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How to replace an air conditioner capacitor?

How to replace an air conditioner capacitor?

The air conditioner capacitor is an important electric device that can lead to serious problems for the system if not operating properly. It is one of the most frequent causes for malfunction of the motor, fan or the conditioner as a whole, and, for this reason, knowing how to replace it can save you a lot of money. The actual maintenance procedure is not very difficult to perform but requires careful attention and good manual skills. Here is h...

How to choose single or dual run capacitor?

How to choose single or dual run capacitor?

  A single unit run capacitor is generally used in smaller air conditioner units. A single unit run capacitor will have two connections and will be hooked up to a single motor. A dual run capacitor is essentially just two run capacitors in one. They have nothing else that makes them electrically special. A dual run capacitor supports two electric motors, such as in large air conditioner or heat pump units, with both a fan motor and a c...

How to select the correct AC Capacitor?

How to select the correct AC Capacitor?

  Replacing the correct starting or run capacitor should be fairly easy. Match the voltage and capacitance of the failed capacitor with the replacement, and check the measurements of the selected capacitor to verify that it will fit within the space available. A capacitor will commonly be round, but they may be oval shaped as well. An oval dual run capacitor could be used instead of a round capacitor, as there is no electrical difference...