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PSA : Get your spare A/C capacitor before you need it
Posted on 8/14/17 at 12:39 pm
Posted on 8/14/17 at 12:39 pm
Woke up this morning to a hot house. Went and checked a saw capacitor had been fried. About 30 minutes later AC was back up and running.
If you do not do it, keep a spare AC capacitor and a spare switch on hand. Two simple repairs that account for a lot of AC problems.
to others on this board who have recommended this.
If you do not do it, keep a spare AC capacitor and a spare switch on hand. Two simple repairs that account for a lot of AC problems.
to others on this board who have recommended this.
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Posted on 8/14/17 at 12:42 pm to WPBTiger
Is that similar to a "Clutz Capacitor"?
Posted on 8/14/17 at 12:43 pm to WPBTiger
I've tried to Post this PSA every time an AC thread pops up.
You can get a capacitor and a relay for $20 on Amazon
You can get a capacitor and a relay for $20 on Amazon
Posted on 8/14/17 at 12:45 pm to East Coast Band
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You can get a capacitor and a relay for $20 on Amazon
This^^^ Just ordered replacement capacitor for the one I used today.
Posted on 8/14/17 at 12:45 pm to WPBTiger
How do I know what kind/size to get?
Posted on 8/14/17 at 12:47 pm to meeple
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How do I know what kind/size to get?
Also, thanks for the heads up...
Posted on 8/14/17 at 12:48 pm to meeple
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How do I know what kind/size to get?
Just look at the one currently on your unit and order one with the same numbers. Should be something like 45/5/440, this is what mine takes. As long as those numbers are correct, the capacitor will work.
Posted on 8/14/17 at 12:49 pm to WPBTiger
Here's another idea
Go to Walmart and buy a window unit, use it until AC is fixed, return window unit for full refund.
This is what I did :)
Go to Walmart and buy a window unit, use it until AC is fixed, return window unit for full refund.
This is what I did :)
Posted on 8/14/17 at 12:49 pm to WPBTiger
Thanks! Will get one this week
Posted on 8/14/17 at 12:51 pm to The Torch
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return window unit for full refund.
frick that noise... I still have TWO, perfectly good (and working), window units in my garage from Rita!
Posted on 8/14/17 at 12:53 pm to WPBTiger
Same shite happened to me last week. 10 minute fix from AC guy. $140 bucks.
Posted on 8/14/17 at 12:54 pm to WPBTiger
I had to same issue, but my set up doesn't have a capacitor. I had to call a tech who had to replace the entire motor.
Posted on 8/14/17 at 12:57 pm to Dlawnboy
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10 minute fix from AC guy. $140 bucks.
typical.
ETA: I meant that I usually pay the same amount to get mine fixed. I'm hoping to take this PSA and make it work for me.
This post was edited on 8/14/17 at 1:34 pm
Posted on 8/14/17 at 12:57 pm to WPBTiger
if people knew how much these cost in the HVAC world
Posted on 8/14/17 at 12:57 pm to WPBTiger
Yea I spent $100 to have this repaired a couple months ago. Is this an easy/safe thing to do yourself? I'm pretty handy when it comes to fixing things, especially if I can find a YouTube video
Posted on 8/14/17 at 12:58 pm to TitleistProV1X
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Is this an easy/safe thing to do yourself?
Yeah does the power have to be shut off prior to removing and replacing?
Posted on 8/14/17 at 1:00 pm to WPBTiger
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Woke up this morning to a hot house. Went and checked a saw capacitor had been fried. About 30 minutes later AC was back up and running.
The downside to this is that a blown capacitor is often a symptom of something larger. Perhaps your motor is going bad.
Posted on 8/14/17 at 1:01 pm to The Torch
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Go to Walmart and buy a window unit
Yea keeping my house fully accessible for a thief to steal all of my shite sounds like a great idea
Posted on 8/14/17 at 1:02 pm to meeple
Just pull the outside breaker that is next to the unit. I certainly wouldn't attempt it with power on.
Posted on 8/14/17 at 1:02 pm to meeple
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Yeah does the power have to be shut off prior to removing and replacing?
Yes, but since the capacitor is - well - a capacitor, even this doesn't guarantee you won't be shocked.
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