🔋 Capacitor Videos For Further Info: Another Example of Replacing a Capacitor: th-cam.com/video/C82HvbvP08E/w-d-xo.html 20 Common Capacitor ?s Answered: th-cam.com/video/ae0Ue4F3ooQ/w-d-xo.html How to Order The CORRECT Capacitor: th-cam.com/video/mkqaOfvH4a4/w-d-xo.html How to Check Capacitor With Multimeter: th-cam.com/video/5_0nKm940nA/w-d-xo.html How to Replace a Start Capacitor: th-cam.com/video/hC0nFT1XPcI/w-d-xo.html How to Discharge a Capacitor: th-cam.com/video/45oZXnClMD0/w-d-xo.html How to Combine Capacitors: th-cam.com/video/qLJOWU33TFo/w-d-xo.html What to do if Capacitor is Rusted: th-cam.com/video/RSIi47uzApI/w-d-xo.html How to Install SPP6 Hard Start Kit: th-cam.com/video/ThBsRFrdNiY/w-d-xo.html How to Install 5-2-1 Hard Start Kit: th-cam.com/video/KRQ3BzJPPn0/w-d-xo.html
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.
@@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.
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!
Thanks man you just saved me a couple hundred $. Bought the capacitor from ace hardware for $30. Heads up to anybody with a Goodman unit.. there’s a pressure switch on the bottom door for the blower motor and if you don’t put the door all the way on, the unit won’t come on. I owe you a couple beers if we ever meet. Thanks again!
I want to sincerely thank you for your videos they saved me hundreds of dollars I really couldnt afford to pay for a technician to come out. I wanted to note that my capacitor was the component that was bad but it looked perfect aside from a little dust, no warping or ruptures etc. but because I heard humming and the fan spun freely I went ahead and just risked it replacing the capacitor as it was under $20. Thank you again you are an asset to TH-cam and more importantly the people like me watching!
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.
@@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.
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.
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!
This video saved my bacon. On the hottest day ever the AC failed. Following your advice, I went and pulled the power, popped open the AC unit, took out the old capacitor and replaced with the new one. Thanks again for posting this video!
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!
105 in So Cal this week. Came home to hot air blowing and no sound from compressor. Noticed the fuse was blown on the AC, so I reset the breaker. AC tried to go on, but tripped the fuse again in about 3 seconds. I replaced the capacitor thanks to this amazing video, reset the breaker, and all is working perfectly! Just wanted to add this note that a bad capacitor can trip a breaker, since the purpose of the capacitor is to stabilize/compensate for the current surge of electric motors on startup. If it happens to you, don't keep trying to reset the breaker, as you can damage that eventually. Start with the capacitor!! Thanks, Jay!
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!
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.....
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!
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!!
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.
I’ve replaced the capacitor on my outside compressor and it’s pretty easy with the connections being labeled. Now I need to replace the small capacitor on the blower motor and the connections aren’t labeled so I’m searching google and TH-cam and no one talks about which wires go to which terminal. I finally come across your video and you clearly say either wire can be connected to either connection. Little details like that really help the homeowner. Thank you for a very clear and concise explanation. You have a new sub 👍
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
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 $10. Enough said.
Just wanted to add to the grateful voices around here for this video and your others. After our system stopped cooling yesterday, I checked around everything I could, and eventually by listening to the neighbor's unit could tell that our compressor wasn't running even though the fan was. I didn't know about the dual capacitors until now. Anyway, found a local hardware store that carried the capacitors, and with your instructions had it changed out in minutes and cool air was back in our lives! You've really done a great service to homeowners!
Because of you, we are now enjoying the comfort of our AC. Thank you. I diagnosed the problem and changed the capacitor. People like you make this world a better place to live.
I’m so glad I find you! I just replace the old capacitor and my unit is running like a charm! Got the replacement on Amazon for like 12$ 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 💰
Thank you so much! Videos like this are what make TH-cam so great. Used my meter and determined my capacitor was bad. Replaced and have AC again! Thanks again!
SUPER helpful.. thank you!! Multiple people told me to have a professional do this (including my dad, my neighbor who is a retired electrical engineer for the power company, and the receptionist at the HVAC company we've used in the past), but I did it myself in literally 10 minutes. It was incredibly easy. Just make sure you are A) turning the power off, B) using a voltage tester pen to confirm the power is off, and C) discharge the capacitor like he said in the video. Saved me several hundred $$, and I now have a spare capacitor to fix it instantly if this happens again. We have 2 AC systems, so this is especially helpful as I'd imagine we'll go through capacitors 2x as fast
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
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.
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.
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!
"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!
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.
You save me some $$$…. I’m not electrician and never done this before. I just watched your video of causes why AC HVAC not cooling. All your information were very helpful and have accurate detail on diagnosis and how to fix it. Outdoor AC fan stop working. And base on your video, its most likely bad capacitor. So, I bought a capacitor at amazon for only $19 and fix it myself. Guess what…. It’s working now. Thank you so much for sharing your talent. You are helping a lot of people in all your video, i’m sure. May God continue to bless you and your family.
Lucky you. I just watched this now because yesterday I had an AC company come out to fix my AC. They said the capacitor needed to be replaced and charged me $350.00.
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!
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 ❤
@@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 😛
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.
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!
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.
Thanks for the video. The AC in house we are renting went out and the rental company didn't seem to be in any hurry to fix it. I work as a maintenance mechanic myself so I opened up the housing and seen a puff up capacitor. So I went to the hardware store and bought one for 20 bucks. It working again thanks
thank you so much for this video! My husband and I are definitely not AC techs or electricians but we were able to follow this video and change the capacitor in ten minutes! Saved us from a 100 degree summer day!
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!
Doing this when I get home tonight... Hoping my condenser will turn on...Thanks for the discharge tip.....Update... Changed and is now working perfectly... 14 dollar part and satisfaction of being able to work on it myself..HUGE THANK YOU
I watched this because I just got charged $349 for a capacitor from an AC company and knew I got ripped off. I didn't expect to get a cool tea bag trip and new knowledge. Thanks for the video.
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.
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 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!
Thank you. Thanks to you, i replaced a fuse, and a Capacitor. My AC is working again. I do have an electronics background, but you gave me the confidence to troubleshoot my own problems. I only had to endure 2 nights of the last heatwave. 🙂
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!
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.
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.
Thank you! I’m still at it. I had hoped I wouldn’t have to call the pros. As I mentioned my husband was killed not too long ago and not only do I have to be self sufficient, I also like to learn & challenge myself. I’m in the process of replacing my capacitor on my AC. I ordered exact part for the unit; however the capacitor that’s in my unit now has 3 connectors: C-has 4 tines- 1 tine connected to yellow wire, 1 tine connected to black wire leading to Hard Start. Therm - has 3 tines -1 tine connected to blue wire & 1 tine connected to black wire also leading to Hard Start. Fan - has 1 tine and no wires are connected to it. Also found that my AC unit has 2 extra pieces: An “A -1 component Hard Start multiplier WSX -8 A”= 2 black wires - 1 connected to C other connected to Therm on existing capacitor. After more research I found that the other piece (squarish small box starting to rust at the bottom) is a small run capacitor. My challenge is starting to overwhelm me! You guys are all awesome and I’ve learned a lot from your videos. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Btw - I purchased a tester. I just watched another video that showed you can eliminate that small start capacitor if you now have a dual capacitor. I’m not sure if I should just connect exactly as is, replace small run capacitor too or should I try to eliminate the run capacitor and how? I purchased a tester like the one you tested with. Can I check the small rusting run capacitor while it’s on the AC unit outside, all power is off, top of capacitor is all wrapped up in black tape.?
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+
❤ ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ With deep and sincere respect for your profession and immense appreciation for you posting this video. I’m an old lady writer, without family or friends in Deep South Texas. If it wasn’t for your channel and this video I would still be suffering 105+ degree weather with no air conditioner. I carefully and intentionally watched and re-watched your video, and scoured your channel collecting information because I’m not financially able to even afford a service call much less repair. I’m sending this message to you as I sit in my chair in my house that is cooling down because my air conditioner now works. May you forever be blessed far beyond your imagination with love, joy, happiness, and prosperity . ~Peace A Sigma Woman
I really enjoyed this comment! Thank you for taking the time to leave it, glad to hear you were able to get the AC fixed! Stay cool and may God bless you with every good thing as well!
Mam, if I lived close by I would gladly help you out totally at no charge. It's hard to believe you managed this repair on your own. You are obviously a very resourceful, capable, and intelligent lady. God bless you and take care of yourself, wish you lots of good luck and happiness.
Im in the electrical industry and i replaced mine and watched ur video after.....great video (just start by advising to discharge the old cap). Thx for the great instruction.
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 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 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.
Dude, I did not know the INSIDE Fan had a capacitor until your video, so I just bought one from amazon to complement the spare compressor capacitor I have had since the A/C was new. Had the compressor capacitor blow I had a spare, but not one for the fan inside the house - THANKS Dude, now I am covered !
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
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
Great job explaining. You do the best job explaining important points, and anticipating our questions with further explanations and videos. The best I have seen by far on youtube.
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!!! 🙏❤️
These videos are amazing! My only comment is that, since you are recording these videos for beginners, its more helpful of you explain all the safety measures that must be considered. For example, it will be helpful to some, if you explain why you put that rubber pad under your feet and make sure people know they must use insulated screwdriver when discharging capacitor 😊. Thanks and you are awesome!
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
Thank you very much. You saved me God knows how much $$, especially when this happened over the weekend during an unusually hot week. The culprit turned out to be a capacitor gone bad. A quick trip to the local hardware store and spending $29, and 10 minutes later, the fan was running again!
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.
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!!
hola amigo, thank god i run into your video ,i am replacing my capacittor so amazon send me a smaller capacitor but with the same numbers that was my concern the new one is much skinnier , after watching your video i feel much secure. thanks again you saved me $300 bucks.
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.
Thanks, brother... Just saved me $300 and didn't have to wait for an AC guy to use my AC. The best part was that I had a spare capacitor in my garage from my last repair when it turned out being the fan motor instead.
Man...I wish I have seen this video before, I paid $290 to Proskill services for this 20 minutes job here in Phoenix. Wishing the best to honest people like you, excellent learning video.
I’m so glad I just saw this! My A/C guy was just here yesterday doing their annual tune up and said that the capacitor was getting weak and he gave me a quote of around $300 to repair! Damn! All it is is a few screws and wires for $300? WTF! You know I am going to order a new one and do it myself! Thx again!!!!!
Wow...thank you so much for this video. Called around to HVAC repair... they refused to provide a labour rate....only a job rate (when on site)..... I bought the capacitor from Amazon $35. Solved the problem! The repair guy wanted to sell me a capacitor for $145... just the part...haha
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!!
best videos by far! Im a new home owner and just replaced my whole blower motor, blower wheel and capacitor because of your videos. I saved lots of money and most of all learned a ton of things with your channel!
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!
🔋 Capacitor Videos For Further Info:
Another Example of Replacing a Capacitor:
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20 Common Capacitor ?s Answered:
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How to Order The CORRECT Capacitor:
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How to Check Capacitor With Multimeter:
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How to Replace a Start Capacitor:
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How to Discharge a Capacitor:
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How to Combine Capacitors:
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What to do if Capacitor is Rusted:
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How to Install SPP6 Hard Start Kit:
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How to Install 5-2-1 Hard Start Kit:
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Finally -- someone who discusses how to discharge, read, and test a capacitor. Much better than the typical how-to video.
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.
@@kennethsilvestri4161 I wouldn't recommend buying Chinesium off Amazon to install in your HVAC
How do you feel about videos like this? Would you encourage handy homeowners do this themselves?
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!
Thanks man you just saved me a couple hundred $. Bought the capacitor from ace hardware for $30. Heads up to anybody with a Goodman unit.. there’s a pressure switch on the bottom door for the blower motor and if you don’t put the door all the way on, the unit won’t come on. I owe you a couple beers if we ever meet. Thanks again!
I want to sincerely thank you for your videos they saved me hundreds of dollars I really couldnt afford to pay for a technician to come out. I wanted to note that my capacitor was the component that was bad but it looked perfect aside from a little dust, no warping or ruptures etc. but because I heard humming and the fan spun freely I went ahead and just risked it replacing the capacitor as it was under $20. Thank you again you are an asset to TH-cam and more importantly the people like me watching!
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.
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.
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.
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!
This video saved my bacon. On the hottest day ever the AC failed. Following your advice, I went and pulled the power, popped open the AC unit, took out the old capacitor and replaced with the new one. Thanks again for posting this video!
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!
105 in So Cal this week. Came home to hot air blowing and no sound from compressor. Noticed the fuse was blown on the AC, so I reset the breaker. AC tried to go on, but tripped the fuse again in about 3 seconds. I replaced the capacitor thanks to this amazing video, reset the breaker, and all is working perfectly! Just wanted to add this note that a bad capacitor can trip a breaker, since the purpose of the capacitor is to stabilize/compensate for the current surge of electric motors on startup. If it happens to you, don't keep trying to reset the breaker, as you can damage that eventually. Start with the capacitor!! Thanks, Jay!
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!
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.....
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 .
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!!
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.
I’ve replaced the capacitor on my outside compressor and it’s pretty easy with the connections being labeled. Now I need to replace the small capacitor on the blower motor and the connections aren’t labeled so I’m searching google and TH-cam and no one talks about which wires go to which terminal. I finally come across your video and you clearly say either wire can be connected to either connection. Little details like that really help the homeowner. Thank you for a very clear and concise explanation. You have a new sub 👍
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
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.
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!
Because of you, we are now enjoying the comfort of our AC. Thank you. I diagnosed the problem and changed the capacitor. People like you make this world a better place to live.
I left for lunch and came home an hour later and my temp in house was 81.
You helped tremendously. 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 💰
Thank you so much! Videos like this are what make TH-cam so great. Used my meter and determined my capacitor was bad. Replaced and have AC again! Thanks again!
SUPER helpful.. thank you!!
Multiple people told me to have a professional do this (including my dad, my neighbor who is a retired electrical engineer for the power company, and the receptionist at the HVAC company we've used in the past), but I did it myself in literally 10 minutes. It was incredibly easy. Just make sure you are A) turning the power off, B) using a voltage tester pen to confirm the power is off, and C) discharge the capacitor like he said in the video.
Saved me several hundred $$, and I now have a spare capacitor to fix it instantly if this happens again. We have 2 AC systems, so this is especially helpful as I'd imagine we'll go through capacitors 2x as fast
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
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.
Thank you so much! This just saved us $400 for a 15 min job!!
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.
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!
Congratulations you're a brave and resourceful lady, I applaud you. My sincere respect and admiration for all women like you.
3 years since you made this video and we are all still watching, thank you so much!
I would have saved $300 if I watched your video before. The AC guy came in, replaced the capacitor and charged me $300. Your video is great.
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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"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!
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.
You save me some $$$…. I’m not electrician and never done this before. I just watched your video of causes why AC HVAC not cooling. All your information were very helpful and have accurate detail on diagnosis and how to fix it. Outdoor AC fan stop working. And base on your video, its most likely bad capacitor. So, I bought a capacitor at amazon for only $19 and fix it myself. Guess what…. It’s working now. Thank you so much for sharing your talent. You are helping a lot of people in all your video, i’m sure. May God continue to bless you and your family.
Lucky you. I just watched this now because yesterday I had an AC company come out to fix my AC. They said the capacitor needed to be replaced and charged me $350.00.
@@oakpkdude just paid $350 today 😫
@@rubenleal3581 Guess we both know for next time.
Brother, you're the best, our capacitor went out last night around 10:30pm thanks to your You tube channel I was able to diagnose and replace it for 28 dollars via Grainger! Thank you for making this gem of a how-to video all your viewers really appreciate it!
I have no experience in fixing AC but I was able to fixed my AC with this video . The capacitor was broken . Thank you just sent some $$ 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
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!
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.
Thanks for the video. The AC in house we are renting went out and the rental company didn't seem to be in any hurry to fix it. I work as a maintenance mechanic myself so I opened up the housing and seen a puff up capacitor. So I went to the hardware store and bought one for 20 bucks. It working again thanks
Best Capacitor replacement video on youtube hands down....
thank you so much for this video! My husband and I are definitely not AC techs or electricians but we were able to follow this video and change the capacitor in ten minutes! Saved us from a 100 degree summer day!
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!
Doing this when I get home tonight... Hoping my condenser will turn on...Thanks for the discharge tip.....Update... Changed and is now working perfectly... 14 dollar part and satisfaction of being able to work on it myself..HUGE THANK YOU
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.
Quoted to fix my furnace for 279 bucks.
This video and a ten dollar capacitor from Amazon.
Thanks dude!
I watched this because I just got charged $349 for a capacitor from an AC company and knew I got ripped off. I didn't expect to get a cool tea bag trip and new knowledge. Thanks for the video.
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.
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
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.
I was always a lousy student,but if I had a teacher like you I would have been an A+ student,great job.
Thank you my man! AC went out yesterday, overnighted the capacitor and she’s blowing cold! Saved me hundreds 🙏
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!
Thank you. Thanks to you, i replaced a fuse, and a Capacitor. My AC is working again. I do have an electronics background, but you gave me the confidence to troubleshoot my own problems. I only had to endure 2 nights of the last heatwave. 🙂
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!
Thank you so much I replaced my blower motor thanks to ur videos and capacitor
Did myself for 200 dollars
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!
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.
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.😩
Thank you! I’m still at it. I had hoped I wouldn’t have to call the pros. As I mentioned my husband was killed not too long ago and not only do I have to be self sufficient, I also like to learn & challenge myself. I’m in the process of replacing my capacitor on my AC. I ordered exact part for the unit; however the capacitor that’s in my unit now has 3 connectors: C-has 4 tines- 1 tine connected to yellow wire, 1 tine connected to black wire leading to Hard Start. Therm - has 3 tines -1 tine connected to blue wire & 1 tine connected to black wire also leading to Hard Start. Fan - has 1 tine and no wires are connected to it.
Also found that my AC unit has 2 extra pieces:
An “A -1 component Hard Start multiplier WSX -8 A”= 2 black wires - 1 connected to C other connected to Therm on existing capacitor.
After more research I found that the other piece (squarish small box starting to rust at the bottom) is a small run capacitor.
My challenge is starting to overwhelm me! You guys are all awesome and I’ve learned a lot from your videos. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Btw - I purchased a tester.
I just watched another video that showed you can eliminate that small start capacitor if you now have a dual capacitor.
I’m not sure if I should just connect exactly as is, replace small run capacitor too or should I try to eliminate the run capacitor and how?
I purchased a tester like the one you tested with. Can I check the small rusting run capacitor while it’s on the AC unit outside, all power is off, top of capacitor is all wrapped up in black tape.?
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+
Thanks for this. Spent $45 on new capacitor (old one had bulging top) and saved probably $500 on a contractor service call.
Got it done today in less than ten minutes, ac works fine now and wife is happy and that's all that matters 👍
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With deep and sincere respect for your profession and immense appreciation for you posting this video.
I’m an old lady writer, without family or friends in Deep South Texas. If it wasn’t for your channel and this video I would still be suffering 105+ degree weather with no air conditioner. I carefully and intentionally watched and re-watched your video, and scoured your channel collecting information because I’m not financially able to even afford a service call much less repair.
I’m sending this message to you as I sit in my chair in my house that is cooling down because my air conditioner now works.
May you forever be blessed far beyond your imagination with love, joy, happiness, and prosperity .
~Peace
A Sigma Woman
I really enjoyed this comment! Thank you for taking the time to leave it, glad to hear you were able to get the AC fixed! Stay cool and may God bless you with every good thing as well!
Mam, if I lived close by I would gladly help you out totally at no charge.
It's hard to believe you managed this repair on your own. You are obviously a very resourceful, capable, and intelligent lady. God bless you and take care of yourself, wish you lots of good luck and happiness.
@@edwardlara1011 Thank you kindly, your words made the sun shine brighter today.
This video was excellent. Great job explaining everything. Fixed my AC in 10 minutes with a new capacitor.
Im in the electrical industry and i replaced mine and watched ur video after.....great video (just start by advising to discharge the old cap). Thx for the great instruction.
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 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 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.
Dude, I did not know the INSIDE Fan had a capacitor until your video, so I just bought one from amazon to complement the spare compressor capacitor I have had since the A/C was new. Had the compressor capacitor blow I had a spare, but not one for the fan inside the house - THANKS Dude, now I am covered !
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
Thanks J, it's 90+ today here and I got the job done due to watching your video...bad capacitor replacement.
You make absolutely awesome videos for homeowners. You are among a very rare group of TH-cam instructors. Thank you so very much!
THANK YOU!!! You're fantastic! You saved me $300! I feel so empowered now. I just replaced my own capacitor thanks to this super informative video.
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!
Great job explaining. You do the best job explaining important points, and anticipating our questions with further explanations and videos. The best I have seen by far on youtube.
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!!! 🙏❤️
These videos are amazing! My only comment is that, since you are recording these videos for beginners, its more helpful of you explain all the safety measures that must be considered. For example, it will be helpful to some, if you explain why you put that rubber pad under your feet and make sure people know they must use insulated screwdriver when discharging capacitor 😊. Thanks and you are awesome!
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
Thank you very much. You saved me God knows how much $$, especially when this happened over the weekend during an unusually hot week. The culprit turned out to be a capacitor gone bad. A quick trip to the local hardware store and spending $29, and 10 minutes later, the fan was running again!
Man …. you are a good instructor. I learned a lot about my furnace in one of your videos
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.
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.
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!!
Sponsors should be hitting you up already. Man you are a natural! As always, thx!!!!!
hola amigo, thank god i run into your video ,i am replacing my capacittor so amazon send me a smaller capacitor but with the same numbers that was my concern the new one is much skinnier , after watching your video i feel much secure. thanks again you saved me $300 bucks.
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.
Thanks, brother... Just saved me $300 and didn't have to wait for an AC guy to use my AC. The best part was that I had a spare capacitor in my garage from my last repair when it turned out being the fan motor instead.
This video just saved the day on a crazy hot South Carolina day! Thanks a ton! Not all heroes wear capes :)
Man...I wish I have seen this video before, I paid $290 to Proskill services for this 20 minutes job here in Phoenix. Wishing the best to honest people like you, excellent learning video.
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’m so glad I just saw this! My A/C guy was just here yesterday doing their annual tune up and said that the capacitor was getting weak and he gave me a quote of around $300 to repair! Damn! All it is is a few screws and wires for $300? WTF! You know I am going to order a new one and do it myself! Thx again!!!!!
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.
Wow...thank you so much for this video. Called around to HVAC repair... they refused to provide a labour rate....only a job rate (when on site)..... I bought the capacitor from Amazon $35. Solved the problem! The repair guy wanted to sell me a capacitor for $145... just the part...haha
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!!
best videos by far! Im a new home owner and just replaced my whole blower motor, blower wheel and capacitor because of your videos. I saved lots of money and most of all learned a ton of things with your channel!
Awesome! Glad to hear you were able to get it done yourself! Thank you for the comment, stay warm!
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!