I Was Charged $1,100. I Fixed It For $9.99! How To Replace And Test AC Capacitor | EASY DIY!
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ITEMS I USED ON THIS VIDEO:
- Turbo 200 Motor Run Capacitor - amzn.to/3QDDZXO
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- Black + Decker Cordless Screwdriver - amzn.to/3UwaIQ6
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Wow! I'm an electrician but I knew nothing about heating & cooling. I know how to test capacitors and what to look for if they're bad. My furnace blower motor stopped turning and was emitting a burnt electrical smell. I took the old capacitor out,ran to True Value,bought a new one. That was 2yrs ago and it's still working without any problems. I think I paid less than $20. I'm 68 and I try to do all my home repairs. People are always out to get you!💯🤷🏿♂️
I am a carpenter and built my parents house in 1986 , An electrician came out to my Dad's house because pops called one about a few driveway lights . Ole sparky wanted $3500.00 to replace the lights , Run new wiring . I told my father BS .. trying to rip you off I don't know electrical work all that well " Just well enough to know" , Couldn't tell you how to wire a panel or parallel or series , Watts ohms and volts . But something smelled , I checked the circuit breaker .. Hmm Off . flipped it .. All but 1 of the 8 came on " It's a Miracle !!!" . One had a broken light bulb . My father said prior that he would rather pay me than someone else . After 2 minutes of finding the source of The Nile .Told my father ." That'll be $3500" but today I've give you a senior citizens discount it will be $3400 . I couldn't and wouldn't fleece my own parent Nor would I do it to anyone else . If I encounter a problem electrically , HVAC plumbing etc . I know how to find a breaker , a reset , a wax ring or PEX ... 43 years in the trade primarily as a carpenter , I have a tacit understanding of the going on's and the deceptiveness of everyone's trade . HVAC is a cash cow , I've had to do my own and saved thousands . For the vulnerable . It can be financially draining . I am a believer . You never use your Gift as a weapon for bad . Yes it is to provide you an income , But be moral in your work or it can be taken away
@FreePalestine-1945 True Value is a Hardware store. Like a miniature Home Depot.
@Sjwolosz321 My 1st year in Trade School I was working with a General Contractor on the side. He got a call from a Barber Shop that the power was out. So since I was in school I felt I could figure it out. This was back in the early 70s. Got there and went straight back to the Circuit Breaker box. Reset all the breakers and the power magically came back on.🤔😁 My boss said he got it from there. I stood back and the owner of the shop paid up. I don't know what was charged but I know the money didn't go into my pockets! I never asked what he charged the Barber. I think my old boss is still living and should be in his 90s now.
@@JLRJ Wow ..
You got that right
Excellent…our AC guy was here for annual service and suggested replacing the capacitor proactively as our AC unit is now about 5 years old…it added about $50 to the service fee including the new capacitor. We were ok with that…
Sounds like you have an honest HVAC guy. Stick with him.
I'm an old avionics tech and a newly-minted IT tech, but I know nothing about HVAC. Even so, I've replaced my HVAC capacitor 2 or 3 times and the "contactor" relay once. The parts came from ebay. $15 or so for the caps. I don't recall how much the relay cost but it was cheap. I learned how to replace the parts by watching UA-cam videos. 10 minutes of self-training has saved me thou$ands. Ignorance is expensive.
Excellent information. I'm a senior and my lady friend has problem with her house. Her house is 30 years old and she has been replacing things. I can help her if she has AC problems thanks to you. Thank you sooooo much.
I’m glad I could be of help! She will definitely will be so happy you helped her! You are a great person for doing kind things to others! 🙏🏽😊
This was really helpful. Even new (in the box) caps can have stored power due to collecting energy from the air. So, unless it comes packaged with wires wrapped around the terminals, always short out any cap you handle regardless of condition. Thanks for helping us save money!
I’m glad I could be of help! Thank you for sharing this info my friend 🙏🏽😊
This is the BEST instructional video on testing/replacing an A/C capacitor that I have seen. I have a multimeter but it does not check capacitance. Just ordered the one you have via your link. Thank You!
Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊
I remember I replaced capacitor by myself for over $20 CAD 2 years ago , I called a private technician , he wanted to to charge me couple hundred dollars, finally I decided to do by myself. It’s really easy if you follow the instructions on UA-cam .
Nice! Thank you for sharing! 👍🏽😊🙏🏽
In the technician's defense, at today's prices, for someone to take the time to drive to your place, figure out what's wrong, pack up and go to the next job, will require at least $150-$200 just to make it worth his time and gas. For this reason, I don't call in the pros unless I'm willing to spend at least this amount and probably more. (And it's so much better to do it yourself if you can.)
So your the homeowner who calls complies wasting their time to get install tips. LoL
Damn that was ignorant charging that much. I once had an friend who has a heating company charge me almost $400 to fix a non operative furnace. It was only the thermostat. He asked if I minded a used one. I said sure. Long story short it was $279 for the thermostat that you can still buy anywhere for 50 buck brand new. Needless to say that was the last time he was called. Got another company and they have been very fair. Some people think nothing of screwing you right to your face. A very, very good informational video sir.
Way to steep, but that is just the amazing GREED of todays businesses.
My neighbor had guests staying at her home, and the AC stopped working. What was needed was a new capacitor. So, emergency Saturday service during a Texas Heat Wave cost her over $400 about 3 years ago.
@@jmcr9765 Business is not greedy that HVAC person was. Big difference.
@@HardRockMaster7577 “Emergency Saturday service” was over $400? Thats still not too bad for a weekend service call. I’d guess that $200 of it was the after hours charges. Still a fair price for a weekend.
Excellent explanation sir! I saved the video for when I need next! I really like that Turbo 200. I've even had a repairman who didn't have the exact capacitor one of my systems needed on his truck so he wired two of them together to get the ratings he needed. That Turbo 200 does it for you! Very nice tip! I have a home warranty service and have needed capacitors replaced on both my units, but no more!! I've remodeled homes for over 20 years, but chose to never tackle anything HVAC related. Over the years, especially in really hot weather or older units, needed this video and help!! Would have saved me both money and TIME!! Who wants to have a unit down for 2-3 days while you're waiting on a repair!! Thanks again!👍
Awesome content. Would have saved me $500 two years ago if I knew this AND had a capacitor on hand
If it is only the capacitor that needs to be replaced, $1,100 should be criminal. On the other hand, $175 is actually very reasonable, unless the the person was the owner of the company and walked from next door. Of the $175 charged mentioned below, there is the technician's pay, drive time, gas, insurance, truck payment, rent for a place of business, the cost of the part, and of course income taxes. Not a lot leftover for the company after all of those expenses.
$1100 is on the very high end for such a service.
Same thing here, I was quoted replacing the Run Capacitor and cleaning the AC coil or fins would be $903.00. I did both for under $30.00.
Very thorough and crystal clear, thank you for saving us a thousand bucks.
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THANK YOU. Your explanation is OUTSTANDING.
Thank you so much! Means a lot! 🙏🏽😊
Great video and great information thank you! Discharging the capacitor seems like the most important tip!
I subbed a while back. Always helpful and easy to understand videos. I appreciate that.
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Very good explanation of how to test a capacitor!
Great video, super clear instructions, thanks
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Quality information and insights as usual, thank you sir
What a clear and Well MANNER EXPLANATION, THANK YOU SIR.GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS.
You are very good at what you are doing. Thanks a lot
He is 100% correct. Changing it myself saved me alot of money
Great info, thank you so much. Since this is easy and cheap to do should I just do it periodically as preventive maintenance?
Thank you ! Will keep this video in mind!
Thank you for watching! 👍🏽😊
A few years ago, the AC stopped cooling at my rental. The unit was only about 7 years old. I looked at the capacitor, and it looked good (did not have rust on it or the swollen, mushroom head that failed capacitors usually have). Called an AC company. The tech said the capacitor was bad even though it looked good. I thought the price for capacitor replacement ($415) was outragous. Had to pay the tech $90 for the diagnosis, but it was worth it since it saved me hundreds. I went to an AC supply store.A capacitor cost $30, which I thought was high since it was selling on Amazon for about $12. But I was in a hurry and didn't want to wait on delivery. I put it in myself. Charging more than $1,100 to replace an AC capacitor is almost criminal, in my view. I think you should have named the company. Most companies want publicity. If they've got nothing to be ashamed of, then they should welcome the chance to get their name out there. Thanks for sharing what must represent an infuriating experience.
$12 on Amazon is suspicious, you don't know the quality.
This could have saved me $600. Great video!!! Awesome tutorial!!!
I was quoted $990.00 last summer for the exact same thing! I bought the part for $12 including tax and with no experience at all I changed it and it’s still working today! Great video! I wish this was there then!
Many HVAC companies and people working there will take advantage and scam you. You have to find one that's honest. Best to do that BEFORE you have a problem. I know. I got scammed.
Amazing, thank you and very helpful!
Glad it was helpful my friend! 🙏🏽😊
Just fixed my Pool heat pump by replacing a capacitor. For sure I thought it was the compressor that failed bc it tripped the CB. Thanks for this channel. Repaired with a $25 cap!
Really good information. Very well explained
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Very informative video , thank you .
Excellent video, thank you so much ‼️
Great content bro! Very helpful!
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Good information. Thank you.
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Great presentation. Very thorough! The first time this happened to me, I tried to buy the capacitor locally - no A/C parts supplier would sell it to me because I was not a ‘licensed’ a/c tech! I couldn’t believe these guys. One guy even tried to make it seem like it was so dangerous (electrocution hazard, etc) -so ridiculous. I found an installer online that sold me one the same day. I bought an extra for $15 on Amazon and it is on the shelf in case I need it. Oh - and they always fail when it is extremely hot outside and all of the A/C companies are days out on next appointments. 😂
You have done Great, thank you
Very well done, very informative thank you!
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Very thorough. Good job.
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Great video very well explained thanks !
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Thank you so much for this great info!!
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WOW, Amazing instructional video.
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Wow, great info. Thanks for sharing.
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Excellent tutorial. I would have done this before, but I didn't know how to connect the jumpers and wire connections, or how to add up the figures, or use the highest jumped connection. Thank you.
Thank you.
Very informative thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience ❤❤
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Thanks for the info.
Great, Concise Video. I can do it. Thanks again for your Wonderful, DIY Videos.
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Thank you so much!! Saved me $1000!!
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thank you very helpful easy to follow your instructions....
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You explain the process perfectly.
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Liking his videos!
Great info, as always.
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I agree, many times that's all the problem is, good info on how to do this thank you
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Great Video!
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My AC once had the same issue, so I went to the local hardware store but they won't sell the dual starting capacitor to the retail customer like me. I was told they only sell to their registered contractors. Thanks to Amazon (and Ebay) I bought a capacitor from Amazon for less than $15 and replace it myself.
I keep a spare dual cap on hand.
Very true. The ac on the heat pump on a one-time apartment went out. The blower did not kick in. Called maintenance, the guy came out and replaced the capacitor. Took all of 10 minutes and worked fine. So capacitors are definitely the most common point of failure. Spend the $10 first before calling the HVAC guy.
VERY GOOD INFO!
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Hello Sir , I like the way you explain very easy to understand
Thank You
Thank you so much for the feedback my friend. 🙏🏽😊
I was installing a soft start on mine a few days ago and noticed the cap was leaking so I spent $25 for two, replaced it and have an extra just in case. I also replaced the contactor since I was already in there and it looked a bit corroded, that was $20. All told this took about an hour and that included a waterproof box and conduit for the soft start. HVAC units are easily the simplest component of your air handling system. Furnaces can be a bit more cryptic, but if you know the startup sequence, know what all the parts are and where they are in that sequence they can be relatively simple to troubleshoot. Though you do need a multimeter and manometer to be effective.
Very informational video. Ignore comments from the person below who is the guy who overcharged him in the first place.
hvac Guy, Kicking Rocks down the Block 🤣🤣
Wow! thanks
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Exellant video bro 😎
Thank you so much bro! 😊🙏🏽
I had mine replaced last year and it was $175 so I still think that was a lot the part was about 35 dollars and it took him about 15 minutes so he still made a 150 dollar for 15 minutes! Next time I will replace it myself for sure!
Now you can do it for much less my friend 👍🏽😊
@@FixThisHouse OMG they really took you for a ride for $1.100 wow that is crazy! Did you tell them you didn't want it made out gold? LOL
Identifying the problem requires skill, you paid for that skill...
You have no idea of the expense to roll a van with a trained technician. $140 for a home service call is a good price. Glad that you can fix it on your own next time. Hope you diagnose the problem correctly the next time you have an issue.
@@mindtrickywhat about the tools, multi meter, convience of not waiting to go get part 2-3 days, shipping, knowledge, experience. What about if it doesn’t work with a new run cap? What about a motor or compressor going bad and pulling more amps and run caps going bad premature?
Good. To know thanks
Great information as usual. Yeah it is sad that those companies, especially the franchise one's charge so much for simple repairs. My A/C went out last year and it cost me like $175 to fix, I had a friend that is a plumber by trade fix it for me.
I will only add that if you know you are not going to be checking voltages, step 1 before you remove that panel should be to remove that outside circuit breaker. I always error on the side of caution.
Ace Hardware has a good selection of capacitors.
Great video. Very clear explanation. What is the symptom of the capacitor failure before I even open the panel and inspect the capacitor? A/C doesn’t start?
Thank you so much! From my experience my AC did not start at all. Next would be just testing it with the multimeter every other year or so.
Sorry, if I missed it, but what are the symptoms / issues of the unit by which I will know it is a capacitor issue? Excellent, excellent video by the way.
Excellent tutorial. Explained simply and thoroughly. Are there any clues that the capacitor is the likely problem when the AC unit doesn't function?
Thank you so much! The only clue would be the AC will stop working and you’d just open up the panel and do your visual checks and test the MFDs rating with your multimeter.
Did you have to select anything after turning that multimeter to the "capacitor" setting?
$78 , I ordered one yesterday! A backup. 😊
This video takes the $-sign right off of HVAC service calls. On behalf of homeowners all over the US, thank you for helping us save $1,000's on repairs. Your tips on using a multimeter for capacitance testing is excellent. I change my A/C capacitor every year as a routine maintenance procedure - parts are built so cheaply nowadays. Be careful. Electricity can kill you. One crossed wire can destroy your entire system or even burn down your home. Homeowners must follow your safety warnings about disabling the safety plug, taking pictures of electrical wiring, and discharging the capacitor. Don't be fooled, thinking that A/C work is simple and easy. EXPERIENCE and KNOWLEDGE make things look easy! That's all!
Im trying to replace mine before summer hits just to be on the safe side. The capacitor i recieved is a smaller diameter than the one in the unit. What is the best way ti install the smaller diameter capacitor
Does your multi-merter's capasitance measurement work without the capacitor removal? I have a multimeter that gives acurate reading even without the capacitor removal.
You’re the best
Washers have similar problems. Did my project for under 20.00USD.
Narrowing the problem down took the most time. Once you know where the weak spot is. it tends to repeat itself.
Good video. I watched the heating and cooling technician fix mine. Took him 10 minutes and when he gave me the bill for about 250.00 I said how can you charge this.? He said because we can. I called his office and told them to send back the tech and take his 20 dollar capacitor back, I'm not paying it. They did and I went and bought one and installed it myself in 10 minutes. They are ripping people off because they can.
$250 is a fair price, and not out of line, whatsoever. I’ve seen some local companies charging $500-$600 for a capacitor replacement. That is way above what it should cost.
God bless you❤
Good to know.. 👍
Thank you! 🙏🏽
Great video and information for making a simple repair and saving lots of money!
I need to replace the fan on my AC do you have any suggestions for getting a replacement?
Thx Donald
Do the research online to find the right part. Or, pay a knowledgeable technician to help.
Great info. Super detailed. What are the symptoms of a bad capacitor? Does the AC just not turn on?😊
Many times the compressor will run, but the fan motor does not, but not always.
Great info, well presented! Even if a person wants to let a professional to do the work, it's good to know the price point of the capacitors. $1000 for less than 1 hour of labor is exorbitant!
Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊
Awesome.
Thank you! Cheers!
This was great!
Very good at explaining everything.
Thank you for that.
What possesses electricians to charge so much?
I understand over charging but $1100 for a very quick and inexpensive fix?
I just don’t get it.
Good question! What happened is the company added other things that didn’t need to be done like changing our fuses and adding plans you don’t really need. Just be careful on ad ons like that.
@@FixThisHousethank you
Great video, thanks but wondering if my capacitor is old and new one cost so little, why don't I just replace it and not worry about spending time testing it.
I learned a little about electronics after taking a couple of courses at a community college, so when my AC stopped working last summer during the hottest day of the year, I took out my multimeter, checked the capacitor, it was a little bulky especially on the top, discharged it, went to the nearest AC supplies store and bought a new one. Total cost: $20 and it took me about 1/2 hr to finish the job. A placed I called just out of curiosity would've charged me $250 or more. My microwave oven also stopped heating up the food. Before buying a new one, I ran some tests and found out the diode was not working. I replaced it, and it only cost me about $9.
Personally I usually just replace like with like, i.e. look for the exact make and model of a replacement part and swap it in. I will usually only change make and model if there's a significant cost savings (or the original equipment manufacturer part is no longer available). I think for an inexperienced DIY'er, it would be less intimidating to get an exact replacement than to do math! But great tutorial overall, you have good info on here.
I had them replaced twice by AC guys in the last 4 years. They charged $250/each. Then a few months ago, the capacitor started acting weird again, so I decided to replace it myself. When I open up the unit, I noticed that the capacitor that they used was underrated for the unit. They supposed to get the 40 +5MFD, but they installed 35 +5MFD instead. I guess that’s the reason it failed again and again within a couple years. I ordered 2 from Amazon, using 1 and 1 spare just in case. They costed me $10-15 a piece. Replacement is quite easy, but please be careful. Make sure you turn off the main circuit and for the AC, and use the power tester to check as well.
This is a nice way to get revenge on people ripping you off,and they know it.
Most HVAC problems are simple fixes, capacitor replacement, condenser fan, coil cleaning, blower motor replacements, air filters replacement, the only thing I don’t do on my own is add Freon or entire unit replacement
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Thank you so much my friend! 👍🏽😊🙏🏽