1990SP36 with NORDYNE Roof Air Conditioners Capacitor fix

[Henry Jay Hannigan]

Forum members with a SP36.
The other day, my roof air was blowing hot air only.
After shutting it down, motor would not restart. However after taking
top off, motor worked with a little bit of hand turning to get it
going. However, compressor would still NOT turn on.
So, I took out large silver CAPACITOR and had a motor rewind shop
check it. Capacitor was bad. Because Capacitor was a RARE one, they
sold me a couple capactors that I rewired using a simple gnd wire
between them.

NOW the rear AC works fine. Bottom line is the STARTER CAPACITOR
was shot.
I am writing this because the NORDYNE AC units are no longer
available but very well built.
I had the same problem two years ago with the front unit. Total
repair cost; $15 and a lot of hard work on top of the roof at 109
degrees. It was 90 degrees at 6 am when I started.
So....BEFORE you rush out and buy a new roof unit......recommend you
check the starter capacitor. ALSO make sure you OIL both motors
once a year.

These NORDYNE roof airs are great units as I have had them on almost
continuously since arriving in Vegas on May 28th!
Hope this memo helps some SP owner.
Regards,
Hank & Nty
90SP36 still in the desert