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If the relay is clicking but the compressor is not engaging, you may have a faulty compressor. Unfortunately, you'll need to pay for a service call to see if it's a problem with the relay or something much worse.

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Q: Why does the compressor on your very old water cooled central air conditioner click but not turn on although the fan on the forced air furnace blows air?
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