This is how to replace a HVAC Run Capacitor

October 31, 2011  |  Technical Tips

Thanks to our friend Dr Z for this great video on how to replace a run capacitor.

Although Stromquist & Company does not handle run capacitors our friends at companies like C C Dickson, Aireco Supply, Wittichen Supply, Baker Distributing and Johnstone Supply do. Controltrends can recommended these companies as trusted sources for HVAC equipment parts.

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4 Comments

  1. John Divine
    November 1, 2011 at 5:50 am

    A good video that talks about replacing a HVAC run capacitor.

  3. tsstein-electrician/HVAC-Ref Contractor
    March 21, 2012 at 10:54 pm

    (1) It has been a while since I have been in the field but isn’t white always the common, black the hot lead, and green a universal ground?
    (2) Since when are open sandles allowed in the field.

  4. Doz
    April 27, 2012 at 1:34 pm

    tsstein-electrician
    (1) It has been a while since I have been in the field but isn’t white always the common, black the hot lead, and green a universal ground?

    The Capacitor used is a dual capacitor for compressor and fan. I have seen in the field many different colors of wires used depending on condenser manufacture or from other techs wire changes.

    2) Since when are open sandles allowed in the field.
    When making a video you think more about showing then what your wearing.
    I agree to have work boots on for safety.

    HVACR Rocks.

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