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How to check an ac compressor
Turn off the power leading to your air conditioning unit.
It's important that your power is off so that you don't shock yourself when checking the compressor. Many central air units will have a power shutoff switch on the wall next to the unit.

Select from the following.
[A]. If the power switch isn't on, unplug it, carefully unscrew the fans, and pull out the coolers and shutoff valves. Read the owner's manual to determine how to shut down your air conditioner.;
[B]. When changing the switch to off you'll need to manually unscrew the switch and, using your fingers, mark exactly where the switch will be, and turn it off in a place where you can see the switch. Turn the breaker back on at least an hour earlier than you planned.;
[C]. If yours isn't you may have to disconnect it before working the compressor. Some ac compressors come completely unmounted, including standard air compressors, those that already have batteries, and cordless models such as yours.;
[D]. Find the switch and switch it to the off position. If there is no switch, find the circuit breaker that controls the power to the area of the house where the ac unit is.;
[D].