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Whirlpool window unit makes loud humming when turned on . fan shaft turns freely by hand.

Nothing runs. Fans won't turn. Circuit doesn't trip so far. When turned off, fans turn freely.

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Defective capacitor.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 31, 2011

SOURCE: my outside unit fan doesn't

You may need a new start capacitor or fan motor.I would have the capacitor checked by a electrician and changed if needed. Good luck and thank you.

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  • Posted on Jun 16, 2008

SOURCE: Makes loud noise when first turned on

It may have been damaged in shipping or from the manufacturer. I would consider exchanging it for a new one.

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  • Posted on Jun 30, 2007

SOURCE: emerson quiet cool

a real hummer. humm can be the sound of a short.but it sounds since u did only turn the fan on it hummed ...fanns are blower motors in acs the motor I bet ate it and needs a new one no way of fixing the motor but most are easy and cheap to replace...go or call an ac applance man ...see if he got a good used one for you or go the manufacture take model make serial no. sometimes u can spin the fan while on and it takes off again...this is dangerous so use a plastic long something but will dy again after u turn it off. good luck. CrazyLarry

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