Troubleshooting Ac Compressor Capacitor

Troubleshooting Ac Compressor Capacitor FAQ

What happens when your air conditioner capacitor fails?

Speaking of which, another sign of capacitor problems comes when the motor itself fails. That means the air conditioner itself will probably start working, or at the very least that no cool air is blowing into your home once the air conditioner generates it. If the AC unit as a whole has power, but isn’t blowing, it could point to a failed motor.

What to do if your compressor motor start capacitor is bad?

If the compressor motor start capacitor has failed, the power supply to the motor stops there, and the motor will not start. If you are comfortable with doing so, remove the cover of the start capacitor. Your capacitor may look something like the one in the next photo. When you get the cover off, examine the capacitor.

What to look for when a capacitor is bad on ac?

What to look for when a capacitor is bad: The Air conditioner outdoor unit will not come on. Either the outdoor fan does not run, the compressor does not run, or both the fan and the compressor do not run. You have checked and reset your circuit breaker.

How to find an air compressor capacitor replacement?

In the quest to find an air compressor capacitor replacement, know that compressor motor capacitors have two ratings: On the side of the capacitor, there should be a label. This label shows the ratings of the capacitors, one of which is the voltage.