Why Is the Fan on My Outdoor AC Unit Not Spinning?
Outdoor AC fan stopped while the unit hums? Usually a capacitor, fan motor or contactor. Why to shut it off now, what you can check safely, and typical costs.
Read the guideHVAC Guides for Minnesota Homes
How the equipment works, why it fails, what it costs, and what we'd do in your shoes.
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What Should I Set My Thermostat to in a Minnesota Winter?
68–70°F while you're home and awake, lower at night, never below 55°F when you're away. What setbacks save, how heat pumps differ, how to avoid wet windows.
Read the guideWhat Does the Blinking Light on My Furnace Mean?
The blinking light on a furnace is a fault code from the control board. How to read it safely, what common codes mean, and when a reset is fine or not.
Read the guideWhy Is My Heat Pump Blowing Cold Air in Winter?
Heat pump air feels cool next to a furnace even when it works. How to tell normal from a fault: defrost, a thermostat setting, low charge or no aux heat.
Read the guideIs It Normal for a Heat Pump to Run Constantly in Winter?
Inverter heat pumps are built for long, slow runs, so nonstop running in a Minnesota winter is often normal. The signs of a real problem and what to check.
Read the guideHow Long Does a Central Air Conditioner Last in Minnesota?
Carrier and Lennox put central AC life at 15–20 years. Why Minnesota's short summers help, what cottonwood, salt and hail do, and when to repair or replace.
Read the guideHeating 42 guides
- What Should I Set My Thermostat to in a Minnesota Winter?September 28, 2026
- What Does the Blinking Light on My Furnace Mean?September 28, 2026
- How Long Does a Furnace Replacement Take?September 28, 2026
- What Is an Orphaned Water Heater, and Why Can a New Furnace Mean a Chimney Liner?September 28, 2026
- Why Is My Thermostat Screen Blank, and Is the Furnace or AC Still Working?September 28, 2026
- What Is a Manual J Load Calculation, and Why Should an HVAC Quote Include One?September 28, 2026
- What Size Furnace Do I Need for a Minnesota House?September 28, 2026
- What Does a Boiler Expansion Tank Do, and How Do You Know It's Failing?September 27, 2026
- What Is a Communicating HVAC System, and Is It Worth It in Minnesota?September 27, 2026
- What Is a Furnace Inducer Motor, and What Are the Signs It's Failing?September 27, 2026
- What Does a Furnace Pressure Switch Do, and Why Does It Keep Tripping?September 27, 2026
- What Does It Mean When a Furnace Is Red-Tagged?September 27, 2026
- What Is Static Pressure in HVAC, and Why Does It Matter?September 27, 2026
- Can a Furnace Leak Carbon Monoxide? How It Happens and What to DoSeptember 26, 2026
- Why Is My Furnace Leaking Water? Find the Source, Then Fix ItSeptember 26, 2026
- Furnace Noises: What Each Sound Means and When to Shut It OffSeptember 26, 2026
- How Long Does a Furnace Last in Minnesota?September 26, 2026
- Best Furnace Brands for Minnesota Winters (2026)September 25, 2026
- Carrier vs Trane vs Lennox: Which to Buy in MinnesotaSeptember 25, 2026
- Frozen Condensate Line on a High-Efficiency FurnaceSeptember 25, 2026
- No Heat in a Minnesota Winter: What to Check Before You CallSeptember 25, 2026
- Outdoor Wood Boiler vs Gas Furnace in Minnesota: The Real Trade-OffsSeptember 20, 2026
- Oil to Natural Gas Conversion in Minnesota: Steps, Costs and GotchasSeptember 11, 2026
- The Quietest Furnaces for Minnesota Homes, and Why the Ducts Matter as MuchAugust 31, 2026
- Gas Line Installation for a Furnace, Garage Heater or Range: Cost and SizingAugust 28, 2026
- Furnace Repair in Prescott, WI: What Local Homeowners Should KnowAugust 24, 2026
- Furnace Short Cycling: Time the Cycle, Then Find the CauseAugust 18, 2026
- Bryant Evolution vs Legacy Furnaces: What the Extra Money BuysAugust 13, 2026
- Cracked Heat Exchanger: Symptoms, How It's Confirmed and What to Ask ForAugust 10, 2026
- Boiler Banging, Kettling or Gurgling: What Each Noise MeansAugust 4, 2026
- Furnace Limit Switch Tripping? What It Does and What to Check FirstAugust 1, 2026
- Garage Heaters for a Minnesota Winter: Forced Air, Infrared, Electric or Mini-SplitJuly 23, 2026
- Lennox Furnaces Compared: Merit vs Elite vs Dave Lennox SignatureJuly 18, 2026
- Radiant Floor Heat vs Baseboard in Minnesota: Comfort, Water Temperature and CostJuly 16, 2026
- Furnace Burning Smell in a Minneapolis Home: What Each Smell MeansJuly 14, 2026
- Frozen Furnace Vent Pipe? How to Clear It Safely in a Minnesota WinterJuly 7, 2026
- Propane Heating Costs for Rural Homes Around the Twin Cities: How to Figure Yours and Cut ThemJuly 6, 2026
- Trane or Carrier Furnace? A Minnesota Buying Guide for Your ReplacementJuly 5, 2026
- Boiler vs Furnace: Which Fits Your Saint Paul Home?July 4, 2026
- Furnace Blowing Cold Air: What to Check, in OrderJuly 3, 2026
- 96% vs 98% AFUE Furnace: Is the Upgrade Worth It in Minnesota?April 26, 2026
- Furnace Won't Ignite: Find Where the Startup StopsJanuary 12, 2026
Cooling 23 guides
- Why Is the Fan on My Outdoor AC Unit Not Spinning?September 28, 2026
- How Long Does a Central Air Conditioner Last in Minnesota?September 28, 2026
- Why Is My AC Freezing Up? Ice on the Lines or the Indoor CoilSeptember 28, 2026
- R-454B and R-32: What the Refrigerant Change Means for Your ACSeptember 27, 2026
- SEER2 vs SEER: What the New AC Rating MeansSeptember 27, 2026
- AC Leaking Water Inside the House: Causes and What to DoSeptember 26, 2026
- Does the Furnace Need to Be On for AC to Work?September 26, 2026
- Best Central AC Brands for Minnesota (2026)September 25, 2026
- Carrier Performance vs Comfort Air Conditioners: What DiffersSeptember 21, 2026
- AC Installation in River Falls, WI: What to Know Before You ReplaceSeptember 10, 2026
- High-Velocity AC for Older Minnesota Homes: Pros and ConsSeptember 5, 2026
- Clogged AC Condensate Drain: How to Find It and Clear ItAugust 30, 2026
- R-22 Air Conditioner in Minnesota: Repair, Recharge or ReplaceAugust 29, 2026
- AC Humming Noise: What the Sound Means and What to DoAugust 25, 2026
- Why Your AC Smells Like Dirty Socks, and How It Gets FixedAugust 12, 2026
- How Many Tons of AC Does a Minneapolis House Need?August 6, 2026
- Signs Your AC Evaporator Coil Is LeakingJuly 30, 2026
- Rheem vs Goodman Air Conditioners: What Actually DiffersJuly 29, 2026
- 2-Stage vs Variable-Speed AC: Which Fits a Minnesota HomeJuly 13, 2026
- AC Not Turning On? What to Check First in a Minneapolis HomeJuly 9, 2026
- AC Running but Not Cooling? What to Check, in OrderMay 4, 2026
- Ductless Mini-Split vs Central AC: Which Fits Your House?February 22, 2026
- How to Size Central AC for a Twin Cities HomeFebruary 8, 2026
Heat Pumps 19 guides
- Why Is My Heat Pump Blowing Cold Air in Winter?September 28, 2026
- Is It Normal for a Heat Pump to Run Constantly in Winter?September 28, 2026
- Aux Heat vs Emergency Heat on a Heat Pump ThermostatSeptember 27, 2026
- HSPF2 and COP: Heat Pump Ratings That Matter in a Minnesota WinterSeptember 27, 2026
- Heat Pump vs Gas Furnace in Minnesota: Cost, Cold and Dual FuelSeptember 26, 2026
- Switching From Propane to a Heat Pump in Rural MinnesotaSeptember 18, 2026
- Heat Pump Defrost Cycle: What's Normal in a Minnesota WinterSeptember 17, 2026
- Electric Furnace vs Heat Pump in MinnesotaSeptember 12, 2026
- Daikin vs Mitsubishi Mini-Splits: A Room-by-Room GuideSeptember 6, 2026
- Wall-Mounted vs Floor-Mounted Mini-Splits in MinnesotaSeptember 3, 2026
- Multi-Zone Mini-Split Layouts for Minnesota HomesAugust 26, 2026
- Heat Pump vs Electric Baseboard Heat in MinnesotaAugust 16, 2026
- Mitsubishi Hyper-Heat vs Standard Mitsubishi Heat PumpsAugust 5, 2026
- Heat Pump Water Heaters in Minnesota BasementsJuly 31, 2026
- Do Heat Pumps Work at 20 Below Zero?July 28, 2026
- 8 Heat Pump Buying Mistakes Minnesota Homeowners MakeJuly 20, 2026
- Dual-Fuel Heating in Minnesota: Heat Pump Plus FurnaceJuly 15, 2026
- Daikin FIT Heat Pump Review for Minnesota HomesJuly 8, 2026
- Do Heat Pumps Work in Minnesota Winters?January 25, 2026
Air Quality 15 guides
- What Is Make-Up Air, and When Does a Minnesota Range Hood Need It?September 27, 2026
- Does Central AC Bring In Outside Air?September 26, 2026
- Integrated HVAC Smoke Detection: How Duct Detectors and Fan Shutdown WorkSeptember 22, 2026
- Lennox PureAir vs Other IAQ Systems: What It Does and Who It FitsSeptember 15, 2026
- Why Is My Furnace Filter Turning Black?September 8, 2026
- Leaky Ductwork in Minnesota Homes: Symptoms and What Sealing FixesAugust 23, 2026
- Best MERV Rating for Allergies in a Minnesota HomeAugust 22, 2026
- Where to Put Carbon Monoxide Alarms in a Minnesota HomeAugust 17, 2026
- Whole-House Dehumidifiers in Minnesota: When the AC Isn't EnoughAugust 9, 2026
- UV Lights for HVAC: Pros, Cons and When They're Worth It in MinnesotaAugust 7, 2026
- Is Duct Cleaning Worth It? What Minnesota Homeowners Should KnowAugust 2, 2026
- Aprilaire 5000 vs 2000 Series: Electronic or Media Air Purifier?July 26, 2026
- ERV vs HRV in Minnesota: Which Ventilator Fits Your House?July 21, 2026
- Whole-Home Humidifiers for Minnesota Winters: Bypass, Fan-Powered or SteamJuly 12, 2026
- Indoor Air Quality in a Minnesota Winter: What Actually HelpsApril 12, 2026
Maintenance 16 guides
- How Often Should You Change Your Furnace Filter in Minnesota?September 28, 2026
- Can You Run a Furnace Without a Filter? What Happens and What to DoSeptember 26, 2026
- Turning the Furnace On for the First Time This FallSeptember 25, 2026
- Best Place for a Thermostat, and the Spots That Read WrongSeptember 19, 2026
- How to Clean Your Outdoor AC Coil Without Damaging ItSeptember 16, 2026
- What a Furnace Inspection Covers, and Why Each Check MattersSeptember 13, 2026
- HVAC Zoning in Minnesota Homes: When It Works and When It Doesn'tSeptember 9, 2026
- How to Clean a Furnace Flame Sensor SafelySeptember 4, 2026
- Thermostat C-Wire: What It Does and How to Add OneSeptember 1, 2026
- Spring AC Tune-Up Checklist for Minnesota HomesAugust 21, 2026
- Should You Cover Your AC Unit in a Minnesota Winter?August 15, 2026
- Honeywell Home vs Sensi Thermostats: Which Fits Your SystemAugust 11, 2026
- Smart Thermostats for Minnesota Weather: What Matters HereJuly 25, 2026
- Why One Room Is Always Hotter or Colder, and How to Fix ItJuly 24, 2026
- HVAC Maintenance for Hudson, WI Homes: A Season-by-Season GuideJuly 19, 2026
- Fall Furnace Checklist: What You Can Do Yourself Before WinterMarch 7, 2026
Pricing 17 guides
- Boiler Replacement Cost in Minnesota (2026)September 26, 2026
- Furnace and AC Replacement Cost in Minnesota: Together or Separately?September 26, 2026
- AC Replacement Cost in Minnesota (2026)September 25, 2026
- Furnace Repair Cost in Minnesota (2026)September 25, 2026
- Heat Pump Installation Cost in Minnesota (2026)September 25, 2026
- How to Choose an HVAC Contractor in MinneapolisSeptember 25, 2026
- HVAC Permits in Minneapolis and Saint Paul: A Homeowner's GuideSeptember 14, 2026
- High-Efficiency AC in Minnesota: Cost vs. SavingsSeptember 7, 2026
- Tankless vs Tank Water Heater in Minnesota: Costs and Trade-OffsAugust 27, 2026
- Carrier Infinity Heat Pump Cost in MinnesotaAugust 20, 2026
- Central AC vs Ductless: Which Costs Less to Install?August 19, 2026
- AC Refrigerant Recharge Cost in Minnesota (R-410A and R-22)August 14, 2026
- Geothermal Heat Pump Cost in MinnesotaAugust 8, 2026
- Furnace Blower Motor Replacement Cost: PSC vs ECMJuly 27, 2026
- AC Capacitor Replacement Cost in MinnesotaJuly 17, 2026
- Mitsubishi Mini-Split Cost in Hudson, WIJuly 11, 2026
- Furnace Replacement Cost in Minnesota (2026)January 18, 2026
Rebates 6 guides
- Minnesota Heat Pump Rebates in 2026: What's Available NowSeptember 23, 2026
- Dakota County HVAC Rebates and Programs: Where to StartSeptember 2, 2026
- The IRA HVAC Tax Credits Ended: What Minnesota Homeowners Can Still GetAugust 3, 2026
- Xcel Energy AC Rewards: Is It Worth Enrolling?July 22, 2026
- CenterPoint Energy Furnace Rebates: How the 2026 Program WorksJuly 10, 2026
- Xcel Energy and CenterPoint HVAC Rebates in 2026: Which Utility Covers WhatMarch 21, 2026
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