YES NOPE9 wrote:

> Is the AC unit working today ? IF so,  can you heat the compressor above =
100 degrees
  with a heat gun ?  Or a heating pad ?   Could we see some photos of=20
the compressor ?
Is it possible to put an AC current probe on the wires to the compressor ?
> 99guspuppet

He would have better results running the compressor to get the windings=20
hot. Insulate the motor with fibre glass to make it toasty like it would=20
be on a hot day.

I had an old fan that died when hot. The issue was somewhere inside, the=20
windings opened. The thermal cutout was ok.

I wonder if the thermal cutout/protector on the compressor motor is=20
defective (age/heat lowering setpoint). It is usually buried inside the=20
windings, but typically has a splice outside in the junction box that=20
makes it accessible.
If you see AC across the cutout when the motor is off, you found your=20
defect.

If you can show that the compressor windings have power, (put a light=20
bulb across input terminals right AT the motor, but that it is NOT=20
running, (video) then you can make your case for warranty replacement.

Good luck.

R
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