The short answer
$200–$700
Sometimes it is only the capacitor, which is far cheaper. When the motor itself has gone, this is the range — and running the AC without it damages the compressor.
Typical industry ranges for Western Washington — not a quote. Your exact price comes upfront, before any work starts, and you approve it first.
What moves the price
Motor or just the capacitor
A fan that will not start but spins freely with a nudge is often a $100–$250 capacitor, not a motor. We test before selling you the bigger part.
Which motor your unit takes
A standard PSC motor is inexpensive and widely stocked. Newer ECM condenser fan motors cost considerably more.
Whether the blade survived
A seized motor sometimes takes the fan blade with it. A new blade adds to the job.
Why waiting costs more
Running the compressor with no condenser airflow is what turns a $300 repair into a compressor conversation. Switch it off and book it.
Humming outside, fan not turning?
Switch the AC off at the thermostat and book it. That state damages compressors — exact price upfront.
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Typical ranges at a glance
Typical industry ranges for Western Washington — not a quote. Your exact price comes upfront, before any work starts, and you approve it first.
Why homeowners hand it to us
- You approve the price first. Upfront quote before a single screw turns.
- Same-day service. Book in a minute, hear from a tech within 1 business hour.
- 500+ jobs done by 4.9★ rated, professional technicians.
- Fixed right, guaranteed. If it’s not right, we make it right.
Quick answers
The fan spins if I push it with a stick. What does that mean?
Almost always a failed start capacitor rather than the motor — the cheaper end of this page. Do not keep starting it that way; book it and let it be tested properly.
Can I run the AC until you arrive?
No. With the outdoor fan stopped, the compressor has nowhere to dump heat, and that is how compressors die. Switch it off at the thermostat.
How long does the repair take?
Most condenser fan motor swaps are a single visit with the part on the truck. Less common ECM motors may need ordering.
Ranges are for websites. Quotes are for you.
Book in 60 seconds — a tech reaches out within 1 business hour and your exact price comes before any work.
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