AC Not Cooling P8: Compressor Spade Connectors Damaged? | How To Replace Wires - QwikLug® Repair Kit
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In this final episode in
In this final episode in this HVAC mini-series, we'll show you how to solve issue with corroded prongs on the Rheem Copeland AC compressor by replacing the wiring with QwikLug® Terminal Repair Kit from Mainstream Engineering. This is Part 8 in "Our Journey" to solve an issue with our home Central AC which is not cooling but the fan outside in the condenser unit is running normally. We will give you a background and more information below but first, here are the #ᴬᴰlinks to some of the components, parts and tools required for this repair:
1. https://amzn.to/3QWf7M1 | 43-23204-14 - Rheem OEM Round Replacement Dual Run Capacitor 50 + 3 UF/MFD 370 Volt
2. https://amzn.to/45tqtvA | Qwik / Mainstream Engineering QT2810 QWIKLUG 3 TERMINAL 10 AWG
Or Click on Amazon link here and search for what you need: https://amzn.to/3xIOsqg
Terminal Repair Kit. Patented QwikLug® easily attaches to damaged or corroded spade connectors, quickly and easily solving the problem of a compressor with pitted or severely corroded spade terminals.
We bought the one with wires because our older wires were partially melted, burnt and frayed. And because of the size of our AC unit, we opted for a larger 10AWG gauge. If you watch Part 7 then you saw that our attempt with Copeland Scroll Molded Plug Wiring Harness did not work.
Background:
On one hot summer afternoon, my mom noticed that our air coming from our vent inside the house was warm instead of cold. We can hear and see the fan on the outside unit running. Similarly the indoor unit appear to be working functioning normally but it's not cooling.
When my dad check the condenser unit outside, he said he couldn't hear the compressor humming. Therefore we think there is something wrong with either the compressor, the capacitor or the wiring itself.
My dad is not an expert in HVAC but he has worked on and has helped a couple of his friends saved several thousand dollars in AC repairs. This is an opportunity for me to learn about heating, venting, air conditioning and refrigeration field work, which I'm sure will be helpful in the future especially right now I'm studying Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at Harvard University. We hope this tutorial video can be your HVAC DIY guide as well.
We're seriously hoping there is nothing wrong with the compressor because it would be extremely expensive to replace the compressor because of the labor involved in welding, brazing, soldering the AC lines and purging the contaminants using nitrogen.
Eventually we found what's wrong with it and as stated above it was either a bad capacitor causing the wires to burn, or the wires melted due to old age and cause the capacitor to fail.
So What Causes a Burnt Wire in Your HVAC System?
Burnt wires are actually a pretty common repair in the HVAC industry.
There are several causes (including but not limited to:
1. Loose connections / corroded terminals
2. Failing capacitor
3. Faulty breakers
Here are the links to the videos in this mini-series:
Part 1: AC Not Cooling But Outside Fan Is Wor... | Intro
P2: AC Not Cooling But Outside Fan Is Run... | Disconnect, Discharge & Test Capacitor
P3: AC Not Cooling P3 | How To Remove & R... | Replace Capacitor, Contactor Safety
P4: AC Not Cooling But Condenser Fan Runn... | Culprit Is Burnt Wire
P5: AC Not Cooling Condenser Fan Running ... | Re-wiring to Compressor Prongs
P6: AC Not Cooling But Condenser Fan Is R... | Sparking / Electricity Arcing
P7: AC Not Cooling P7 | Can Rheem Copelan... | Copeland Scroll Harness?
P8: AC Not Cooling P8: Compressor Spade C... | How To Install Kwik Lug
The basics of cooling your home is about removing heat from the refrigerant. This is done by turning the refrigerant by compressing and decompressing the refrigerant to transform it from a liquid to a gas and back to a liquid. As the refrigerant is compressed, it becomes hot. When it is decompressed, it becomes cold.
There are 2 units used in the typical residential AC system
Outdoor Unit: Compressor, the condensing coils, and a large fan.
Indoor Unit: Key components located in the indoor AC unit are the evaporative expansion valve, the evaporator coils, and the blower fan.
Specs on our system:
Brand: Rheem (Rhuud) Air Conditioner Condenser Unit
Model: RAKA-037JAZ
Manufacture Date: 07/94
Volts: 208/230 (Phase 1 60 Hertz)
Minimum Supply Circuit Ampacity: 22 AMP
Compressor: 16.5 L.R.A 95 (Copeland ZR36K3-PFV-230)
Outdoor Fan Motor F.L.A: 1.3 (HP 1/5)
Factory Charged: 79OZ R22
HACR Type Breaker: 92-22050-14-02
Air Handler: Armstrong
This video is brought to you by Aiman-Imran Anuar. You can watch more of #Aiman_DIY_Fixit, #Aiman_HVAC_Troubleshooting and other videos with wide range of topics and themes on #EyeOnAiman Youtube Channel & Facebook Page.
NOTE: This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Recording Date: August 14, 2023
Video URL: AC Not Cooling P8: Compressor Spade C...
1. https://amzn.to/3QWf7M1 | 43-23204-14 - Rheem OEM Round Replacement Dual Run Capacitor 50 + 3 UF/MFD 370 Volt
2. https://amzn.to/45tqtvA | Qwik / Mainstream Engineering QT2810 QWIKLUG 3 TERMINAL 10 AWG
Or Click on Amazon link here and search for what you need: https://amzn.to/3xIOsqg
Terminal Repair Kit. Patented QwikLug® easily attaches to damaged or corroded spade connectors, quickly and easily solving the problem of a compressor with pitted or severely corroded spade terminals.
We bought the one with wires because our older wires were partially melted, burnt and frayed. And because of the size of our AC unit, we opted for a larger 10AWG gauge. If you watch Part 7 then you saw that our attempt with Copeland Scroll Molded Plug Wiring Harness did not work.
Background:
On one hot summer afternoon, my mom noticed that our air coming from our vent inside the house was warm instead of cold. We can hear and see the fan on the outside unit running. Similarly the indoor unit appear to be working functioning normally but it's not cooling.
When my dad check the condenser unit outside, he said he couldn't hear the compressor humming. Therefore we think there is something wrong with either the compressor, the capacitor or the wiring itself.
My dad is not an expert in HVAC but he has worked on and has helped a couple of his friends saved several thousand dollars in AC repairs. This is an opportunity for me to learn about heating, venting, air conditioning and refrigeration field work, which I'm sure will be helpful in the future especially right now I'm studying Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at Harvard University. We hope this tutorial video can be your HVAC DIY guide as well.
We're seriously hoping there is nothing wrong with the compressor because it would be extremely expensive to replace the compressor because of the labor involved in welding, brazing, soldering the AC lines and purging the contaminants using nitrogen.
Eventually we found what's wrong with it and as stated above it was either a bad capacitor causing the wires to burn, or the wires melted due to old age and cause the capacitor to fail.
So What Causes a Burnt Wire in Your HVAC System?
Burnt wires are actually a pretty common repair in the HVAC industry.
There are several causes (including but not limited to:
1. Loose connections / corroded terminals
2. Failing capacitor
3. Faulty breakers
Here are the links to the videos in this mini-series:
Part 1: AC Not Cooling But Outside Fan Is Wor... | Intro
P2: AC Not Cooling But Outside Fan Is Run... | Disconnect, Discharge & Test Capacitor
P3: AC Not Cooling P3 | How To Remove & R... | Replace Capacitor, Contactor Safety
P4: AC Not Cooling But Condenser Fan Runn... | Culprit Is Burnt Wire
P5: AC Not Cooling Condenser Fan Running ... | Re-wiring to Compressor Prongs
P6: AC Not Cooling But Condenser Fan Is R... | Sparking / Electricity Arcing
P7: AC Not Cooling P7 | Can Rheem Copelan... | Copeland Scroll Harness?
P8: AC Not Cooling P8: Compressor Spade C... | How To Install Kwik Lug
The basics of cooling your home is about removing heat from the refrigerant. This is done by turning the refrigerant by compressing and decompressing the refrigerant to transform it from a liquid to a gas and back to a liquid. As the refrigerant is compressed, it becomes hot. When it is decompressed, it becomes cold.
There are 2 units used in the typical residential AC system
Outdoor Unit: Compressor, the condensing coils, and a large fan.
Indoor Unit: Key components located in the indoor AC unit are the evaporative expansion valve, the evaporator coils, and the blower fan.
Specs on our system:
Brand: Rheem (Rhuud) Air Conditioner Condenser Unit
Model: RAKA-037JAZ
Manufacture Date: 07/94
Volts: 208/230 (Phase 1 60 Hertz)
Minimum Supply Circuit Ampacity: 22 AMP
Compressor: 16.5 L.R.A 95 (Copeland ZR36K3-PFV-230)
Outdoor Fan Motor F.L.A: 1.3 (HP 1/5)
Factory Charged: 79OZ R22
HACR Type Breaker: 92-22050-14-02
Air Handler: Armstrong
This video is brought to you by Aiman-Imran Anuar. You can watch more of #Aiman_DIY_Fixit, #Aiman_HVAC_Troubleshooting and other videos with wide range of topics and themes on #EyeOnAiman Youtube Channel & Facebook Page.
NOTE: This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Recording Date: August 14, 2023
Video URL: AC Not Cooling P8: Compressor Spade C...
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