2017 Lennox compressor failure: what routine maintenance caught in Las Vegas
Las Vegas · By Buddy
Need heating help in Las Vegas? Quick answers
- What is your diagnostic fee?
- $79, and it's credited toward your repair if you go ahead.
- When can you come out?
- Same-day service when you book early in the day.
- Will I get a written estimate first?
- Yes. You get a written, upfront price before any repair work starts. No surprises.
- Location
- Las Vegas, NV
- Equipment
- 2017 Lennox system
- Visit type
- Maintenance
- Recommendation
- Replace condenser and coil, at minimum
The situation
The homeowner booked standard maintenance on their 2017 Lennox system. Nothing seemed wrong, but our standard testing goes beyond what you can see.
What our technician found
- Amp draws on all major components within range
- Capacitor tested
- Compressor windings tested and reading failed
- This is a known issue for this model and year of condenser
Options we gave the homeowner
Replace condenser and coil
The minimum recommended fix for the failed compressor.
Full system options
We gave the homeowner several options in writing so they could compare cost and long-term value.
The result
Because maintenance caught the failed windings early, the homeowner could compare options and plan the replacement instead of losing heat or cooling without warning.
Buddy's takeaway: Normal amp draws don't mean a healthy compressor. Testing the windings found a failure that a basic visual check would have missed.
Common questions
Do 2017 Lennox condensers have compressor problems?
We've seen compressor winding failures on this model and year. Have the windings tested during maintenance.
Can you replace just the condenser?
Often you replace the condenser and coil together so they're matched. We'll give you written options either way.
Book your heating visit
$79 diagnostic, credited to your repair. Written price before we start. NSCB #88349.
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