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Carrier 38TPA036 Cooling Fan Motor
The fan motor on the compressor has a specific duty of cooling the outdoor compressor, this is crucial due to the large amounts of heat must be dispersed in order to keep things cool. It is critical that you buy a replacement motor with the correct voltage listed and amps as it is on the current motor. It can be replaced on its own as this will make it a lot easier to install and cheaper too.
Major indications the fan motor will have to be replaced
- The main cooling motor starts to smoke or shorts out while it is spinning
- An audible rubbing noise when the motor speeds up
- The Carrier motor cannot turn at all
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Before buying or purchasing any Carrier 38TPA036 part do your best and double check the model number as well as make a visual comparison so that you are positive that the correct cooling fan motor is the one being purchased. Once you have the part to install it yourself. Search for a pro in your town or city to pay to install it for you.
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