CrueChief
Cocker Dad/RIP Bella
I had a similar issue. It turned out to be the capacitor.
I'd like to pile on this idea, have had this issue in the past.
I had a similar issue. It turned out to be the capacitor.
Gee thanks, After reading this thread, my 2nd unit for my 2 older boys is on the fritz.
Fan was not running, manually spun it up with a ruler. But I can't hear the compressor running either.
Its newer Puron type unit
Main home unit is running fine though.
You don't need a license to buy a capacitor.
I really like the idea of preemptively replacing them or keeping spares around. It always seems like they blow at the worst of times (4th of July weekend when everything is closed and the waiting list for service is over a week).A wholesale place that deals with contractors may not sell it to you just based on their own policies.
They are cheap enough that changing them pre-emptively is a good idea.
I really like the idea of preemptively replacing them or keeping spares around. It always seems like they blow at the worst of times (4th of July weekend when everything is closed and the waiting list for service is over a week).
This is good to know stuff! Why wait until stuff breaks to fix it? Test it and replace, or after 15 years simply replace it.The guy who takes care of my commercial HVAC measures capacity after 5 years and replaces if below iirc 80% of rated.
They fail on a hot day because the electrolyte boils out with heat. Just enough to kick a marginal one over the ledge.
I just paid $335 a couple months ago for parts & labor to have the capacitor and breaker switch replaced at a rental property on the Eastern Shore. Wish I'd known the capacitor secret before then.
Are the capacitors one-size-fits-all, or do I need to go over and check the specs? Have two units and tech replaced just one capacitor. Will order an extra -- or two. Also, are there capacitors on the inside units, too, or just outside?
I just paid $335 a couple months ago for parts & labor to have the capacitor and breaker switch replaced at a rental property on the Eastern Shore. Wish I'd known the capacitor secret before then.
Are the capacitors one-size-fits-all, or do I need to go over and check the specs? Have two units and tech replaced just one capacitor. Will order an extra -- or two. Also, are there capacitors on the inside units, too, or just outside?
If the indoor blower motor is a PSC (very common) it will have one also but they seem to last much longer. Wouldn't hurt to keep a spare though. If you don't mind spending extra, Amrad USA made caps are high quality.