Originally Posted by meep
belt should not slip, so it needs to be tightened.
run capacitor is suspect - the motor will not have full power, will hum louder, and generate excess heat without it.
I'd also pull the belt and make sure the pump turns smoothly.
Yeah, pull the belt and after checking the compressor let the motor run no load, should be quiet and spin down slowly when power is removed.
belt should not slip, so it needs to be tightened.
run capacitor is suspect - the motor will not have full power, will hum louder, and generate excess heat without it.
I'd also pull the belt and make sure the pump turns smoothly.
Yeah, pull the belt and after checking the compressor let the motor run no load, should be quiet and spin down slowly when power is removed.
