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Bill Waller

Bill April 25, 2019 1 Answer
Question

Hi. When my compressor is switched on it makes a

humming noise and won’t start up. 

I would appreciate any information you might have

im regards to the problem 

thankyou

1 Answer

Expert 6 years ago
Hi Bill, What kind of compressor is this? If it's an electrical - please check the electro motor, the wiring and the main contactors. It sounds like a problem with one of the phases - either in the contactor, the wiring, or one of the windings in the electro motor. Good luck! Let me know what you find Cas

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