If they move freely go back inside turn the ac back on and use your tool again to kick start the fan blades.
Ac condenser fan blade broken.
First check that the blade is moving air through the unit in the proper direction then call an hvac tech to check the refrigerant charge.
They can also come loose from operation.
If a fan blade is cracked loose or broken it can cause unusual noises due to it being out of balance or physically striking other components in the outdoor unit.
Over time wires can fray become loose or disconnect.
The condenser fan motor and fan are typically mounted at the top in the center of the unit and are usually visible through the fan guard or wire grill.
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If they start working once you start them manually then the blades are working fine and the problem is the capacitor which is the ac part that makes the fan run.
Before beginning any work make sure you remove power to the unit and have verified that it s off.
Main causes of a broken condenser fan loss of power check the breaker box and individual hvac switches for your indoor and outdoor unit power box damage you may have to repair the electrical connections between your electrical panel and outdoor condenser unit.
These things can cause the motor to run unevenly or not at all possibly putting strain on your whole air conditioning system.
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