re: Spinoff- Don't waste money on an A/C tech. DYI preventive maint.

"Sorry. But this is very dumb advice, and a huge waste of money. "
Yup, I wasted $12.00 on 4 capacitors on eBay, your opinion sounds legit.


"I've seen contactors 30 years old."

I agree, but for $4 a set why not change them vs. sweat your balls off trying to figure out what's wrong with you wore out 30 year old contacts.



"Capacitors aren't AA batteries, they can easily last 10 years or so. These parts are VERY easy to buy at your local parts house if there is an issue, no certication needed. "

Yup, you can easily drive 20 miles to pay $18.00 for something you can get for $3.00 on eBay... You sound really smart..



"The effort is way better suited to preventative maintenance that will make a difference like: Hosing down your condenser coils and clearing nearby vegetation at least yearly Aerosol coil clean your evaporator coils at most every two years Keep your goddamn filter clean, or changed out EVERY month. This is the kind of prevent maint that will make a difference."

Thanks for adding the additional PM info I mentioned in my last sentence.

Sorry for trying to help...