Does my capacitor need replacing?
#1
06-19-14, 06:46 PM
Does my capacitor need replacing?
Hi everyone, my A/C isn't working anymore, your help would be appreciated! Picture is below.
When the A/C is turned on:
-House blower comes on
-Compressor buzzes for a sec then stops
-compressor and fan do not run
-26vac at contactor and it engages, 240vac across contactor to capacitor
-fan spins freely if pushed
Cap looks a bit puffy -- I'd be happy if all I had to do was replace the cap for $30! Any suggestions?
Thanks!
When the A/C is turned on:
-House blower comes on
-Compressor buzzes for a sec then stops
-compressor and fan do not run
-26vac at contactor and it engages, 240vac across contactor to capacitor
-fan spins freely if pushed
Cap looks a bit puffy -- I'd be happy if all I had to do was replace the cap for $30! Any suggestions?
Thanks!
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06-20-14, 03:29 AM
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Examine the contactor very closely and see if it needs attention , also .
Take pictures of the top of the capacitor & capture what wire goes where . Then , to be sure , draw a diagram .
Be careful with the old capacitor , I could not see a bleed down resistor on the terminals . Pf course , it may bleed down through the fan and compressor ?
Take the old capacitor with you when you go to buy a new one .
Try Johnstone Supply . Or W W Granger .
God bless
Wyr
Take pictures of the top of the capacitor & capture what wire goes where . Then , to be sure , draw a diagram .
Be careful with the old capacitor , I could not see a bleed down resistor on the terminals . Pf course , it may bleed down through the fan and compressor ?
Take the old capacitor with you when you go to buy a new one .
Try Johnstone Supply . Or W W Granger .
God bless
Wyr
#4
06-20-14, 06:00 AM
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The capacitor will be 2 yellow wires on C , blue on Herm, and brown on Fan but you should double check.
