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Compressor ran for about 30 min. and then stopped. Contactor was still connected and humming. Shut off at thermostat and dont know what to do next.

Glenn, Well I went back to the unit to check the power to the contacts. I had my son turn the thermostat on and the unit started on its own. The fan needed a jump start but the unit is running and A/C is working. Maybe the contacts or some of the connections were just dirty. Anything to...

Glenn, OK I have an update. I located the compressor wires and tested as you stated. The results are as follows: C-S=2.2, C-R=1.1 and S-R=2.5. Does this indicate a failed compressor. I then removed the relay cover plate and exposed the contacts. With the compressor wires reattached I...

Thank you for your reply. First, it appears that the relay/contactor cannot be pushed in manually as you describe. I do know what you are speaking of and there is no place to push in to make contact. Second, do you mean capacitor or compressor when you are speaking of checking the three...

My Lennox HS25-651-1P compressor has stopped working. Here is the stroy: - Thermostat turns on attic furnace/blower unit. - Outside comprssor does not go on. - Tested and replaced 60A fuses at comprssor. - Tested and confirmed power to input side of relay in compressor (240V, 1P) - It...