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Sep 23, 2024
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dug
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Yup. The top of the capacitor should be flat
When they go bad, it can be rounded on the top...
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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
Cougar-Duck
11:37am
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