A/C Trouble

[critter69]

Sounds like capaciter, or bad compressor. Cap is cheap, compressor is not. Warrenty?

[jesterdoc]

Sorry it took me so long to get back. Base ball practice. That time of year...

[jesterdoc]

Tapatalk has a mind of its own. Posted before I could finish.

Thanks for the replies. Think I'll swing by Service Supply in the morning and see if they can hook me up.

[louie870]

Was this a new system in 2012? I've never heard of a warranty less than 5 years. Have you contacted the copy that installed?

X2. Most units come with 10 year parts warrant.

[jesterdoc]

It has a 10 year limited. But Beck's (original installer) says its $85 just to come out. Is rather save a few bucks and fix it myself.

[fishingsetx]

X2. Most units come with 10 year parts warrant.

I'd almost be willing to bet it was a capacitor!

I would be calling whoever installed the unit in '12. Should still be under warranty.

Otherwise, a new capacitor should run you about $40, can be picked up anywhere that sells AC parts and is a simple self repair if you are comfortable working with that kind of thing and know how to shut the power off to the unit and make SURE the power is off!. Otherwise you are looking at anywhere from $150-250 to have it done by an AC place. If the old one is bulged, warped, etc, its probably bad. Only way to tell for sure is a capacitor checker.

Its literally 3 wires to unplug, loosen a screw and remove the old one, install the new one and hook the wires back up! Just done want to get the crap shocked out of you by not killing the power!!!!

Before you go look for a new one you'll need the values off the old one. Should be in a format of 5/45 uF or something similar. The new capacitor may be physically a different shape but as long as the values are the same, the shape won't matter. Might be easier to just take the old one with you.

When/if you go to change it, be sure and note which wires go where!!!!! The capacitor should have the three terminals marked C, H, Fan. Hook the new one up the same way the old one was.

[jesterdoc]

Thanks! I was literally just sitting on the couch reading almost exactly what you just wrote.

[fishingsetx]

Thanks! I was literally just sitting on the couch reading almost exactly what you just wrote.

No problem! Hardest part is going to be finding one before Monday with tomorrow being good Friday and then the weekend!

[jesterdoc]

I was thinking that. Hopefully Service Supply will be open tomorrow.

If not I'm gonna have a grumpy momma on my hands.

[basschsr]

Capacitor most likely

[Uncle Saggy]

Lol

[bowhunterchris]

There is a place behind bernies boats and motors also. Cant remember the name.

[Bill M]

It has a 10 year limited. But Beck's (original installer) says its $85 just to come out. Is rather save a few bucks and fix it myself.

Don't void the warranty for a bigger issue because you did it yourself. Happens.