HVAC Capacitor Help

Take a pic of the wiring diagram, it should be on the inside of the panel you took off. Mine was wired with 2 like this and I removed the smaller one and put a new dual run like in the diagram. Odds are you just need one of the larger ones. Order for $15 or $20 and keep on hand when yours fails.

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This was suggested to me elsewhere too. How can I confirm the fan was replaced? Pull the side panels?

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It would be good to check the fan motor as it will have the micro Farad reading on the side of the motor, and then purchase either a 45/5 or 45/10 dual run capacitor for the unit and appropriately wire - it is very easy for a DYIer. AmRad makes a very good USA made capacitor.

The fan a motor is usually very accessible without have to take panel off but would a photo of your outdoor condensing unit. As stated keep a spare, you can keep the two capacitors currently on the unit as a spare if you replace them with a single dual run capacitor.

I am an idiot when it comes to these things and this is simple l. The hardest part might be pulling the disconnect

If you're going to do it yourself make sure you take a rubber handle screw river and discharge that thing.

Should have spent the $150.

Bought my Amrad on Ebay from a Florida supplier- good selection, good prices. Get a length of the metal strapping with holes as the Amrads are fatter and the old bracket my be too short/tight to hold the Amrad.

I cut a piece of flashing as it was handy, but the strapping is the way to go.

If the compressor and fan motor are originals then go with whatever the manufacturer states on the data plate. If something has changed, like the fan motor, you'll need to match that and the compressor. Amrad or Titan HD capacitors, most decent supply shops will carry a large variety of either but just make sure you get exactly what you need. Oversizing or undersizing a capacitor is going to do nothing but cause more expensive parts to wear out sooner.