarkoNova
08-22-2014, 05:52 AM
My a/c system is acting up and so is my washing machine. I know I can call someone but if I can do it myself, why not?

The a/c is a Lennox, can't remember the model number right now. Basically it works fine for an hour or so and then it starts blowing hot air. I found out that the condenser fan stops spinning when it starts blowing hot air. I checked the fan, spins freely by hand. I measured resistance to the fan and got 17 ohms on one set of wires, 30 ohms on another set, and 47 on the last two. I didn't write down which combination had which resistance, but from what I've read, if two measurements add up to the third, the motor is probably good. So then I checked the capacitor. The ohms were supposed to jump up and then quickly go back to open. When I measured, the ohms slowly raised up and finally went back to open. So I measured capacitance and no matter how I did it, I couldn't get a farad reading. So I figured the capacitor was bad. Replaced it and it's still doing it.

I don't know what else to check now.

Now the washing machine, it basically gets stuck mid cycle. It stops spinning and makes a weird noise. I found out that the noise is coming from a water valve where the hot and cold lines connect to the back. From what I've read, that can go bad and if the washing machine can't get cold water to rinse, it won't rinse. And that's exactly where the machine stops.

Am I on the right track?

Any advice??

MonzaRacer
08-24-2014, 03:29 AM
Water valves are fairly cheap, swap one in after looking up parts list for your model. I had a water leak on my washer after having bought a used washer/dryer combo Hot point washer, GE dryer. This was back in 01-02.
I just replaced dryer with LG, it was lowest model on list and works awesome, now I want the matching washer! I only paid $550 plus tax on dryer.
It was gonna need heater element most likely, rollers, belt, etc. So for the cash I would put in a 20+yr old dryer, I got new dryer with warranty.
As for the AC CALL A TECH. Honestly, if you have no clue on the system operation or on how to service a unit you can do more damage by trying to service it your self. I watched a guy blow the compressor off a AC unit trying to add refrigerant. Now he is out around $3500!
Sometimes do it yourself is too expensive.