How to Replace a Capacitor
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 มิ.ย. 2024
- How to replace a capacitor on an air conditioner / AC and blower motor in furnace. I go over how to replace the dual run capacitor in the condenser unit step by step, explaining how and why in the process. I also replace the capacitor in the furnace for the blower motor. I show how I adjust the bracket/strap to fit any size capacitor and how to check the capacitors with a meter. By the time you will be done with the video, you will be a capacitor wizard ;)
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thanks to your video, I changed it in about 20 minutes and saved me around $350! May you and your family live a healthy life!
As an HVAC tech I would agree that $350 for a capacitor is too high. The national average is about $160 plus a dispatch fee of around $85 for a total of $245 to do that repair.
However if you are going to ask me to drive 25 miles after 8 PM in the evening to look at your air conditioner I don't want to hear any complaining about the cost of the repair. We have overhead costs to cover and I don't work for minimum wage.
Yup just forwarded Amazon link and this video to a few buds.
@@BGood496 I don't earn $70 to $100 an hour which is what lawyers earn per hour.
But let me explain it further so you are not so ignorant in the future.
Now about that $245 charge I spoke of in the last post.
About 4 employees at the company are going to take a piece of that $245.
First there is the guy who does nothing but inventory everyday to make sure all the trucks in the fleet are stocked so repairs can be done in a timely manner. He he gets paid to do that.
Next there is that nice lady you talked to on the phone that booked the call and dispatched the technician to your home. She doesn't work for free.
Then there is the technician who works long hours in the heat and cold weather. I expect to be paid.
And lastly there is the boss who is not in business to break even.
None of the above includes the cost of the part it's self and business insurance and and fuel used in the work truck to get to the homes of ungrateful ignorant boobs that don't understand the concept of overhead business costs.
Finally -- someone who discusses how to discharge, read, and test a capacitor. Much better than the typical how-to video.
After doing a bunch of other maintenance steps, my AC compressor still wasn’t kicking on. For this video and the 20 other videos I watched, thank you!! This saved us a few hundred bucks on a HVAC service call.
Brother, either you practice a lot or your a natural teacher/actor...well done.
Thank you! :) I appreciate the comment!
Agree with that one!!!
@@WordofAdviceTV You are GOOD My Friend!!!!!!
Love this! Will said brother Dan.
Indeed he is if I could give you a million likes I would you just saved me time and money waiting on someone else really appreciate it, I never comment on people vids except Oilver Tree or Gorillaz but this deserves thumbs up.
I've usually watch tons of videos to ensure that I'm not overlooking any aspect of whatever it is that I'm repairing. You're clear, concise, and extremely thorough, which I can certainly appreciate. Thank you!
Thanks so much brother! My wife and I rent. The property manager was taking too long. Your two videos and a $9 capacitor did the job. God bless you! 🙏
If you don't mind me asking, what was wrong with your unit? I'm having an issue with my AC not cooling, HVAC guy said it's probably the capacitor. I just had the compressor replaced a month ago so I know it isn't that.
@@PimpLifeEnt The fan outside wasn't spinning and it was making a humming sound.
Thanks for this. I followed your instructions and changed out a flauty capacitor. You saved me a few hundred dollars!
You are seriously the man. I wish every DIY video on youtube was this indepth and well explained for those of us that aren't professionals. THANK YOU
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You definitely have the best videos on TH-cam concerning AC. You are a great teacher because you don't leave parts out that you think everybody should already know. You zoom in where necessary so we can see what is going on in detail, and you make proper notes on the screen to help explain. Keep up the great videos. Thanks
Thank you so much. The technician quoted us $220. I paid $14 for the capacitor on Amazon. This video was spot on!
Do you have to buy the same exact capacitor ? The one in my HVAC was discontinued so I’m not sure how to look for another one
@@betsaidacruz871 no all capacitors do the exact same thing they are completely interchangeable
@@joebyron9 All capacitors are not the same. Some are better quality than others.
@@betsaidacruz871 not all capacitors are the same as the guy below said. All you have to do is pull the old one out and match specs to a new one. Make sure microfarad numbers and voltage match then it will work properly.
Dude thanks for helping homeowners, seems industry hates DIY repairs.
Yup, and then they overcharge and wonder why people would rather do it themselves
In Florida, if you call an AC guy to come and look at your AC and give you an estimate and stuff, some of them will secretly drain coolant fluid or intentionally break or otherwise sabotage your AC unit in some way so they can tell you that you need to replace the whole thing.
I'm in the Chicago Land area. It's called heating and cheating cooling and fooling. They will do everything and lie and cheat is just terrible and they're allowed to get away with it
@@ketchuponeggs1149 yea the thing is most people can’t do it them selves because of the supply houses. In my area none of the supply house will not sell if your not licensed. If you can do it your self and complain about the price don’t call us. That’s what we tell consumers
@@fartz666 no your just dumb 😂 there’s no such thing called coolant fluid
This is better than going to college
Hello! Let me join the almost 1,000 commenters by saying how amazingly through, helpful and informative this video was. I was able to replace the capacitors in our AC unit that went out (I had previously purchased them on advice of a neighbor), and this video gave me the knowledge and encouragement I needed to do it myself. We have cool air and a functioning AC unit without a call to the AC guys! And I didn't get electrocuted thanks the the tips on discharging the capacitor (this is what I was really nervous about). Thank you for your help!
Great explanation! People like you are a breath of fresh air. An HVAC company told me my blower capacitor was low on charge and suggested replacing it. They quoted me $267 to do so. The capacitor sits in a cradle outside the blower motor with two leads! I was floored at the price. I bought the same capacitor for $10. Enough said.
They charged you for labor and the drive. That’s business.
My condenser went out this afternoon so I called a local AC repairman for an appointment tomorrow afternoon. Decided to check out TH-cam first to see what i could do and saw this video. Ran to the nearest ACE to get a capacitor, followed your instructions, and it 5 minutes got it running again! Now I get to cancel that appointment. Thank you so much!
LOL , ac service people hate this guys channel .
I always check TH-cam videos before trying a DIY project for the first time. This is, by far, one of the best videos I've ever watched. Thanks so much for this very easy-to-understand video!
You're welcome! Glad to hear that the video was easy to follow!
Absolutely spot on advice. I have cleaned out my condenser as instructed and just waiting to change the capacitor to experience my full satisfaction. I am positive that it will go well.
Dude. You are an absolute legend. I’ve gone from being clueless and too intimidated to mess with my A/C system to confident and super interested in how the thing actually works. I’ve watched at least a couple hours of your vids. Just replaced my capacitor by myself on a Sunday for 25 bucks. THANK YOU FOR THESE AWESOME VIDEOS!
This video allowed me to diagnose and fix my ac without having to call a tech. Me and kids are now enjoying the ac again in this 97 degree heat so thank you so much for this detailed video that saved me hundreds on having someone come out and fix it!
Thank you so much for the video! My fan was spinning so my motor wasn’t seized up so must be capacitor…. Went on Amazon & bought 2 capacitors gentec 40/5 for $16 (Genteq division of Regal Beloit Corporation, and the rebranding of Regal Beloit's GE ECM, GE Capacitors and GE Commercial Motors divisions).
Received them and my 19 year old watched your video, shut off all power, emergency shut off, fuse box, and at disconnect, took pics of old capacitor, checked there was no power & put in the new. A/C up and running! Thank you again for detailed video!
I was always a lousy student,but if I had a teacher like you I would have been an A+ student,great job.
This is one of the best DIY channels I’ve ever seen, and the best for A/C. Your thoughtfulness, clear communication, and sensitivity to the viewer are without peer! You should get a cut from all the money that you save people! I’ll keep watching and liking!
Excellent teacher! I replaced my capacitor a few years ago and needed to do it again so wanted to do a quick review. I learned much more about capacitors from you than any other video. You are a great educator! Thanks!
I ordered one, we took all safety precautions. I got the new one(got a spare too)'off an ebay H&Air distributor. Put it in today, easy fix. We're up and running. Thank you soooo much
Thank you for such a More In-depth tutorial/education on AC capacitors. I actually had to replace my capacitor about 4 years ago (just as we started hitting Triple Digits😓). I was so nervous, but our unit was back working and cooling our house in no time. Your video has given me more knowledge so that I am more confident and equipped for the task. Thank you again🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
I went thru most of the summer with out A/C. Found your videos, and changed the capacitor. Now I have air again.Thank you so much.
Great video! $9 and 90 mins (including watching the video and going to the supply store) later I'm getting cold a/c again. I felt all of the safety issues were addressed and never had any doubts for this repair. A+
Just wanted to add to the grateful voices around here for this video and your others. After our system stopped cooling yesterday, I checked around everything I could, and eventually by listening to the neighbor's unit could tell that our compressor wasn't running even though the fan was. I didn't know about the dual capacitors until now. Anyway, found a local hardware store that carried the capacitors, and with your instructions had it changed out in minutes and cool air was back in our lives! You've really done a great service to homeowners!
Best instructional video ever! My capacitor was all rusty on top so I couldn’t read the names but since you proactively explained how to distinguish each element, I was able to successfully rewire onto the new capacitor. A/C is running now. 🙌
I live in Florida and it is HOT right now. Thank goodness for your excellent instruction. Thank you!!! 🙏❤️
Dude, you are seriously a life saver, My capacitor went out last night due to this video and another one of yours I was able to diagnose and replace on my own for 30 bucks! I appreciate it!
You’re the best! The instructions could not be better. It’s July 3, 2020 at 6pm & 110 degrees in Arizona & my rental house’s air went out. With your videos I was able to troubleshoot the problem & solve it within the hour. Ace Hardware had the capacitor I needed. This saved me big $$$ & my renters are happy too. I’m happy to subscribe. Thanks again.
I just spent $100 on ac tech just to replace a capacitor and he is my neighbor.😩
Thanks again! I followed your steps in this video, and I had the capacitor replaced in 10 minutes. I bought it from a Lennox dealer locally here in Ann Arbor, MI for $25. My air conditioner came right on and it works great. I also noticed that it is very dirty with cotton weed, and lawn debris, and leaves. I cleaned it out, and it works great!
Dude. Money saver right here. Had someone come out to replace my capacitor last month on one my units - $200…. One of my other units went out a couple days ago, so I watched this video, ordered the part on Amazon for $18, and fixed it for myself today. THANK YOU.
Thank you. This made perfect sense, and very detailed in a conversational way. As an instructional designer for system training, I loved your style!
I do not usually comment on youtube videos, but this helped me save a lot of money when out air went out this last week. Just the fan was working on the outside unit . The compressor stopped working. Got over 87 inside the house and our portable air conditioners didn't cut it. I used your video and went to to a local plumbing parts place and found the exact capacitor I needed. I safely discharged the old one and put new one in. At first the whole unit started up quieter and I could not tell the compressor was on. I was surprised when I put my hand on coolent line going into house and it was super cold. So thanks!! this video was the difference between getting a big bill or helping myself and not waiting a couple of days.....
You are heaven sent bro!! My buddy recommended someone who I thought gave a very fair price of $125 to do this 2years , I watched and thought it looked simple, and here I am doin it myself after a storm lastnight.
Thanks for your great videos. You have saved me a lot of cash this year and a lot of inconvenience. I fixed my gas dryer for $15 earlier this year with the help of your dryer repair video. Your very thorough repair video helped me diagnose and repair my 37 year old dryer. Then my A/C started acting up a few weeks ago. Searched out your general A/C video and figured it was probably a capacitor. Your instructions made it very easy to figure out what capacitor I needed, so several weeks ago I picked up a spare for $16. Well today with a house full of company, including some overnight guests, 100+ outside, and of course the A/C quits working. Pulled up this specific how to replace a capacitor video and within 30 minutes, we were up and running. If I could even get a repair tech on a weekend, it would have been over $250 and it would have been a very uncomfortable hours or days wait.
You give me the confidence to tackle projects well outside my comfort zone. Aside from saving money, it is very satisfying to fix something with your own hands for minimal cost. Thanks again for the great educational videos you produce. Oh, and I am ordering a spare to replace the one I just used.
I have no experience in fixing AC but I was able to fixed my AC with this video . The capacitor was broken . Thank you just sent some $$ to your PayPal. Thank you for taking your time to teach us . May GOD bless your abundantly ❤
- I paid my AC guy $150 to fix this. I would not have known it was the capacitor, but still...Good vid.
@@jlui21 I paid the guy $65 just to diagnose it and he wanted to charge extra $ 250for replacement of capacitor. So I researched it online more about capacitor and saw this video and bought the capacitor for $9 and fixed it my self. Not too bad for $150 for your capacitor with labor. But next time we both know I know to fixed the capacitor 😛
Haha! Hey, God knows what’s up man! Helping us with people like this to save us money. God bless
What a clear & "down-to-earth" explanation for what I think is wrong with my AC. Thank you for making it clear for the non-technician.
Thank you for this posting. Hottest week of the summer and my A/C unit crapped out. I used the links in your description to order the parts and repaired the unit the next day. An easy fix that anyone with a few tools and a few brain cells can do on their own, but not without your video offering. It's folks like you that help to make TH-cam and invaluable resource for DIYers.
I had issues with my furnace blower motor for months. Luckily it was simply the capacitor and with your helpful video I was able to fix it in minutes. Thank you!
Best Capacitor replacement video on youtube hands down....
I am handicapped just had 2 leg surgeries on my right leg and guess what! I fixed my own AC with your video! Thanks so much for your videos I watched all of them and went step by step with my iPhone and I am so happy that I got my AC running in 40 min. Which it took me longer due to nerves. But your advice is spot on and home owners appreciate it so much! Thank you thank you! You save me $300 I am guessing if I called an AC repair man!
You're so welcome!! :) Glad to hear the video was easy to follow and you got it fixed! Thank you for coming back to leave a comment, stay cool!
You're the man! Found the one I needed through your links and didn't get electrocuted XD
I was really impressed with your tutorial, although my career has spanned 56 years working with UPS units . I have never replaced a capacitor in in an air conditioner. Thanks for the details.
You're saving me a bunch of $$$$.!👍
Thank you!!! This worked. Followed your steps exactly. I impressed my husband by getting our AC fixed during these hot days! Keep doing what you're doing
Thanks a million times for making this video. I live in Texas and last night my ac stopped working and I had one long night. I followed your video and now ac back up and running. THANKS
Happy to hear that!! :) Thank you for coming back to leave a comment, stay cool!
Thank you for your videos - I have cleaned the condenser coils and replaced the deteriorating refrigerant line insulation and I am now waiting for the new capacitor to arrive. (I needed to watch the How to Replace a Capacitor video again so that I made sure to order the correct capacitor) Thank you for your videos in these times I can only imagine what the ac company would have charged me. All in all, I have come to realize it does not seem as warm outside since I do not have a running AC, Go figure we did not have air conditioning when I was growing up either and we all survived. May God's blessings be upon you and your family.
I love you, regular homeowner here. You helped me troubleshoot and fix my AC for less thank 50 bucks, vs doing an quote emergency service call since its the weekend. my capacitor was bad. i have zero hvac experience but im mechanically inclined. Just tested it and picked a new one up at a local part shop for 28 bucks you saved me at a minimum 500 bucks possible more with labor.
You make absolutely awesome videos for homeowners. You are among a very rare group of TH-cam instructors. Thank you so very much!
Saved my bacon, sir. HVAC repairmen make it sound like replacing a capacitor is some magical thing. But for $20 I replaced mine today. And instead of sitting in sweltering heat (heat index of 101F today) all weekend because they wouldn't come out until Monday, I was able to repair it myself and relax in cool comfort this weekend.
I just replaced my capacitor on my ac unit with your help of course, service was out a week before i could get someone here. It was pretty straight forward, my unit was blowing warm air out of the vents and cold air from the top of the outside unit. The old capacitor was not puffed but rusty on the top and looked like shit. The part was cheap, but took an entire day to track someone down who would sell to the pubic. I just wanted to say thanks for making these videos, you saved me a ton of money and ill be sleeping good tonight!
Also side note: write down your model number of your ac unit before you call around, should be on a sticker near the area of the panel. I had to run out with my phone like a idiot lol. They will take you more serious if you have some key words, more likely to sell to you. Fake it till you make it
Thank you so much! I was able to do this with just a little help from my son who did the bolts!
This was extremely helpful and detailed. I’m going to try to replace my AC capacitor this week. Thank you!!!
THANK YOU "AGAIN" JAY FOR AN AMAZING TRAINING VIDEO. YOU ARE THE "BEST OF THE BEST INSTRUCTOR/MENTOR ON YOU TUBE. YOU HAVE HELPED SOOOOO MANY HOMEOWNERS LIKE MYSELF AND SAVED ME ALONE AT LEAST A $1000 IN EXPENSES / HEADACHES. THANKS FOR ALLLL YOUR AWESOME VIDEOS. YOU ARE 1 IN A MILLION ! YOU ARE SO KNOWLEDGEABLE (MORE LIKE BRILLIANT) AND HAVE HUMILITY PATIENCE AND RESPECT. DON'T EVER CHANGE. BE VERRRRRY PROUD OF THE GREAT JOB YOU DO FOR SO MANY,! THANKS SO MUCH.
Thank you very much for all the kind words!! I am happy to hear that my videos are helping out you and others! I will do my best to keep making videos in the same style that I have been :) May God bless you and yours!!
3 years since you made this video and we are all still watching, thank you so much!
Just wanted to say THANK YOU for this video, it was so detailed and easy to follow. My compressor was starting to short cycle and I was panicking a bit, but in less than 20 mins I was able tor replace my capacitor and now I'm back in business :) I'll probably proactively replace my other one this weekend and then hopefully that will get me thru one more summer before I have to replace both units (that have already survived 20 summers in AZ!). I appreciated the amazon links below too so I didn't have to hunt for a compatible part. THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
You’re a life saver, man. Great, thorough content. Much appreciated!
This guy is the BEST!! How cool is it to have an HVAC pro take time to create great informational how-to videos like he does. Thank you so much!!
Thank you for your excellent videos.
My local HVAC supply store charged me $70 for the two capacitors for my AC unit, but replacing those capacitors fixed the problem. The original single dual capacitor had been replaced years earlier with two capacitors.
Brother, you're the best, our capacitor went out last night around 10:30pm thanks to your You tube channel I was able to diagnose and replace it for 28 dollars via Grainger! Thank you for making this gem of a how-to video all your viewers really appreciate it!
Sponsors should be hitting you up already. Man you are a natural! As always, thx!!!!!
At last -- Of all the youtube videos -- someone finally explains that --
1. A replacement capacitor is ok to have SMALLER dimensions than the original, as long as the MFD match and voltage equal to or are more than original voltage. AND
2. If a capacitor only has two connections and they are not marked in any way -- the connections are obviously interchangeable and can be connected either way. Thank you
I’m so glad I find you! I just replace the old capacitor and my unit is running like a charm!
Got the replacement on Amazon for like 12$ and overnight it.
I’m 30 weeks pregnant and my ac broke on Saturday night I have 2 spare window units for emergencies.
But you really save me a lot of money 💰
Best and most thorough A/C video on TH-cam to date! Thanks Doc!
Thank you very much! This was the fix I was looking for. I suspect a lot of other folks in the PNW are also very grateful after this record smashing heat wave.
No kidding. My ac went out yesterday in 112 degree weather. I hope I can do this.
Best video I've seen on replacing these. Easily explained and to the point. As my system ages it is becoming easier to find blower motors, boards etc for it. AC companies can't stand people like you lol! Thanks for this excellent information.
Just wanted to say thank you very much, I watched a couple of your videos and did as you had instructed, I pushed my fan and my AC started working. I went on Amazon, ordered the part and made sure to disconnect the power and then discharge the capacitor in case it had power, my capacity wast bulging, but when I replaced, I tried it out and the AC is working like a charm. Thanks for saving me time, money and of course a head ache. :).
Awesome! You're welcome :) Glad to hear it all went smooth and you were able to get it fixed! Thank you for coming back to leave a comment!
Great video! 105 degrees today in Texas!! A/C unit stopped cooling. Found the compressor running but the fan not blowing. Opened the rear panel, found a dead lizard laying next to the capacitor! Assume he was electrocuted and it also fried the capacitor in the process! Your clear, concise video walked me through changing the capacitor. One thing I ran into that I have not read on this thread is that the top of the old capacitor was so rusted, that I could not read the names of each leads (TERM/FAN/C). Because of this, I did not know where the wires need to terminate on the new capacitor. I used a screwdriver to etch off some of the rust that allowed me to make out the names of each terminal. Thank you for the video, it saved us from a hot house!!
I watched this video to see if I could learn anything new. I give you an A+ for knowledge and ability to explain things.
So thorough, well laid out, and exactly the info I needed. Saved me a ton of money to be able to just buy the capacitor and replace it myself. Thank you!
thank you so much.....Im retired and my 15 year old capacitor went out in the middle of a Maryland 100 degree heatwave.........followed your instructions and now Im cool again.......you were right no one would sell me the part...found a company locally called "TRIBLES"....they fixed me up with the right capacitor for $25.00.......thanks again for the great video.
You're welcome! Glad to hear you were able to track down a capacitor and get your AC fixed! Thank you for leaving a comment, stay cool!
Well, I'm impressed. EXCELLENT video! I've already changed out the capacitor on the indoor blower myself. It was super easy. The capacitor cost me $14. But I was hesitant to take on the outdoor unit. Your video gave me the confidence. It's really just a matter of making sure the power is turned off before getting inside it. My HVAC guy wanted a ridiculous amount of money to do this.
"Capacitors fail frequently and also do not take hot weather well. If you had a stretch of 3 days, or even a week, there's a good chance your capacitor might fail."
...as I look at my failed capacitor and this recent heatwave where the past week was 100+
Thank you, you have been so helpful!
Thank you so much for your videos. I just received a replacement capacitor and it's way smaller than the one in my AC unit outside.. I was freaking out. I'm very happy to see how to make the adjustment with the clamp.
I’m a reasonability talented DIY guy looking for HVAC tips to be more efficient, last longer and reduce Service by others. The last part about the fan humming being a telling for ‘hey dummy, you just need to replace the capacitor’ was the most informative until the tea bag thingy. Great to have you Saved!
Thank you SO much - my AC unit was totally covered under warranty (only 3 years old) but they wanted over $275 to replace this capacitor just for the labor - MUCH cheaper to buy the part and install it myself -- thanks for the expertise - you made it so easy - I like your idea of having a spare especially cause I'm down here in Texas where the temps have been 100+ for more than 8 weeks straight this summer -- I learned a lot from this video - I liked it the best of all the ones I watched
This is fantastic. With what I just spent having a capacitor changed, this video will be a life saver going forward. You made it so easy and clear for the layman!
Thanks for your excellent, thorough video. You’ll be an above average instructor for future AC tecnichians
Thanks a heap. Learned everything I needed to know and replaced the capacitor with a new one overnight from Amazon. Saved a weekend service call which would probably been north of $200-$250 here in Chicago. My cost, $14.. Jim
One of the best videos I have seen on "do it yourself" home repairs stuff. Excellent!
This video just saved the day on a crazy hot South Carolina day! Thanks a ton! Not all heroes wear capes :)
Seriously, this is the BEST instructional video on TH-cam. I have watched several others and then after watching this, it all clicked and made sense.
Thank you my man! AC went out yesterday, overnighted the capacitor and she’s blowing cold! Saved me hundreds 🙏
This was the best information on replacing an AC capacitor I've seen. Outstanding delivery and content...and the flying teabag was the cherry on top.
Thanks for the information. This is actually something that is relatively easy to replace. Straight forward video to follow. It is a good idea to have a backup capacitor. During heat waves it can take some time to get a tech to show up to do a repair like this.
Thank you for watching and leaving a comment! :)
Dude. Thanks for what you do. I looked on Amz for the capacitor i needed, found it and it was a few days (summer in Tx) for delivery. When i followed your links to the capacitor spec i need...same day shipping was available on your model. It didn't come up for me when i searched the specs. Thank you very much and keep up the great work. You are a natural.
Thanks, following your diagnostic video, common ac problem video, and now this video, I was able to replace my capacitor within hours of realizing I had a problem on a 108 degree day for under $30. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Man …. you are a good instructor. I learned a lot about my furnace in one of your videos
Great video. I wish I had found this before my buddy shelled out $260 to have a company do it. I will definitely be purchasing a spare capacitor for when it dies in the future.
Retired heavy/medium duty truck tech here. With your knowledge and my meter I was able to troubleshoot and repair my A/C unit. Thanks so much as you saved me a significant amount of cash!! Tea bag trick was awesome.
Glad to hear that! :) Thank you for watching and commenting, stay cool!
This guy is the BEST instructor I've seen watching repair stuff videos. THANK YOU for helping me I enjoyed learning from you
I took your advice and bought a spare cap for my unit two weeks ago. Today, after 5 straight days of 90 degree heat, my old capacitor died and fried the herm wire. Installed my spare and had it cooling in no time. Thanks for creating this video!
YOU are definitely a good instructor! Thank You very much for clear instructions and good demo on replacing a capacitor. And Ah! I like the little 4th July fire-work too :)
I appreciate the super straight forward, easy to follow video. Saved me $300 by being able to replace the capacitor myself. I super appreciate it!
Just fixed my ac today thanks to your videos! You are a gentleman and a scholar.
This video was perfect. I learned more from this video than I though. Great teacher!
Thanks for the tutorial! My ac unit stopped working today (just hummed, no fan turning or compressor). I followed your video, got a new capacitor and the unit is cooling once again!
Glad to hear that! :) Thank you for coming back to leave a comment, stay cool!
Just recently replaced my old capacitor. Thank-you for your helpful ideas. Saved money doing it yourself!
Clear, concise, informative and no-nonsense video! Great work! Thank you!