Goodman GSX140361 3 Ton 14 SEER Air Conditioner Condenser FAN-MOTOR Error Fix: Condenser Fan Motor Failure

Error code FAN-MOTOR on the Goodman GSX140361 3 Ton 14 SEER Air Conditioner Condenser means: Condenser Fan Motor Failure. The outdoor fan motor has failed due to bearing wear, winding burnout, or overheating — symptoms: outdoor unit runs but fan does not spin, fan spins slowly, or motor is hot to the touch; check capacitor FIRST — a bad capacitor is the most common cause of fan motor failure symptoms; if capacitor tests good, motor bearings or windings have failed

The most successful fix is "Replace the Condenser Fan Motor" (hard difficulty, ~90 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $0-$20. HomeMD has 2 community-ranked fixes for this error.

This error is rated medium severity. It should be addressed soon, but your appliance may still function in a limited capacity.

Yes — the top-ranked community fix ("Replace the Condenser Fan Motor") is rated hard difficulty and takes about 90 minutes. Tools needed: T20 Torx screwdriver, 3mm Allen wrench, Multimeter, Insulated screwdriver, Needle-nose pliers.

DIY cost: $0-$20. Professional repair typically costs $200-$350. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

The Goodman GSX140361 3 Ton 14 SEER Air Conditioner Condenser has 8 other known error codes, including: CAP-FAIL (Run/Start Capacitor Failure), COMP-FAIL (Compressor Failure), COMP-OVERHEAT (Compressor Overheating / Thermal Overload), CONTACTOR (Contactor Failure), DIRTY-COND (Dirty Condenser Coil), and 3 more.

Error code FAN-MOTOR also appears on 1 other Goodman model: GSX160361 3 Ton 16 SEER Central Air Conditioner with Scroll Compressor. The fix may vary by model, so check each model's specific page for tailored repair steps.