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Originally Posted by RoadToad
Probably meant "fins" not "fan".
I have read this is an issue on some finned units. (e.g. Carrier, IIRC)
Bent fins reduce air flow thru the condenser.
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Maybe, but his comment made no sense. A condenser cool has thousands of fins to increase the surface area of the coil which facilitates the heat transfer as the air flows across the coil. Some fins can get bent, but they can be straitened with a special type of comb. It is normal to have some bent fins, but if you have a lot, you should have them straitened. Bending the fins can easily be avoided with a proper cleaning technique and should not be an excuse not to clean the coil. Fins often get bent while transporting the condenser unit. When you receive a new condenser unit, you should inspect the fins for excessive bending.