How to Order the RIGHT Capacitor For Your Air Conditioner
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- Опубліковано 23 лип 2024
- How to order the RIGHT capacitor for your air conditioner. Ordering the correct capacitor is super easy, all you need is the microfarad rating and that's it. The rating is usually labelled as MFD or uF. All the other numbers don't matter. The physical size of the capacitor does not matter either. If your new capacitor is smaller than the old one, you can simply crimp down on the metal bracket holding it to secure it in place. I show how to do that in my "How to Replace a Capacitor" video.
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For reference:
How to Replace a Capacitor:
ua-cam.com/video/9ZGfvC-PMWU/v-deo.html
Rusted Capacitor:
ua-cam.com/video/RSIi47uzApI/v-deo.html
How to Combine Capacitors:
ua-cam.com/video/qLJOWU33TFo/v-deo.html
How to Check a Capacitor:
ua-cam.com/video/5_0nKm940nA/v-deo.html
How to Discharge a Capacitor:
ua-cam.com/video/45oZXnClMD0/v-deo.html
How/Where to Order HVAC Parts:
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70+5 MFD Capacitor: amzn.to/45c0RDL
75+5 MFD Capacitor: amzn.to/41RN2qT
80+5 MFD Capacitor: amzn.to/3BJJ2hy
My central air blower seems to blow air weaker or not as strong as it used to. Could it be the blower motor is going or the capacitor issue? Thanks
After watching your videos on capacitors last year I ordered a spare capacitor for my 22 year old air conditioner, just in case. Two weeks ago my capacitor failed on a hot humid day here in the south but I had the spare capacitor installed in about 10 minutes. The air conditioner was back up and running saving us from suffering through the heat and humidity which honestly is becoming more dangerous every year. Thank you for all your great advice and instruction, much appreciated. I'm a subscriber and a big fan of your videos.
Awesome! I love to hear that a spare capacitor was able to save the day. Way to act on that and order it last year. Thank you for sharing that, may you have a wonderful new week, stay cool!
Depends on what brand of capacitor you bought, if you went for the cheapest priced one, you'd better stock up on several more.
Summers were worse 50 years ago, check the records
Thanks to you I replaced my capacitor for $41 and got my A/C working before an HVAC company could even come out to look at it. 3 years ago I paid an HVAC company to replace a capacitor for $330. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!!!
Not defending HVAC companies, but capacitors are not the only thing that fails. Just had a home AC unit fail because the refrigerant level got too low (very small leak), and the low pressure sensor switch opened. System needs a recharge and possible leak detection procedure. I did the troubleshooting myself, but have hired a professional to do the work.
Jay, great to hear from you .
If you make a “ temporary” substitution with a different value capacitor, it would be prudent to write the correct value on the unit in case that temporary replacement was forgotten about and became permanent. This way you know what’s SUPPOSED to be there.
Stay well 👍👍👍
Great suggestion! Thank you for pointing that out.
If you bought the cheapest priced capacitor on the market, right sized or not, good news, you won't have to worry about it becoming "permanent".
Good move. Also, it's good to know which sections of a dual capacitor go to what. Sometimes the notations on the terminals marked Herm and Fan are rusted over. Herm is the larger number e.g. the 45 of a 45+5, and goes to the compressor ("Herm" for hermetically sealed), and the other goes to the fan. If the markings are unreadable on your old capacitor, now you know. And the common terminal is typically labeled "C."
You are very professional AC guy and make DIY much easie. Thank you
You're welcome my friend!
You saved me $30,000. My 5 ton had the fan wire on common for some reason and I replaced capacitor in 4 ton. Both working now. Every A/C person wanted to replace both systems.
For my Rheem unit, I have to get the same physical size because the "barrel" is placed through a hole in the casing. Smaller or bigger won't work but the OEM unit is readily available. Could you , one day, talk about installing a surge protector for the compressor? Love these videos.
Ah yes, in that case it would be better to have the same physical size. Although I've had times before (with Rheem units) where I simply laid the capacitor on it's side and strapped it down securely. That works too. And yes! I actually have a surge protector that's been sitting around which I got specifically to make a video with. I hope to make a video on that eventually.
Just fixed air con using your advice. Much gratitude to you and your work. Enjoy your jokes.
Love to hear that! Stay cool! And it's nice to know that some people actually enjoy the jokes.. 😄
Excellent, simple explanation!
Simple, clear, get to the point.
Very helpful video, Thanks Jay!
You really know your stuff!! Thank you so much for making these video's . My air stop blowing cold & I did a lot of trouble shooting. I think I nailed it down to a bad capacitor. The unit is 6 years old & the capacitor has never been changed. Hopefully this will get us up and running again. Capacitor is on order should have it in a day or 2. I don't have a meter so I can't test the old one. I will let you know how everything goes! Have a wonderful Day & thanks Again!!
thanks Jay for the awesome information you have help me numerous times have a great weekend be safe
Thank you! Glad to hear that the videos have been helpful. Have a blessed new week!
I've learned so much from these videos what a awesome teacher
Glad to hear that, thank you!
So true.
@@WordofAdviceTV thank you very much
Another very informative topic covering answers that you imagine would be asked. That is excellent to assume yourself as a customer who has a question. Thanks again my brudda 🙌🏻
Thank you! When I see the same question multiple times in the comments, I try to make a video on that.
@@WordofAdviceTV that’s because you actually give a darn!! It’s a rare breed and it’s obvious you have some great family members who cared enough to raise you up to be compassionate about others!
@cockasorrus7475 Thank you! I was indeed fortunate enough to grow up in a good family. I appreciate your comments!
Jay, very glad your still handing out sage advice on electronics. Having a spare capacitor on hand is a great to be prepared in case the one is the unit goes bad. Often the fix is to just replace the bad cap with a new one.
If you bought that spare el cheapo capacitor from China, never mind just in case, better buy them by the case.
Some modern condenser units don't have a fan capacitor. Just worked on one that has a variable speed module before the motor, and no capacitor. It appears that the speed module spits out 3-phase power from a single-phase source, the motor seems to be 3-phase (no capacitor needed), and the capacitor is just for the compressor ("Herm" + C terminals on capacitor).
Many condenser units have a schematic diagram inside the access panel that gets you to the capacitor and contactor (relay-solenoid) etc. which can be very helpful.
Great advice and knowledge to have!
You are always very helpful sir!
Just spent $170 for a guy to spend 10 minutes installing a $20 capacitor. Never again. Ordering a backup and know how to do it myself next time. Thanks for the video(s)!
$170 for diagnostic and labor of a qualified tech is not even that bad. Around here in Florida, most contractors charge $300 to $600 for the service and $20 part.
Helpful information, thank you for sharing bro !!
Thank you jay 🙏 for another great video 👍
You're welcome! Glad you liked the video!
I like your videos and always waiting to see the most recent one.
The less fortunate DIY person with a bit of intelligence learns from you and save some $$ in the process.
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Great info
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Excellent videos!
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Amazing content. You are awesome
Thank you Jay great video.
You're welcome, glad you liked the video!
Thanks, great info!😎
Glad you found it useful! 👍
Thanks for the help!
Excellent bro....
thank you very much young man.
You're very welcome! 🙂
Thanks so much.
Good advise
You just saved me $350.00. THANK YOU !!
You are great. Thanks
Thank you! 🙂
You are great! Thanks!
Thank you and you're welcome! 🙂 Stay cool!
This is where a multi tap capacitor like a Turbo 200 is worth the money. The fluid in a turbo 200 is much thicker. The best part about an AmRad capacitor is they're American made you're putting food on an American workers table.
Thanks, it helped
Another tip: Buy an extra 1 or 2 capacitors. They are super cheap enough and you can leave them somewhere when needed.
Amen! Very good tip. 👍
I keep a set of capacitors and a contractor as well as furnace parts on hand at all times. It’s just smart, they don’t go bad.👍
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Going for the cheapest ones in the marketplace brings up the old adage, "You get what you pay for."
Gracias Maestro!!!!
Hi Jay, Good to see another video from you. I have a16 year old, Bryant, 3 ton, R-22 unit on which I replaced the contactor and that cured on/off every few seconds until it would finally run problem I was having with it. Prior to that trying to fix the problem, I installed a Supco hard start kit. Should I take the hard start kit off now that the real problem (the contactor) has been fixed? Thanks
Thank you.
You're welcome! 🙂
Often the (Mf) rating will be printed on the motor or compressor sticker. Size does matter btw.. caps loose capacity as they age so using a 10% higher Mf is often prefered in hot climates.. higher voltage ratings means they can take the heat better; but they will be physically larger.. Use seperate caps for each motor & install a surge protector (they work ~50% of the time).. This helps "harden" your system against lightning and power surges..
Thank you for the further explanation and suggestions, much appreciated!
Thank you, I couldn't find the exact manual for my unit, found some very close and they all said it needed a 50/5. The bad capacitor on it was 40/5. Looked on the fan/compressor to confirm it was called for a 50/5. Thanks so much for that info.
Great videos and education as usual. I was curious to know though would you put a hard start kit On a new condensing unit? A hard start kit came as part of the deal with the new HVAC system, but the technician said he wouldn’t put it on, if it was his system, because the capacitor that was there was so new. He suggested waiting a few years. Also, if you bought a spare capacitor, how long would it be good for? Several years, or do they age over time.? Your thoughts? This system is only one year old. Your thoughts.
When my AC quit working I google the most common cause. Then removed the capacitor and took it to town ask my local hardware how to get a new one. He told me where to go. I went there and they tested my capacitor. It was bad so they sold me a new one. The first one lasted 14 years.
Sorry to hear that your AC stopped working but good to know that you were able to figure out what the problem was and get it fixed yourself. Stay cool sir!
Thanks for your videos! I got a question.
I’d like to get ac that blow very cold air like my vehicle ac 50 degrees. Is that possible and what are the implications new unit or old unit? Thanks hope you have time to answer this for me.
Hey Jay,
I just found your channel and really love the content.
I'm experiencing a very odd situation with my condensing unit and was wondering if you have any suggestions.
A couple of day ago I noticed the fan was turning on and off.
Like it runs for 3 to 5 seconds the off for maybe 45 to 60 seconds and repeats that forever.
The compressor never shut off. It will run 24-7 while the fan does its 5-60 seconds deal.
I changed the run capacitor (thanks to your video) but that wasn't the problem.
Any suggestions?
Dude you're the Man! I notice all the run capacitor I see the larger number is stated first for the MFD. For instance 35/5 uf. For some reason my existing one that I need to replace, the smaller number is stated first 5/35 uf. Would it be the same? I know the larger number should be for compressor and small number should be for fan.
Very helpful video. I'm replacing both of my capacitors for my ac unit. They are both Sprague brand which no longer exist. One is 4 UF/370 VAC 60HZ. The other is 25 UF/370 VAC 60HZ. What capacitor can I use for replacement? I am coming across many with plus minus 6%. I don't know if those with plus and minus are compatible
I recently replaced the AC and furnace capacitors on my 9 year old 5 ton Goodman system. The original 20 mfd furnace capacitor was down to 17.8 mfd and the 70/5 mfd AC capacitor was still 69.8/4.9 mfd I kept it for spare. To my surprise the condenser fan was not connected to the capacitor…just the red wire connected to C and the yellow wire to Herm. I chose to pay a bit more and bought the U.S. made capacitors…although, I don’t know if it really matters. Also, do capacitors have a shelf life? Do they go bad even if they aren’t used?
As per your advice, I also ordered a hard start kit and got it today but after watching some more UA-cam videos on that topic, I decided not to install it as long as my AC keeps starting so smoothly. No lights flickering either.
Really great information!!
Thank you. Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for the much needed information. Can you please do a similar video with a contactor?
You're welcome! I answer most contactor questions in this video: ua-cam.com/video/qHZc9wWAF4c/v-deo.html
Your overall point that other specs than factory specs may often be substituted and will work fine. Shape factors may be different (as long as the parts are secured to endure vibration of the condenser housing). Actually, you may have a point that "the voltage rating is not important" for most HVAC units in the USA and Europe, ie 360v/440v but that is not true for capacitors in general and may be very important. Rule of thumb...you can use a capacitor with a differing but close capacitance rating and you can use a capacitor with higher voltage rating but NOT LOWER voltage rating (lower voltage rating may otherwise burn out). Also, capacitors have polarity (+/-) that must be respected when installing or replacing. Overall good, helpful video, thanks.
Can you make a video about soft starts and hard starts and their purpose?
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Hi Jay, another great video. I like to point out how careful you were while you loosened up the holding strap for the capacitor and not touching the wire terminals. 😁
Thank you! Haha better safe than sorry right? I don't remember for sure but I think I did turn the power off but didn't discharge the cap, that's why I was careful.
@@WordofAdviceTV Awesome work, and a great joke. Still laughing my friend. 😂 😂
Hi! Does the rpm on ac unit make a difference on how long ot it's performance?
I ordered the Kickstart T05 and installed it on one of my air conditioners and thought while I was at it I would add one to my second house. But it looks like it has a factory kit already. It has a dual run capacitor and a separate start capacitor with a relay. Is there any reason to add the T05? The original cap is 88 - 108uf . . . the T05 is 189 - 227mfd. I was going to maybe change out the 88 - 108 with a new 88 - 108 cap. and leave the old relay . . . Good? - Bad? Thanks for posting these videos. You've got me doing things I would never think to try. But after that AC tech quoted me $250 to change the dual run cap, it tested 47 mf and should be 50mf but that's close to the 5%+ or - . ($12 part) and $200 to change the start cap ($22 part) and he was already on the service call. I'm willing to search these videos and save some serious cash!
Hello. My 30yr old AC has a GE capacitor that looks good and AC running. Should I still replace it because of age? (It is also much larger in size than my replacement.) Are GE capacitors better than newer generic?
Great video, but I have a quick question. Can I temporarily replace a 40+5 for a 40+7.5?
Thanks, I took a picture of my capacitor and ordered one from Amazon today for $18.00.. All I need is a screwdriver to replace it should it go bad.
Thank you for this. Now where can I buy a capacitor for my ac unit?
Amazon
Grainger
@@Phelper99I agree. If you have a Grainger nearby, they are a great choice. This past winter, the run capacitor went out on our HVAC blower motor at around 2AM. By 7:15 that morning I was walking out the door of the local Grainger with new capacitor in hand. Before 9AM, I had the capacitor replaced and the HVAC back in business. My wife was amazed and it cost about $6.
@hoboken5224 You're welcome! I added a pinned comment under this video with a bunch of Amazon links to capacitors. 👍
I want to ask you, are there special types of television for places near the sea?
I suffer from a problem of humidity when the TV is left on for a long time without working in a house that I do not go to in the summer
How do I know whether I need a start run duo capacitor or start or run capacitor for my AC? Thanks!
The larger number example 35 is for the compressor. The second smaller number is for the fan. If you change your fan motor to a different option you may need to change your capacitor too.
Thanks! Great stuff!
Will a capacitor with the same rating work if it's going from 2 prong to 3 prong? If so? How do
You wire it?
I'm having a problem, can't find that size on my 30 yr old unit. Is a 10uf plus or minus 10 percent what I'm looking for ?
Is it possible to replace two single capacitors, a start cap of 30 uF, and a run cap of 5 uF with one 30/5 uF dual capacitor?
Nice
Thanks! 🙂
What common signs are of bad capacitor ? My AC is only blowing warm air. Will a bad capacitor cause this or just won’t turn on the blower motor to push any ( warm ) air around ?
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hey Jay really like your videos and your explanation of what you are doing to test and replace. i looked for your video of testing capacitors but couldn't find it. it was mentioned in video - "FURNACE BLOWER NOT WORKING AND HOW TO CHECK IT". PLEASE DIRECT ME THROUGH THE MAZE OF UA-cam VIDEOS TO FIND IT. THANKS A LOT.
Glad you found the videos helpful! So I am not sure which video you wanted me to give you the link for but just in case here's both of them:
How to check blower: ua-cam.com/video/JSgLGTAbDF8/v-deo.html
How to check capacitor: ua-cam.com/video/5_0nKm940nA/v-deo.html
What's the difference between caster and mineral oil on the label?
Hi I tried to change a york rooftop a.c. capacitor . The old capacitor has only 2 terminals and no markings at all, none, color , length nothing , the old capacitor was a hard brand . How can I determine the terminals
What about the within 5% or 6% operating spec? Is still OK to get? Even if it's 1% off?
When replacing, does it matter which terminal the connector is put on...like which of the 4 on the common or which of the 3 on herm?
The prongs in each section are connected, so it does not matter which terminal you put it on. 👍
You assume the labels are still on the CAP, I have a rusted CAP with no label, the wiring digram does not have the uf for CAP. The system is a Concept 1000 scu10e30a-4 s/n 1603b22199 it is still filled with R22 oil. when I measured the old CAP I got 5.4uf on the fan side and 10.3uf on the compressure side, which seem low. any advise?????
What about the +_% number next to the úf numbers? Does the 5 or 6 matter? Mine is a 45+5 uf - 5% and I'm having a very hard time finding that same one. I keep finding them with 6%
The % doesn't really matter. 6% will work good 👍
THANK YOU SO MUCH. THAN I CAN INSTALL TENPORARY CAPACITOR I F I DONT HAVE TH RIGHT MICROFERS SO IF U NEED 45 fs I COULD GO 40 or 50 AT LIST FOR CUPLE DAYS AGAI THANK YOU SO MUCH
You're very welcome! Yes, it's okay to use a different size for a short time. 👍 I have seen some technicians put in a 60MFD instead of a 30MFD and it worked fine for 3 weeks until I got back there. 😅
So what if on my old capacitor it states 35 + 5uf? Obviously with a backwards u, but all I could find was on ace hardware but it was 35+5mfd?
That's the same thing. MFD and uF is interchangeable.
Jay - I'm replacing my mechanical contactor with an Emerson SureSwitch. I traced all the wires so I know what goes where. However, the 2 wires from the crankcase heater appear not to be connected correctly, as they are connected to L2 and T2. This doesn't make sense to me and I don't know how this can possibly work. Interestingly, this 34 year old condenser unit has never been repaired, except I replaced the compressor cap last summer. Any idea why these wires are connected like that? Thanks for an Word of Advice you might have. ;-)
Jeff
Aack! I'm a dummy. I see how it works now. Brain fart.
Glad to hear you figured it out! Stay cool good sir!
Jay come save me again. I had my AC working just fine this year. I turned it off about a week or 2 ago since the weather cooled off. All of a sudden, the humidity and heat came back for the week. I went and turned on the ac and I didn't get nothing. I opened up and manually turned on the ac with the screwdriver trick. It turned on. So I assumed it was a bad capacitor. I changed the capacitor with a brand new spare one I had. Turned the ac back on and didn't get anything. So I replaced the capacitor again with another brand new one (I had 2 spares). Still didn't get nothing. I'm stumped. The fan motor is running since I have on the "ON" position to circulate the house. The ac unit outside doesnt do anything or make any noise. What do you think?
Sorry to hear about the AC troubles! If the contactor is not pulling in, the capacitor is not the problem. Its something on the low voltage side. This video should help you narrow it down: ua-cam.com/video/NVPhsK4gK1A/v-deo.html
I was needing to replace mine and the old one has only some of the label remaining and says 10/50MFD. I ordered one that said 10/50 but now that I have received it, it says 50+10 MFD. Is this the right one? I can't seem to find 10+50MFD anywhere
Yes, it should be the right one. The larger number will always be for the compressor and the smaller number is for the fan. It does not matter in which order the numbers are.
Do you have to put the dead spider back on top for it to work?
The dead spider would be an added bonus but not mandatory. 👍
how often does homeowners needs to change their capacitor? And how long does capacitor last?
I think it's a good idea to buy a capacitor and have it as a spare. They tend to fail on the hottest day of the year and there's no average life expectancy on them so it's hard to predict when they will fail. I've seen some last over 30 years and others that didn't even make it to a year.
Is it possible to slow down fan speed by changing capacitor size? If not, is there any way to slow down the fan speed to reduce the noise? My unit is large enough that there is no concern about efficiency.
Two years ago I removed the cover to find the MFD,s , ordered a spare. Would you recommend testing the original with a meter during a seasonal cleaning for a out of specifications capacitor? Is this a concern or just wait for a failure?
I bought a capacitor testing meter from Amazon for $22. My old capacitor that was working fine was about to fail any day now.
@Ed-dy3mh It would be good to test it but not mandatory. Checking it does not take very long and if it's weak, you will be able to prevent a breakdown ahead of time.
When my 30 year old Carrier unit developed problems like burning off the spade terminals, I bought all new capacitors and a contactor. They were much smaller than the originals. Added a Hard Start kit from Amazon, as compressor was so old. It was running without issues 7 years later when I sold the house.
Our AC had went out and we got a new capacitor but it’s smaller and a little thinner the uf numbers are the same and the +- number is 5 and on the new one it is 6 would it matter if we put in the new one or should we get another one?
That's fine. Use the one you got. 👍
The rating on the capacitor in my Goodman furnace says 20 mfd. when I tested it, it was reading 42 mfd. is it good or bad. Can you answer this question for me, please. Thank you.
Can you make a video that can show homeowners how to check how much Freon they have in their using gauges that they can buy from Amazon.
This video is similar to what you are asking for but keep in mind that there are different refrigerants too. ua-cam.com/video/dExFtP-nXTw/v-deo.html
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I appreciate that! 🙂
Thanks 🙏 guero!!
I know you said none of the other numbers matter, but the a/c guy that came out said I also needed to match the ±6% beside the 45/7.5µF as well. So, do I need to match that number also? Or can I just match the 45/7.5µF? Thank you!
If you find one that matches all the numbers, great! 👌 But if you can't find the exact one, as long as the uf rating matches, it'll work fine. (In fact even a wrong mfd rating would work but I don't want to encourage that so I usually don't mention it)
Last year the ac repair man came out to my house to fix my air conditioner. Come to find out, it was the fan side of the dual run capacitor. The herm side was still good. Instead of replacing the dual run capacitor, he piggy backed a small 5 ufd with the dual run capacitor. He said he ran out of dual run capacitors and all he had in his truck was the 5ufd capacitor. I got charged over $300 dollars just to replace a $10 dollar part! So now my air conditioner has two capacitors in it instead of one. Can you make a video on how it's wired? I've searched on UA-cam for this and there isn't one for this scenario. Thanks for your videos. They have helped me understand how ac units work.
Sue them! They don't have the right to charge so much for repairs, we should shut down all HVAC companies, learn from this guy and do everything for free
ua-cam.com/video/GhBTVn5CHBE/v-deo.html&feature=share8
I encourage everyone one to scrutinize the HVAC repair man! Watch what they are doing! The one that came out to my house would not let me use his ladder to get on my roof! I had to use my own ladder to get on the roof! I could tell by his demeanor, that he was not comfortable with me watching him do his work.
Thank you for sharing your story! This will be helpful for other homeowners to know. As for your question, these two videos should be able to help:
How to Wire an Air Conditioner: ua-cam.com/video/KCanZEsLVEI/v-deo.html
How to Combine or Separate Capacitors: ua-cam.com/video/qLJOWU33TFo/v-deo.html
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I kinda have an idea of how it's wired, but I'm not sure. I see the brown wire on one side and another wire that must be connected to common. Either through the common side of the contactor or the common side of the dual run capacitor. This totally bypasses the fan side of the dual run capacitor.
i have a capacitor with 2 prongs on the fan side dose it matter if the new capacitor fan has 4 prong
That's okay, it doesn't matter. 👍
thanks
Capacitor info great, thanks. Your jokes, well ... (lol).
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Someone please reply:
This morning my central air was running fine and I noticed it getting hotter and hotter. The thermostat says its 83° in the house. Its 91° outside today. Its blowing air, but its not cold. I just noticed it sounds like its about to kick on but its weak and then stops. Could this be the capacitor? Im really hoping to fix myself
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What is a good brand Capacitor? Amazon goes from $15 to $35 . I need a 45/ 5 . Are the Cheap ones just as good as the more expensive?
Usually yes. The expensive ones fail just as much as the cheap ones. Buy a USA built one if possible, that might increase the longevity.