Replacing the outdoor condenser fan motor in Los Angeles typically costs $300 to $650, including the motor, a new matching capacitor, and labor. The motor itself usually runs $150 to $400 depending on horsepower and whether it is a standard or a harder-to-source OEM unit, and it is almost always replaced together with the capacitor that drives it. A failed fan motor is a real repair to take seriously: when the top fan stops spinning, the compressor quickly overheats and can be permanently damaged, so running the unit in that state is risky. Common causes are worn bearings, burned windings from years of heat, or a bad capacitor that starved the motor. On a unit more than 12 to 15 years old, it is worth weighing the motor cost against the value of a new, more efficient system, especially with available rebates. At LA Heating & Air the diagnostic fee is credited toward the repair. Call (818) 660-1062.
