Troubleshooting - Motors and fans slow down or stop

Troubleshooting - Motors and fans slow down or stop

Problem
​Motors and fans slow down or stop

Possible Cause
Power surge, brownout, or power outage

Possible solution
You cannot do anything when it happens, but could avoid problem in future by providing proper voltage and/or protection to the unit.

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    • Motors and fans slow down or stop

      Problem Motors and fans slow down or stop Possible Cause Power surge, brownout, or power outage Possible solution You cannot do anything when it happens, but could avoid problem in future by providing proper voltage and/or protection to the unit.

    • Motors and fans slow down or stop

      Problem Motors and fans slow down or stop Possible Cause Power surge, brownout, or power outage Possible solution You cannot do anything when it happens, but could avoid problem in future by providing proper voltage and/or protection to the unit.

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