This is about right to have a pro do it, but it’s super easy

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Sep 23, 2024
8:20:37am

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Save the $300z go watch a YouTube video, and in about 10 minutes, you’re done

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Cougarclaw

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Messages

Author

Time

AC stopped working

Null

7:56am

Check your capacitor first

dug

7:57am

Agreed. Based on the symptoms described, I would guess this is it. $15 fix.

Cougar-Duck

8:01am

You can sometimes tell because it gets swolled and bulgy.

ochobeeguy

8:20am

Yup. The top of the capacitor should be flat

dug

8:30am

Like a can of baked beans with botulism

ochobeeguy

8:44am

This. I fixed mine 5 years ago for $18 (and I'm no fix it guy). YouTube DIY.

Benfica1

8:45am

Ours was the capacitor. I think it was like $300 with a company coming out at

orrin7

7:58am

This is about right to have a pro do it, but it’s super easy

Cougarclaw

8:20am

My concern was not having the part, having an infant and our house being 90+

orrin7

8:39am

I can understand that. DIY isn't for everyone and it's your money to do

Cougarclaw

9:45am

That’s a great idea. I’ll have to get a second one to keep on hand

orrin7

11:48am

Usually the capacitor and ball bearings

WallaX2

8:03am

*feltzer valve

HugoStiglitz

8:18am

Perhaps Walla needs a refresher course

TNT

8:23am

That is 100% a capacitor. Cheap and easy to replace.

frostycoug

8:42am

Where do you pick up a new capacitor? Online?

Null

8:46am

I've got a lot of experience on this, here's my process:

frostycoug

9:09am

you need to find the correct size first.

dug

9:09am

Local hvac supply stores will have them in stock. They primarily sell to contractors but will sell to anyone. Call first

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