DannyW
Senior Member
I have found that at least 50% of the time it's the capacitor. And I never found a $125 guy like natureman, it was always $200+ and "we'll get there when we can."
So I learned to do it myself. Google it and if you don't feel comfortable make the repair, DON'T DO IT! There is some risk of shock if the capacitor isn't discharged properly. The most common symptom of a failed capacitor I have found is it will visually swollen.
You can get capacitors on the internet for $25-$30 (local supply houses won't sell them to you unless you are a licensed HVAC contractor.) I keep an extra one on the shelf.
If it's not the capacitor, or the drain pump, I call the HVAC guy.
So I learned to do it myself. Google it and if you don't feel comfortable make the repair, DON'T DO IT! There is some risk of shock if the capacitor isn't discharged properly. The most common symptom of a failed capacitor I have found is it will visually swollen.
You can get capacitors on the internet for $25-$30 (local supply houses won't sell them to you unless you are a licensed HVAC contractor.) I keep an extra one on the shelf.
If it's not the capacitor, or the drain pump, I call the HVAC guy.