I myself had this exact same experience. I had the cap blow and needed a new one. I had to find out what the cap was rated which I found on the schematic on the unit. Then ordered the Turbo 200 for no reason other than made in the USA. Installed it myself and the saved $2500 an AC guy said it would cost. Great video.

@adamradley4407

21 күн бұрын

Why order the turbo 200? Why not just the proper capacitor? Would have been a fraction of the cost. Doesn't make sense...

@JCIK2311

21 күн бұрын

​@@adamradley4407he already said only because it's made in the USA.

@adamradley4407

21 күн бұрын

@JCIK2311 plenty of other options that are made in the USA. But whatever floats your boat, I guess. Some people would rather pay more for features you don't need.

@johannjohann6523

20 күн бұрын

Guess HVAC is the profession to be in if you want to be able to rape other people's wallets. lol. $2,500 should be a new air conditioner. lol Hope your unit stays working strong for many years after you repaired it on your own. Good call!

@yodasbff3395

20 күн бұрын

Great information, thanks for sharing your videos. 👍

My cousin got his HVAC career started on a bad capacitor. He began with a large HVAC company but got tired of constantly being pressured to sell optional repairs and stuff. So, he branched out on his own. One of his mom's friends called her for an HVAC referral because she had just been told she needed a whole new unit, and she wanted a second opinion. His mom told her about him, and all he had to do was replace the capacitor. He didn't charge her anything even though she insisted. She bought a half-page ad for him for her church's program for some function, and that ad was what kickstarted him. Sorry for the long story, but having heard it a bajillion times, I couldn't help myself.

@ianbutler1983

22 күн бұрын

That's a great story.

@jimlippi4001

22 күн бұрын

I'll tell you right now if I change a motor I'm changing the cap. But then I'm the guy that has to come back later

@Mach141

21 күн бұрын

@@captainaxle438 I believe it. The best Caps are made by the Japanese, but I dont see any Jap offerings available for heat pumps.

@davidlindgren7605

21 күн бұрын

PEOPLE ARE SICK OF DISHONEST SCAMMERS, SO WHEN THEY MEET AN HONEST CONTRACTOR, OF COURSE THEY ARE GOING TO SPREAD THE WORD.

@timmcquerry6068

21 күн бұрын

Thanks for the comment. That's a great message 👍.

Retired HVAC guy, I always check for power even if I pulled the disconnect. I was almost zapped because someone wired the box wrong.

@johnsmircic6650

20 күн бұрын

ABSOLUTELY! Had a house, someone bypassed the disconnect. Pulled it, went in and SURPRISE!!! Took a minute to uncross my eyes…no, it was not funny.

@tedm4932

20 күн бұрын

Thank God you found the problem 🙏

@lahotboy

20 күн бұрын

True and as an electrician I have seen crazy electrical cutoffs and panels, more often than not....

@spaceflight1019

20 күн бұрын

Reagan's old "trust but verify" works if you add a little skepticism. Skepticism keeps you alive. That said: Don't trust. Always verify.

@Harold_Callahan

20 күн бұрын

When my uncle died I worked on his house getting it ready to sell and found something dangerous like that. Someone wired an outlet for him all wrong. The hot (black) wire was connected to the ground on the outlet but wasn't connected to anything in the breaker panel. The ground wire (bare copper) was connected to the neutral (silver screws) side of the outlet and it ran back up to the buss bar in the panel. The neutral (white) wire was connected to, yep you guessed it, the brass screws where the hot wire should be and it ran back up to the hot side of the breaker. I'm not an electrician but that seemed really sketchy to me. I only found it because I was testing the outlets and that one showed an open ground.

I had an HVAC guy come out for a service call after I tried to self-diagnose why my unit wasn't running. I took your advice and ordered a new capacitor (from your link) and replaced it. I took before-and-after pictures to make sure I connected the proper terminals. When the tech arrived, I told him I had replaced the capacitor, but nothing had changed. He insisted I wired it wrong. When I showed him the pictures before and after, he insisted the original capacitor was wired wrong. That's when I knew it was time to call for a different tech. The next guy found a small leak in the rusted-out dryer filter. Thanks for this video; it helped weed out bad techs.

@edcox1630

14 күн бұрын

Amen dude, i had a similar situation to you. A/C died during summer heat, then i called a big brand HVAC service and they sent a tech out. He said it would be $780 to replace the capacitor and the motherboard (second part wasn't actually called a 'motherboard' but it was where the capacitor and other wires connected). Thankfully the tech showed me exactly what needed replacing and why. Like you i took photos before i started removing things. $32 bucks later my capacitor had been replaced and my AC ran fine. Motherboard still works.

@justincummings4775

12 күн бұрын

Wow you were way off how silly

@markm0000

4 күн бұрын

A cheap way to find leaks is to shut off the system for at least 30 mins to equalize pressures, then get a spray bottle with an inch of dawn soap at the bottom and water. Spray it all over everything you can see. Then run the system with a small towel over the condenser to get the discharge pressure as high as possible. Then spray it down again. When you’re done wash it off because it is corrosive over time.

@mikes2381

3 күн бұрын

​@@edcox1630Control boards can sometimes cost several hundred and take several weeks to ship. York, Trane and Carrier have always been really bad about this. And that was before Covid and "supply chain". Thankfully with Carrier, the ICP and simialr boards are close enough clones, cheap and plentiful all over.

@cardboardboxification

3 күн бұрын

@@mikes2381 try and get a board for a Samsung mini split , no one here will stock all the boards they made over the years , they all come out of Texas , I just say mini splits are throw away units ,,

Just last summer my AC stopped working. I called a local independent HVAC contractor for the repair. I was quite pleased to find out he was very honest and reputable. He diagnosed the problem as a faulty factory capacitor. He only charged me $15 dollars for the capacitor and a $75 minimum response fee. But now, with your video, I am pretty confident that I can do this myself the next time the capacitor fails.

@user-lq6kt3ec4i

11 күн бұрын

Where are you located?

@blipblop92

7 күн бұрын

You should keep his contact and spread the word around. They dont make those techs anymore

@blipblop92

7 күн бұрын

You should keep his contact and spread the word around. They dont make those techs anymore

@sar4x474

7 күн бұрын

@@blipblop92 Totally! And I have done such that.

@justinhindman5834

Күн бұрын

At those prices he will be out of business soon. What that guy charges is not enough to cover his cost plus pay Uncle Sam and put food on his table.

Im a one man Hvac business owner. Im licensed and insured 21 years experience in Florida. Today 5/25/24 I got a service call. I charged 395 dollars for a 45/5 capacitor,1.5 Lbs of 410a,new valve cores(They were leaking), new valve core caps and a I vacuumed the drain line. We are not all out here to screw you over.

@rhymereason3449

22 күн бұрын

At this point you seem to be the exception rather than the rule... and I'm sure you've got all the business you can handle because of it.

@WhowereEpsteinsclients

22 күн бұрын

@@rhymereason3449 A lot of companies have unnecessary overhead and Im not talking employees.

@markme4

22 күн бұрын

Yes keep your overhead low, you made more on that one call than most people make in one day. I always tell people to find an independent guy like you rather than the big box companies

@JackLucas-jh1eo

22 күн бұрын

@@markme4 I had a situation where I called the "independent" who was on the Good Contractors List, promoted in the DFW area. He was a "bible thumper" and named his business after a book in the Bible. The replacement compressor was provided by the manufacturer free under warranty but he still charged for it. We were several days with out A/C on a hot July day and he was the only one who returned my call and came out of all the service providers I called. I got "hosed" but we couldn't go on indefinitely with out A/C. The compressor failed because it overheated due to the blockage of the cooling fins. Since then I clean the cooling fins around the compressor every spring.

@markme4

22 күн бұрын

@@JackLucas-jh1eo How much was the final bill ?

I was quoted $550.00 to replace my run capacitor and told him to go. I bought one on Amazon for $18.36 and took me 15 minutes to put it on! Thanks for being honest to your viewers!

@jamesbuttery3862

20 күн бұрын

Nice !

@stephenhenry5346

20 күн бұрын

Wrong, it's all about training, knowledge, having the right parts on hand. The heart surgeon spends about $50 on the stint and sutures, but charges $ thousands because it's not the cost of the parts, it's the knowledge and then having the correct pieces, instruments, etc. The biggest question on failed capacitor, is why it failed. Yes, sometimes it's just the capacitor itself, but often not so. A short cycling unit for whatever reason (sometimes just weak batteries in the thermostat will cause this, or low/high refrigerant levels, a faulty high or low voltage wire connection, overheating, etc), will burn out a capacitor pretty fast. What happens when the wires to the capacitor are reconnected incorrectly? Or, not understanding the amp draws from the compressor, fan motor, or the need for a start kit assist on an older unit? Or, a thousand other things. If the HVAC trade is so easy and reportedly deceptive, everyone should stop calling them, including you. But, you won't because all you did this time was use the information the HVAC tech told you, and you changed capacitor, got lucky it worked and then thought of yourself invincible.

@michaelkrailo5725

19 күн бұрын

Comparing a surgen to a HVAC tech is laughable. There is of course things that you should leave to the tech like replacing an entire unit or anything that requires refigerant leaking. Changing out the starter cap is super simple if you basic electronic saftey skills. Thats something easily gained with very little effort. My blower motor was partially shorted and that looked fairly easy to me to do myself using repair clinic to get the parts quickly. It took longer for me to do it than a tech, but i saved a huge amount of money learning to do it myself. If you can turn a wrench, you can replace a motor. I highly recommend the multi-meter to verify no voltage present. Those things are cheap. I have a nice Fluke 79 that i've had since the 90's.

@kennethbubser9601

19 күн бұрын

The company had in his price labor, service call, warranty. But 550 is high. 240 tops

@JohnDoeEagle1

19 күн бұрын

@@michaelkrailo5725 The more you talk the less this 22 year Veteran agrees with you. I'm a licensed journeyman HVAC tech with 22 years experience. I can't begin to even know everything and learn something new all the time. They told me when I was hired maybe 1 in 1,000 guys (there are no women) can do this job. Are you the one? It's not only the technical stuff but also physical strength, determination, not afraid of heights, crawlspaces, 140+ degree attics, bad neighborhoods/criminals, 24/7/356 hours, working out in the rain/cold/heat/snow etc etc. The more you dumb down us REAL guys the less you know about it...believe me. For instance do you know how to measure a capacitor? You need a specialty test meter that reads Microfarads and there is a procedure to doing it correctly and without getting shocked. Unless you are professionally trained and licensed you are nothing more than a parts changer. A REAL HVAC tech could give a Navy SEAL or 1st SFOD-D Delta Force guy a run for their money any day of the week.....

Your HVAC videos have saved my family thousands of dollars and kept me safe while doing so. Thank you! Keep it up.

I've learned more from this young man for my 2 homes than anything or anyone Ive seen on KZread. Fantastic job. Also, if there are Hate comments, they are most likely the companies that charge $2000. A Houston based company called Elmers had a guy that tried to charge me $33,000 to change out my unit, attic unit and new ducts.... On a 2019 New Home! I Simply cleaned the fins and changed a capacitor and Ice Cold inside. Houston area folks, Beware of Elmers HVAC.

@Smokkedandslammed

6 күн бұрын

I hate their ads with that stupid face lol I think there's one near the 59N/10 interchange

@thermionic1234567

5 күн бұрын

I had a heating/plumbing contractor tell me both of our 200 amp panels had to be replaced. Said they were oxidized and it would take a day and $25,000. A retired master electrician who did work for us said “so what, metal oxidizes.” The same company gave me a quote on an additional 75 amps of service. Can’t remember how much that was, but it was complicated and well over 10K. The retired electrician did it for $1500 and took a much-simpler approach. The company I mentioned called me and I had a long, civil conversation with them about how I could never do business with them again because the guys they sent were liars.

Man, my AC went down in the middle of a heat wave a couple years ago because the capacitor failed. I called one of the big name HVAC companies in town. Thankfully, the tech that came out had my back. He said he had to charge me the $90 service call fee no matter what. But I could either pay another $500 for him to fix it or try to replace the capacitor myself. He wrote down the part # and address to the supply house for me. I decided to try to fix it myself. I about fainted when the supply house said it was only $20! 🤯🤯 I replaced the capacitor EZPZ and called that tech directly and told him I owe him dinner or a case of beer. I think this video will be a lifesaver for some people like that tech was for me. 👍🏻👍🏻

I had this exact issue last week. The first HVAC technician said that the capacitor is dead and they can't get the replacement part anymore, so I need to buy a new AC unit. Estimate was $8500. Luckily I got a second opinion. The second HVAC guy had the part in his truck and the service charge was free. Always get a second or third opinion.

@crxdelsolsir

19 күн бұрын

Heard that highway robbery line lots of times. It is their go to line of lies to sell a whole unit and make their profit giving no care to You The environment and Those you care for because you have less to no money left.

@crxdelsolsir

19 күн бұрын

Had that line thrown at me when the wheels for the sliding glass shower door broke. He tried to convince me to buy a whole new shower suite, with security of future parts (yeah to trust they will not do the same line a few years on), warranty and would even throw in a discount. Lol Needless to say the price was jawndropping. I searched online and found replacements for Just a few bucks delivered. Absolute disgusting people.

@mv80401

19 күн бұрын

This was obviously a lie but I'd take this as a prompt to assess the age of the unit and plan for a replacement if appropriate.

@joeherleth9274

19 күн бұрын

@@mv80401 Maybe you should give them a call. They are looking for customers with money to burn for no reason.

@splatninja9447

19 күн бұрын

I've worked on units dating back to the sixties. Most of the time "we can't get the part" is absolute bs or the tech doesn't know what he's talking about. There's tons of parts available and many of the newer ones have ways to retrofit them.

I just fixed my AC with a new capacitor!!!!!!!! My AC died 3 days ago (old system) I thought here we go😢. Woke up to your video (never have I seen your channel) God works wonders...have faith!!!!! God bless you & thank you!!! Cost $37 & prayer.✝️🙏🏽🇺🇸✊🏾

@edwardb911

7 күн бұрын

That’s God bro. Never too late.

@gabecontreras5107

7 күн бұрын

@@edwardb911 agreed ✝️

I am a retired HVACR Contractor. (Actually a Mechanical Contractor in FL. That means an AC contractor that does BIG Refrigeration too, and other stuff) I have never charged $100 for a capacitor and certainly not for a residential AC Capacitor which are small capacitors. Most of the time, I sold them for under $50. This includes the purchase price (Good ones are about $30 at a reputable supplier) for a good capacitor, my time to go get it for you, keep it on the truck, replacing the capacitor correctly and checking the unit motors afterwards.) But an Amazon china made cap will last a season, maybe two. Some AC models have more costly Capacitors, and the China knock-offs may not be available. And don’t be surprised if that Amazon China Capacitor doesn’t start your AC unit. The percentage of bad china capacitors out of the box is crazy high. Now that Fluke meter he was using will set you back $150 to $250 on Amazon. Some cheaper ones are available, many are unreliable however. A good HVAC Technician will not only diagnosis your capacitor, will check the contactor, wiring, cleanliness of the unit and he will put your unit back in service & check it for correct operation and efficiency. As I always stayed booked (and did not advertise, ever) I was mostly working on a repeat client’s unit when I replaced the capacitor, usually during an Annual or semi-annual clean & inspect. SO rarely did the capacitor add much to the bill. But, If working on 220vac circuits don’t bother you and you have the knowledge to understand Capacitance. Sure go ahead and save a few bucks, Realistically $10 to $20. But don’t burn anything up. And if that Capacitor is bad, 90% of the time so is the contactor is bad too. Also, if the Capacitor is bad, most likely your coils are dirty and need cleaning, so do that too or the Capacitor will go out again. Dirty Coil = High Amp Start Up = Short Capacitor Life. Dirty coils shorten the life of Condenser Fan Motors too. They are also hard on the compressor & your power bill. And before you start, make sure the POWER is truly OFF. HVAC Contractors really hate to have fix a unit somebody totally smoked, trying to save $10. If you short something out & pay someone to fix your mess, there is a good chance something else will go bad really soon after. NO it is not the AC Tech’s Fault either. Short circuits over heat all your electrical components in an AC unit. Lots of those get weak after a short circuit and they are put back in service. If your AC unit is made by TRANE and you have an Orange colored compressor. Stop and call a HVAC Contractor to service your unit. These units’ compressors have internal overloads that do NOT like being tripped. Short this OL. Out and it will cost you about $3000. Not worth the risk to save $50. Trane usually has the more expensive parts on them. But PLEASE, if you think a capacitor is a BATTERY. Don’t even think about servicing your AC unit, you’re going to get hurt. A Capacitor IS NOTHING like a battery. Even after being Removed from the machine, it can give you a VERY strong shock. That shock can cause a heart attack, stop a pacemaker, burn you quite good and certainly will make you say bad words. Oh.. NEVR short a capacitor out with a screwdriver as shown. There is absolutely no reason to do this, unless you want to see the spark. You are counting on the screwdriver handle being sufficient insulation to protect you and it not being cracked, split or broken. BTW: A capacitor is a coil of two conductors, separated by an insulating material called dielectric. It briefly receives a lot of power (not a save voltage like a battery) and holds it for only a few micro seconds and then releases it, based on the capacitive resistance it creates. This gives the motor a pause followed by strong kick to one of its coils, called a lag. That helps the motor start and determines the direction it turns in some motors. Now that insulation inside the capacitor can be oil in an expensive Capacitors or air in an el cheap-o. China capacitors often use wax paper, so like Florida, Texas or Arizona summer heat is real hard on them. Good capacitors use mica insulation that can last five years or more. But you won’t be buying those on Amazon for $16 for a dual capacitor (Compressor & Fan).. Oh, one more thing, put those wires back exactly where they go. Cross them up and your repair bill will be far more than you can save on capacitors over the entire life of your AC unit. That is 220 Volts on top of that capacitor. The breaker protecting the unit is a lot bigger than the one on an outlet in your house, usually about 45 amps. So it will do some serious damage if you short it out. If in doubt and REALLY are two stubborn (or broke) to call someone to help; H or Herm terminal on the Cap goes to the Compressor (follow the wires), C is for Common, that will go to one side of the incoming 220 volts (often red or black), F or Fan goes to the fan motor. Usually the fan is a smaller wire, often purple, but not if the fan motor has been changed out with a generic motor. All these wires have power on them if the power is turned on, even if it is not running. Stay Safe.

@patricejackson6550

10 күн бұрын

Great information as you thoroughly explained a somewhat complex issue and simplified it

@Wrenchmonkey1

10 күн бұрын

Yeah, the cheap capacitors kind of suck, but what really sucks is that HVAC suppliers won't sell to regular people, so Amazon crap is most people's only reasonable option unless they want to seriously overpay to DIY. I've made it a habit to just keep a spare on hand in the garage, because it always seems to be the hottest day of the year that they fail, and even with Amazon prime, you end up waiting a day or two to get a new one delivered. So having $10-15 tied up in a spare to keep in the parts drawer and be able to swap it out and get it up and running again is totally worth it. Even having to replace the cap every year or two at a cost of $10-$15, it still ends up costing less to just keep replacing them than it costs for the 5-year lifespan of the Turbo 200. And you don't have to worry about being stuck trying to warranty anything for weeks/months with no A/C, during the hottest days of the year. I've been using Amazon cheapies for the past ~15 years, and I'll continue to do so until/unless HVAC suppliers consider becoming less hostile to homeowners.

@scottkuzma125

10 күн бұрын

Grainger sells direct to the public. Changed out my 28 year old Trane fan motor and updated to the proper capacitor last week. Bought all my parts from my local Grainger down the road from my house.

@Captkid1

10 күн бұрын

@@scottkuzma125 Grainger does sell direct to the public, but not at the same price as a contractor gets.

@Captkid1

10 күн бұрын

@@Wrenchmonkey1 Well, don't know where you live, but here in North Florida HVAC Contractors are not hostile toward our customers. At least I never was. But if you want to DIY & forgo the value of having an expert check why the capacitor popped... well, its your ac unit. I never stopped a DYI-er. Eventually, they all call a contractor. Hopefully next time you have to call one, it isn't because you overlooked a problem when you changed your own capacitor. Granted, cheap china caps pop often & yes, heat makes them go out. But so does a P/T problem, bad contactor or wiring issue. So be sure to check those carefully. Even if its a fan motor that cooks off because the capacitor burnt the contacts out on the contactor and you missed it.... That is going to be a couple hundred bucks to get you cooling again.

As a mechanical engineer and frequent viewer of DIY Guy (among others), I find the DIY HVAC Guy offers the most concise and easy understood explanation of HVAC maintenance. This Guy has saved me money with everything from backup solar hookups to condenser cooling. And he does this with short and to the point videos. I have my spare capacitor on order now. Good stuff. Thanks.

@jkmarshall3553

22 күн бұрын

Agree!!!

@ardoinsofkaty5671

22 күн бұрын

If you were an electrical engineer, you would know that the run capacitor does not provide an extra “jolt of energy”. Only 1PH induction motors need them in order to spin the right direction. This clown is going to get someone hurt.

@Dingleberry1856

22 күн бұрын

@@ardoinsofkaty5671how will that occur? Do A/C systems not have capacitors that fail?

@5dc61

22 күн бұрын

@@ardoinsofkaty5671 He is obviously not an Electrical Engineer. And ​​⁠if you are referring to the unit of measurement for induction, you meant “pH” (picohenry). If you are referring to the unit of measurement for power, you meant “HP” (horsepower). If you are referring to a motor’s phase, you meant “ph”, “φ”, “Ph”. Or “1P” or “SP” in this case. Either way, there is no such thing as a “PH” abbreviation in Electrical Engineering unless you are from a foreign country or it is specified on a set of drawings. To me, a clown is someone like you, not someone who is trying to help people. If he made a mistake, bring it up so we can all learn, don’t just insult the guy.

@jimlippi4001

22 күн бұрын

Did you buy a multi capacitor? You know. You don't have to have more than one.

Around here, most of the successful local owned HVAC companies have been purchased by private equity firms, who turn the techs into salesmen, on commission. This is a great video!

On the turbo 200, when jumping 2 or more terminals together, to get the microfarads you need, you’re supposed to put your wire from the unit on the highest rated terminal in that connected bunch, even though they’re connected together with the little jumper wires.

@starmc26

19 сағат бұрын

Make it make sense....

I am clear and direct with all my customers if asked on markups. I show people what needs to be done and educate them. I even showed a customer how to clean his own condenser recently..however, i just returned to his home from a service call and i found out he tapped a screw straight through his condenser coil.. a few weeks ago a client of mine plugged a high voltage wire to the low voltage side of thecontactor.... these people were proclaimed to be mechanically inclined and motivated. I was happy to help and i was confident in them.. Now I'm having to charge them 1000's to fix their equipment.. You have a great channel and i sincerely respect your motive behind helping people but you gotta understand that experience is well worth a markup. If an experienced tech occasionally fucks up, imagine what a novice homeowner or DIY guy can do...

@BrianJoselinAtchley

Күн бұрын

Very well said. Experience is invaluable. It’s easy to make a mistake when working with electricity and high voltage capacitors. It may seem easy to us but to your average Joe who’s looking from the other side could get the surprise of their life.

AmRads former name was American Radionics. They been making capacitors for decades. The Radionics part of the name was when they used to make all kinds of capacitors for radios. Their products are super quality. They would ship samples to you in a sealed plastic bag full of water to show just how moisture proof the were. Support them. They're a great USA company.

@CalmRelaxSleepMusic

8 күн бұрын

It’s still American Radionics, AmRad is just an abbreviation for it. The original owners were bought out by Global the Source and stopped sending out the samples because they were losing some money on it. But yes, Turbo200 is the best cap you can find in the market and made in Florida.

Very well done video. I’m a very experienced electrical engineer, and a sort of half clueless HVAC tech, aka homeowner. This is indeed the easiest HVAC repair possible and you covered all the salient points, without going overboard on the death warnings. I admire that.

Great video. Friend was charged $250 for this replacement a few years back. Mine went out and ordered one from amazon with the same specs. Cut off power, worked carefully around a small wasp nest below and unit fired right back up. The sense of accomplishment is incredible after all is said and done.

I'm an automotive locksmith and some times I have the opposite problem. This channel is dedicated to help people DIY. I get calls for simple things and try to walk the customers through over the phone so they don't have to have a service call. Some take me up on it but many either get annoyed and just say they don't want to try and would rather pay us to come out for a simple thing. The annoyed ones get mad and make snarky comments like if I wanted to do it myself I wouldn't have called you. lol I charge them accordingly. Once in a while I get a surprise from an older lady who is willing to crawl through glass to avoid a service call and I can usually get those people going.

@asbestosfiber

22 күн бұрын

Yeah I get the same thing with basic household repairs. I don't want to have to charge someone a bunch of money for something that's going to take no more than 5 minutes. It's just easier to walk them through it. Some people don't want to, that's fine, but I always start with "I don't want to have to charge you our minimum just for this." Some people are happy to pay to have you do it

@StuckTrippin

22 күн бұрын

Yup, never had a problem taking money from a dickhead.

@Rob-vv1yk

22 күн бұрын

If they would hide a key under the car, they wouldn't have to call you at all.

@HardRockMaster7577

21 күн бұрын

Your customers need to watch a video!

@scotts4125

21 күн бұрын

@@HardRockMaster7577 Better tell them to hurry up. We run 80-150 calls per week. Just lost keys and lockouts.

Customer: "Air not cold, wife mad, how much to you want?" HVAC Guy: "How much you got?"

@GonadOBrien

22 күн бұрын

Dude, exactly! 🤣🤣🤣

@russellchevalier3606

21 күн бұрын

"Seems your going to be a bit short, we have several flexible financing plans for you to choose from and then we can get you "set up" and running again...."

@johneldorado

21 күн бұрын

Isnt it funny how wives just dont care what something costs unless its the husband's hobby?

@shuster1921

21 күн бұрын

@@johneldorado 😂🤣Exactly!

@silverstake88

21 күн бұрын

Just exactly like the scene in the Lampoon Vacation movie where Chase's character jumps the family "truckster" in the desert and gets it fixed by these shyster mechanics..... "Cmon guys how much is it" and the one says: "And I'm asking HOW MUCH YOU GOT?!"

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with average folks like me who don't know anything about HVAC. You, sir, are a saint and are very much appreciated!

Nice to know that there are good honest people (like you) out there ! You already saved me from getting ripped after watching your video about furnace repair scams. I was told that my heat exchanger was cracked and that I needed a new furnace. After watching your video I called a local HVAC company and they told me that there was nothing wrong with my heat exchanger. The blower motor was faulty. They replaced the blower motor and the furnace worked fine. God bless you brother !!!

The scamming problem is even worse in condo associations, because the condominium property managers aren't spending their own money and it's easiest for them to just go along with whatever they're told by contractors.

@tedbell4416

22 күн бұрын

That is absolutely true. I'm in one and they don't care.

@antontsau

22 күн бұрын

its the reason why I prefer to work with stratas (our local version of condos), not with private customers. Its easier and they do not fall down with cardiac arrest when you show them invoice for couple of thousands.

@JackLucas-jh1eo

22 күн бұрын

The administrators will often engage those who reciprocate benefit in some manner.

@z352kdaf8324

21 күн бұрын

Hmm. Shared hvac?

@antontsau

21 күн бұрын

@@z352kdaf8324 plenty of them, centralised system for the whole building. But usually ac for common property - bm office, lobbies and so on

Your video made me love my long time (21 years) AC Contractor EVEN MORE! Price put in a new capacitor into my failing unit last July to get me by until my new outdooor unit (which had to be ordered) came in…it worked and saved my in Florida for the four days until he got my new unit. He charged me $35 bucks to replace and install the capacitor. He’s the BEST and your videos prove this to me time and again 💜💜💜

@amiatroll6347

22 күн бұрын

He charged you that much cause he was selling you a new unit, more than likely. $35 is way too cheap and HVAC guys will starve with those kinds of prices.

@HariSeldon913

22 күн бұрын

I had a capacitor that needed changed on the air handler and the guy told me he's seen it hundreds of times because the manufacturers use a substandard capacitor that will only last as long as the warranty. He put in the better grade capacitor which cost a whopping $1 more than the substandard one that is OEM.

@lizzieb6311

22 күн бұрын

@@amiatroll6347 well, I’ve been using Price for over 20 years…he always treats me fairly and comes to me immediately when I have any issues. I’m blessed to have found these guys.

@lizzieb6311

22 күн бұрын

@@HariSeldon913 That is a great Contractor who appreciates your business 💜

@lizzieb6311

22 күн бұрын

Also, I have these guys do PM’s on my system twice a year - so I use them when things are going fine as well… I appreciate him and they take care of me for my continued patronage.

Absolutely, glad I saw this video. Just ordered one off of Amazon. I took notes of the HVAC guy doing exactly what you did. Got a back up now 👍

Yep, I've been replacing capacitors on my 2 ton unit for years until I installed a hard start kit and haven't had problems since! Thanks for the video, everyone needs to know how to fix their own stuff!

An HVAC guy wrote up a replacement estimate for "only" $395 a few years ago. After watching a short video like this, I -- a total electrical novice-- ordered one for about $15 and put it in in less than 10 minutes. Easy peazy, but be sure to discharge it!!!

@whatilearnttoday5295

17 күн бұрын

I like how he doesn't discharge it until after dismounting and creating the hazard.

@theuserthatishere

13 күн бұрын

usually a bad cap is not the problem, rather a symptom of other issues. why is your unit drawing so much power it blows a cap? dirty coil, hi-low charge, tired compressor.

@theuserthatishere

13 күн бұрын

@@whatilearnttoday5295 in 30 years i've never heard of anyone discharging or getting shocked by a cap typically no one discharges. i imagine you've watched vids or what ever but getting shocked is no likely

@whatilearnttoday5295

13 күн бұрын

@@theuserthatishere Good stuff. Embrace that complacency. Have a nice life.

@Xanthopteryx

9 күн бұрын

@@theuserthatishere Capacitors go bad. Age, and use, and surroundings (temperature, air pollutions and more). Not strange at all.

I've learned a TON about hvac (mainly AC) from you in the past 2 years. I now own a new house and I've bought a replacement capacitor, added a soft start kit, cleaned the coils and checked the refrigerant pressure, thanks to you and your videos! Genuinely appreciate what you're doing.

@SteelRhinoXpress

22 күн бұрын

Cleaning the coils is something people largely don't do and not changing the air filter at least once every 3 months. Or get the wrong air filter and shorten the life of their air handler. I never go over Merv 11 for an air filter. The higher the Merv rating the more it restricts airflow and the harder your air handler has to work. Besides anything over a Merv 11 rating is overkill for 99% of people. I clean my coils at least once every 6 to 8 months on both my outside unit and air handler. Also, if your pour 1 cup of white vinegar down the evap drain pipe, monthly it will help prevent algae built up. A little scheduled maintenance can go a long way in how long your AC unit will last.

@lizzieb6311

22 күн бұрын

@@SteelRhinoXpress I’ve gotten into a routine of changing my filter every time I pay my electric bill…once a month. I use an 8 merv filter. I do have my AC guy come late fall and spring to do a preventative maintenance on my system. I’m in Florida so that AC is running CONSTANTLY for about 10-11 months per year. He showed me how to clean the coils myself and also how to suck that condensation tube out with my little portable shop vac to clear it of slime. This keeps everything going well between his visits. A little maintenance goes a LONG WAY! I love this channel and have learned a great deal here. 💜💜

@SteelRhinoXpress

22 күн бұрын

@@lizzieb6311 I pour a cup a vinegar down my evap drain pipe run off once a month, it helps eliminate and prevent algae over growth in the evap pipe run off.

@18618madeinamerica

22 күн бұрын

Checking the pressures alone doesn’t really tell you how the system is functioning. The compressor is cooled by the returning refrigerant vapor and matters … if you’re going to do your own for the average homeowner it’s easier to measure the air temperature difference at both ends it should be within a degree of each other and depending on the latent load this differential can vary but is very revealing about system performance

@lizzieb6311

22 күн бұрын

@@SteelRhinoXpress I need todo this…is your 2nd unit (not sure what that is called) up in the attic? That’s where mine is and I noticed a white PVC tube with a cap on it - looks to be same diameter of the tube that comes out of my wall outside. It’s next to the drip pan under the unit in attic.

This overcharging has been going on forever. I bought my first home in 1975 at age 23 and I was really stretching to make the payments and cover all my other expenses. The old a/c went out and I called an HVAC company. They came out, got it running in about 40 minutes, and charged me $240 for parts and $400 for labor. I looked the part up in a wholesale catalog and found out it cost them $11. I offered them half of what they were charging and they refused and sued me in small claims court. After hearing from both sides the judge awarded the company a total of $225. A victory for me but still a judgement against my credit score. The HVAC company was out of business 18 months later and they at one time had over 50 trucks in service.

You are a man of integrity, and we appreciate you.

I called an air-conditioning company to come check the charge on my unit he checked it and added some gas and changed out the capacitor and wanted to charge 200 for it. I asked the guy why did he change the capacitor? The compressor was running the fan was running. There was nothing wrong with it. he said, the one I put in there is better than the one you have, I said but it’s working so, put it back and take that charge off the bill. 4 years later it still works.

@markme4

22 күн бұрын

Right, if your system is working, keep the filter clean and leave it alone! (retired hvac tech) AC "tune ups are a big scam

@HardRockMaster7577

21 күн бұрын

WoW!!!

@shekharmoona544

21 күн бұрын

My man!

@mrtechie6810

20 күн бұрын

​@@markme4how about deep cleanings? Dust coating the blower blades?

@markme4

20 күн бұрын

@@mrtechie6810 Your AC needs deep cleaning ?

I was a HVAC technician for 7 years for a giant company in my area. A blown cap call is usually 79$ for the trip , a cap is a easy find so no diagnostic fee, and 149$ to replace the cap, wich includes a 1year warranty. So your looking at 228$. The capacitor runs about 7$ from the part house. Now let's break this down. This call probably took 30mins including paperwork, reason being you can't just replace the cap and go, no. I have got to check refrigerant pressure, delta T, and all other functions of the system. So the company I worked for has invested insurance, my hourly wage, gas and the promise to return if the part fails again. Not to mention most people these days don't have walk around sense let alone be able to diagnose and repair a HVAC system. I'd say you got a good deal.

@johneldorado

22 күн бұрын

Nobody is saying this should be free, but I've seen countless scenarios where it's way more than what you outlined. An hour labor is perfectly reasonable for this job.

@karlhungus545

22 күн бұрын

Uh, yah, IF you get charged that which is likely VERY rare. I've built two houses now (owned 7 over my 51 years) and have yet to meet a plumber / plumbing company with any morals. The sky is the limit on what they will attempt to charge you!

@HardRockMaster7577

21 күн бұрын

I've just ordered a meter for $18 to check the cap. Money well spent!!

@matthewpipoly

21 күн бұрын

Local 36 Tinner here. A lot of people don't think about the stuff you listed. They just see the cost of the part and the bill and get mad...

@blaken3824

19 күн бұрын

that is reasonable. sounds like some companies rip ppl off tho

I do everything myself and will go as far as I can go before I have to call someone. This is great what you do. My dad had one replaced a couple of years ago and was charged 600 bucks because we didn't know we could do this ourselves. We know better now and thank you so much for what you do to help people.

Great video. So many HVAC companies are terrible these days... all roads seem to lead to "you need a new furnace and heat pump." Then you'll finally find the honest guy who fixes it for $150 and everything runs fine for the next 5 years.

Couple tips I do is to remove the disconnect and set it on top of the box and not the stored position. It’s easy to look at it and say “yes power is off”. Also, I take a marker and write the wire color on the side of the old capacitor so I don’t get confused later about wire location.

@larryjohns8823

22 күн бұрын

Your phone is your #1 helper... take lots of pictures and refer to they while doing any repairs.😊

@JimzAuto

22 күн бұрын

You live in a low-rain climate :) rain regularly in other areas- putting the breaker in ‘disconnected’ keeps it from getting wet.

@ODucks55

22 күн бұрын

@@JimzAuto No, rains a lot here. But something like that you could just shake it off.

@JimzAuto

22 күн бұрын

@@ODucks55 that’s the ‘Taylor swift’ approach to electricity :)

@ODucks55

22 күн бұрын

@@JimzAuto Who’s that?😂

I paid $200 to have a new capacitor and compressor heating strip installed since the original heating unit had rusted away. This involved 2 trips to my house for the serviceman. So I think that was a great deal. He just asked that I consider him for when the unit eventually would need replacement.

@tedm4932

20 күн бұрын

Seems fair 🤔

@kennybakerhvacr5751

19 күн бұрын

Not sure how he's even making money.

@baronnucleus401

14 күн бұрын

​@@kennybakerhvacr5751 We would go broke doing stuff that cheap

AC went out after the first hot weather in NorCal. Followed his instructions with a capacitor in stock at my local hardware store. AC was running immediately after installation. Thank you!!!

Excellent video never seen a better in depth video in the DIY realm for me. thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge

Because of ethical folks like you on YT, I was able to replace the cap myself, add a hard start kit as well (recommended by the Goodman service manual) , replace a defective temp sensor and replace the fan motor on a 15 year old Goodman heat pump. I too was told that I needed a new heat pump, and at the least, a new compressor for multiple thousands of $$. My cost, all in (motor, caps, temp sensor and replacing a few connectors = $225. ($150 of that was the new fan motor). Took about 1.5 hours. It's been running flawlessly for 3 years now. Thanks, keep it coming!

@markme4

22 күн бұрын

Rest assured these types of videos have little to do with ethics and everything to do with money

@HardRockMaster7577

21 күн бұрын

When I replaced my fan motor on a unit that was 30 years old, I had to take the old motor to an AC shop so they could remove the fan blade from the spindle, which, with all my efforts, I could not do.

@markme4

21 күн бұрын

@@HardRockMaster7577 Just need an inexpensive puller

@Mondo5904

21 күн бұрын

@@markme4 If these guys make a couple of pennies for me watching a video that saves me lots of $$$, I'm ok with that.

@tedm4932

20 күн бұрын

Great job !! Can you imagine all the helpless elderly & homeowners being robbed !!! You should start a little business being a second opinion basic HVAC guy just to go out & inspect if someone unit need to actually be replaced 😊

Came back from vacation last summer to my home in FL and the AC was out. Used the turbo cap I had bought years earlier in VA to get my AC system back up and running. Ordered a replacement cap. When it came a couple of days later swapped it out. Will keep the turbo cap ready for the next time I have a problem.

@randys2358

22 күн бұрын

For such a relatively inexpensive item, it just makes sense to always keep a spare on hand.

Fantastic. Thanks so much. I've seen so many people in my community ripped off with whole systems replaced for these kind of minor repairs. One friend had her system replaced when it was just her water drain that was plugged. She didn't understand so they took advantage of her. I got there too late. Very troublesome industry. Awesome information, well done.

This was an excellent video! Much better, much clearer and with excellent suggestion of resources than any other a/c video on this topic. Thank you.

Nice to know honest hvac techs exist. Guy wanted to charge $1200 to replace a capacitor and add "easy seal" to a 5 year old Trane unit. This was 8 years ago when you could still buy 410a for less than a fortune! Thanks for being honest and knowledgeable in your craft.

@justincummings4775

12 күн бұрын

Yea thanks for failing so hard you had to shut down and make KZread videos

I was charged $400 a piece for these capacitors a few years ago. I realized afterward that I was ripped off. I have since done a lot of my own HVAC maintenance thanks to channels like yours. Thank you.

@dellenypritchard6674

22 күн бұрын

400 usd thats crazy, we were charging $150 CAD over here per cap and i thought we were ripping. guess not.

@kfgreenwald166

22 күн бұрын

@@dellenypritchard6674 Hvac contractor here. I'm one man in a van and I charge $150 for most residential capacitors too. It will only use Amrad brand caps....which are generally in the $30 range. If someone thinks another $120 on top of the Capacitor is too much to take the call, make the trip, have the inventory, test the old cap, replace the new one then do a few more checks ensure the system is operating correctly then...they just understand the value of a persons knowledge, equipment and time are truly worth. I do concede that $400 is a bit on the ridiculous side though.

@RedlineWasTaken

22 күн бұрын

@@kfgreenwald166 If you think that price is justified, why don't you put that into the service fee instead of being dishonest and lying about the price of the part?

@RetiredSignDude

22 күн бұрын

@@RedlineWasTaken Walmart may sell it for $16. Do you think they paid that for it? $12 at Amaz0n Maybe next day, maybe not. But your tech has a bunch in his truck (inventory costs money by the way). You don't want to pay him $150/hr to drive to a supply house (assuming it is not late night or Sunday). So he gets a markup on the part- not outrageous, either. SOme people sell Jap ones for $125, plus $495 labor. to install.

@kerrymehaffey6257

22 күн бұрын

I replaced the capasitor on my heatpump last summer, 40 bucks ! KZread is a wonderful source of information !

After talking to my HVAC guys last summer, when it blinked this year I researched my capacitor and bought one for $10. Easy solve. Only now did I find your video and I'm going to keep a Turbo 200 on hand for my rentals. Ciao!

This is a great video - Having done a lot of repairs of microwaves and such I would not have an issue with doing my HVAC but the Turbo200 was what I found really great - I love the idea of having one in the tool box to go help out a friend in need - even if we go, hook it up long enough to get the right one in for them etc.. totally worth the $70.

A starter capacitor is used to temporarily create a 2 phase power cycle to turn a motor with a single phase power supply. Easy way to identify and test for it is to see if the motor hums without moving the blades. Using a stick, just touch a blade to nudge it and if the motor starts moving then the capacitor went bad. Also, you should use a long screwdriver to discharge the contacts before trying to pull any wires. I've seen the wires touch while pulling and spark before.

Thanks for making this video, a lot of people could benefit! My AC guy was swamped with work and knowing I'm not afraid to do things, told me over the phone to replace the capacitor. He told me 90% of the problems he encountered involved replacing that cap or the one in the air handler. Air handler plus compressor caps=$38 with tax, 10 minutes with screwdriver and both were replaced.

Dude, great video! Well spoken, clear, easy to follow, well done! Keep it up, you got a good thing going on!

A few years ago, i had my ac "serviced" for the summer season. Coincidentally (or suspiciously?) a week later, the AC compressor wouldn't start. I looked online and the symptoms indicated the start/run capacitor. I called my local ac supply shop, and they sold me a new one for $15. I replaced it in 10 minutes and have not had a problem for the past 5 years. I now service my ac myself.

@BrandonBTV

20 күн бұрын

Good! Keep doing it, call a professional you’ll need him eventually! Job security 🙏🏼

@jamesonredbreast6310

15 күн бұрын

The technician does not have the ability to make a capacitor go bad.

@GetOffMyyLawn

15 күн бұрын

@@jamesonredbreast6310 all he needs to do is swap in an old one... he probably had a box full of failing ones in his truck.

@GetOffMyyLawn

15 күн бұрын

@@BrandonBTV yep, I'll call a real pro when it needs to be repaired, not some fly by night operation ripping off people who don't know any better.

@theuserthatishere

13 күн бұрын

so without a tech to check ei. how do you know your charge is accurate? that alone could screw your monthly bill and wear our your system from running too much.

NOTE: Not all disconnects flip the plug over to be off. Some state that off is removal of the plug. To be safe, voltage should be checked with a meter or voltage detector.

@maxgorden499

18 күн бұрын

i have a breaker bar outside in a box, I can visually look to see if the bus bar is contacted

@RobertTuck-vo8cw

18 күн бұрын

@@maxgorden499 You insinuated that flipping a pullout would remove power. I pointed out that that is not always true.

I started having problems a few years ago in the heat of summer. Usually afternoons when the whole unit is in direct sun. Saw one video and bought a capacitor. Changed them out and got it running. A few 100+ degree days later, it heated again and quit again. I saved the old one and had put it in the fridge. Swapped it out again and it worked fine. Since then I built a plywood cover to shade it and it works all summer. I know you have to R&R before it expands and ruins it.

Great info! I added these to both of my 15k RV ac units. No more spikes when they power on and I can run more appliances at the same time without tripping the 50 amp breaker (anymore)

because of your videos, a couple years ago i took note of the model numbers of the capacitor and the contactor in my unit and ordered new ones, luckily havent needed them yet. i also started cleaning the coils every spring before first use, about 5 years ago. The amount of junk on the coils in one season is pretty amazing.

@diyhvacguy

22 күн бұрын

Nice! It will be going soon and you’ll be prepared! Cheers

@justincummings4775

12 күн бұрын

Order a compressor

You do a great service to homeowners. I was charged 150 and have been fixing it myself ever since. I keep parts on hand. They are not expensive

That is on of the best videos I’ve seen about capacitors. Thanks!

I remember a guy years ago charging my grandmother $400 to change a capacitor, and it was working fine. In and out in about 30 minutes, part of a "free" tune up. HVAC seems to attract the slimiest people.

@validpoints8186

22 күн бұрын

Part of the slime is due to the fact that depending on your region you may have 2 times a year where you make little to no money in HVAC so they try to maximize what they can. I kill my pockets because I just cant charge people crazy prices.

@bnasty267

22 күн бұрын

That price is high, but it is worth noting that changing out the cap if its readings are off the allowed tolerance (like explained in this video) is a good idea, even if it 'works fine'. Better to get ahead of it failing on the hottest day or to avoid unnecessary strain on the system as it struggles to start. Who knows if your GM's cap actually needed to be changed, however.

@ronbrown9773

22 күн бұрын

Weak capacitor was caught before it quit altogether

@bbaaspencer1

21 күн бұрын

Screwed my mom in Charlotte County , Florida with free inspection!

@rpm12091

20 күн бұрын

I worked for a TV repair shop while going to school in the 70s, HVAC are amateurs compared to the shop I worked for.

I had an HVAC guy tell me I needed a new furnace in 2016. I replaced the blower motor myself and everything ran well. It's 2024 and l replaced the motherboard, new ignitor and replaced the flame sensor just in case just in January. It's running like new! In 2017 I was also told that my AC condenser needed to be replaced and it literally was just the capacitor and the shut off needed to be taken out and re-inserted. I had quotes of $25k to replace these things in 2017. If I would have done that today I would have a 7-year-old system that probably would be experiencing a few of these issues again and I'd be out $25k that I didn't have

Great video I just ordered 1 Just in Case. And thank you for all your informative and helpful videos. Keep it up!

Great video! I learned a long time ago to check the specs before it blows and just have an extra capacitor or two on hand at all times. They really are super easy to replace and save you not only money but all those sweaty hours without AC until "the guy" can get there to charge you a ton of money to replace these $15 parts. As a bonus, your better half will look at you like a god!

Just changed the capacitor on mine as the herm side was measuring zero. Unit still tried to start up but wouldn't work, Tested the soft start module(installed in 2020 with a whole house generator) and it was bad. Opened it up, changed that capacitor as well and everything works as it should. Soft start modules are around $250, A replacement capacitor for them are about $13. super easy to open the module and change it out as well.

Excellent tutorial, clear and to the point. Additional tip: When visually inspecting the cap look for leaking at the top. When I did my yearly cleaning, inspection and ICM870 install this past spring I noticed a little clear oozing so I knew its days were numbered. My label was toast so I checked my install doc’s schematic for the cap rating and ordered two. For $10 each it’s cheap insurance.

Great informative video. I’ve owned quite a few HVAC units over the years. I’ve had this issue more than once. The best case a very good company who actually installed everything actually put a new one at no charge. Worst case is when my heat pump for my pool went. All it was, was the capacitor. I had to pay a $50.00 service call alone and then o er a hundred bucks for the capacitor. This was because no local company wanted to service it. Boy had I known about this before. Thank you for this. 🤙🏻🤙🏻. BTW I did know that they held a charge. As a prank when I was a teenager I used to charge up small ones you’d find in transistor radios and hand them to my buddies. Was funny and none got hurt, just a little zap 😂

Thanks for these videos. Best quote i got on a capacitor was 150. Got two capacitors on Amazon for 20 bucks. This was a place literally a few miles from me. So i'm just learning how to do all this myself instead of getting ripped off. I just cleaned the condenser coils and next up is a 40/5 capacitor that is running but showing 22.3/3.9 with a multimeter. Try to get that replaced before the summer heat hits hard.

Homeowner here. I have a spare cap for my pool pump, sprinkler pump, and ac, and I have used 2 of the 3 already. Get them!!!

I always have a capacitor on the shelf ready to install as needed. A couple of years ago I thought I lost the capacitor, but it turned out to be another simple problem. There were a bunch of earwigs that had had gotten inside the unit, and one was on a contact for the start relay when it energized. It got smashed between the contacts and stopped the circuit from closing. A simple blast of air to clear it out and the unit was running again.

@justincummings4775

12 күн бұрын

🥱

Same happened to my AC unit 4 years ago. I watched videos and I was going to do it myself but I know what capacitors can do and not understanding how simple it is to discharge them I payed $250 to get it done. I thought it was expensive for an inexpensive part and simple to change. I now feel the repair man was fair, although in hind sight could have been much cheaper. Thanks for the video.

Good video. A yearly system check by my HVAC vendor showed the values of the cap were low when he checked with his VOHM meter. It was working fine, just early on its way out. Tech was fair, advised me to replace it as their cost was over $300 with the service call. A new one with the same specs was just $15 on Amazon and took just minutes to swap out. Also had a cap on the blower motor in the furnace go bad a few years before, also a similar cheap and easy fix.

The capacitor helps the motor start. Three-phase motors do not need a capacitor to start but most single-phase motors need one.

I went to HVAC supply house to buy capacitor, they have 2 models $10 (below) or about $15-$20. I asked what are the differences, they told me, the cheaper one is THE ONE that “most” hvac company buy (made in China or ….) last about year ish (depending on how old your system is) SO they can come back again the following year. He said if you don’t want to come back next year or so, get the USA made (I believe the brand is Mars) it will last longer. I get extra part for emergency use

@eastsidepyro2685

19 күн бұрын

🤡

@CalmRelaxSleepMusic

8 күн бұрын

Quick note: Made in USA and Turbo200 caps are made in Florida and sold by Global the Source.

I have changed mine two times once I learned, my mom’s and brothers for under $30 and quick fix. I keep an extra one just in case. Easy fix!

I made a cover for my A/C when not in use during winter. Over ten years old and working well

I usually charge between $168 and $225 total to change a dual cap. I carry 50-100 different caps, dual and single on the van. I replace with original type parts and I don’t like multi caps. They are expensive and last the same as a direct replacement part. I also check the system pressures, amps/volts, TD, overall condition. I get people cooling as quickly as possible. I get called all the time by people that changed the cap and either wired it wrong or the unit still doesn’t work. Same on thermostats. I change caps and if I believe the homeowner is a DIYer I will tell them to buy an extra cap and teach them how to replace it. Also explain how to clear drains, what to check for, and to call me for free advice. I had a restaurant owner give me crap once for charging $275 total (time and materials) for a $10 part. Plus that was 10pm on a Saturday when his commercial ice machine stopped. He said that’s a really high markup! I asked him what it cost in materials to make a pot of ice tea and how much does he charge for a glass? I think he realized how stupid he was sounding real fast.

I'm not qualified to do anything, but I have changed my capacitor just fine before. And even added a Kick Start to it. Thanks for the videos!

@dellenypritchard6674

22 күн бұрын

Those Supco Boosts are epic on high LRA motors

Fantastic video. Very clearly explained and filmed. DIY videos do not get any better than this. Thanks for sharing!

Your honesty is awesome!!!

This is all great information. In Hawaii I was a handyman and had lots of people call me to replace water pumps because it was dead. They were really surprise when I changed out the capacitor for less than a $100 bucks! Then the times I got to a home for other repairs and find good looking pump just laying around only to find they were sold a new pump because the old on was bad. Usually they would let me have the old one, if I ask, just to get rid of it. I would test them and I bet 8 or 9 times out of 10 it was just a bad cap. I had a way of testing the old pump and would sell them to people on fixed income for a fraction of what a new one was.......

A hvac guy told me once a box wasn't wired right, always connected even if you pull. He said ALWAYS have a no contact meter to check.

@PsyckoSama

21 күн бұрын

It's why when I deal with heavy electrical like this, I cut the mains power.

A-1 presentation, well done ! the best explanation of a ac capacitor i've seen !! thanks HVAC GUY !!

Great video! Thank you! I recently had an issue with my A/C air mover. The tech inspected it and said the mother board was bad and he observed “arching” ….weird I thought! It was going to take a week to get the part. It was hot so I figured I’d fiddle with it while waiting for the part (nothing to lose, right?) So I was able to see this “arching” which turned out to be cob webs igniting on a tiny scale. I vacuumed the mother board and it works again. The company that I called out to repair had performed annual preventative maintenance for several years. Not sure what they were doing, but I know they weren’t cleaning the components! Honest companies are hard to find!

I got smoked by what I thought was a friend. This business has taught me a lot in a short time. Thankfully we now have KZread to help us learn.

@justincummings4775

12 күн бұрын

Sucker born every minute

Thanks for another great video!!!! I never knew how to use a universal cap. Made it easy to understand. Caps are always the first thing I check bc in my exp. they are the first thing to go bad.

Had a tech come out and quote $2300 to replace my capacitor. Ordered one off of Amazon, being careful to mirror the specs on the old capacitor. Pulled the electrical disconnect, unfastened the capacitor (it was bulging on top), and I was careful to reinstall the wires where they were located on the old capacitor. Threw the old capacitor in the garbage and fired up my air conditioner. Worked like a charm. Saved $2285. And these HVAC guys had 4.9 stars on google and 5 stars on the the local classified here in Salt Lake City.

thanks, back when I bought this home, my first. A company told me I needed a capacitor for 325 bucks, not as much as 2000 but still it was in 2007 dollars. I did research and found for 10 dollars and told him kick rocks. Before I went to pick one up I did test thanks to vids at the time and it was FINE! the "failing capacitor" ran until 2022 when the unit sprang a leak and I finally replaced. yes a rheem unit lasted from 1998, original owner purchased, until 2022. this was me cleaning and "maintaining" through helpful youtube vids like yours.

@TOMLittle-kb3qg

5 күн бұрын

My Rheem was from 76, just now replaced the Furnace and Air, so I got 47+ years, but we used the air just when outside was above 82 degrees. You are right, it is all about the maintenance! Our subdivision has so many old people, they come in and hard sell a new unneeded system for 12-15 thousand dollars. One lady said she was going to have to go to the food pantry. It broke her, by taking her safety margin money! All of it! People should always call a small contractor for a differing opinion.

My highly skilled HVAC guy failed to get the unit started, it ran for 30 secs then shut down. It finally turned out that the utility's "Saver Switch" which allows them to remotely shut it to prevent brownouts was faulty. Took out that wire and all was fine. Now I'm running a geothermal heat pump instead for heating and cooling and much lower cost.

Another great video! About 5 years ago I noticed my AC stopped working, A quick video search showed me to change this capacitor and it fixed it. The AC contractor at work told me you just saved yourself 500 bucks for a weekend service call. The contractor must have been the honest honest type..

This is awesome! So glad to have found your channel

Thanks to your video I was able to do it myself and saved hundreds of dollars. We appreciate you man!

This is an awesome video. It gets right to the point and explains everything perfectly. I'll share this with all my friends.❤

@HardRockMaster7577

21 күн бұрын

Shared this video on Next Door and on FB.

Universal caps are meant to be used in an emergency when you are far from a supply house. I have a collection of them taken out of replaced units and I use them in a pinch.

What a thorough and well made video, I learned a great deal from you, thank you so much!!

I’m thankful for the gift of knowing what capacitors are and when to change them and Thank you for your public service announcement.

I like you videos. Electrical engineer here, to correct a point. Capacitors do store charge, but that's not how they are used in this application (AC voltages). Here, the capacitor doesn't provide a "jolt" of charge. It is connected in series with a winding in the motor (here, the compressor and the condenser fan), and it causes a shift in the electrical phase between the two windings in the motor. This produces a torque in the motor when it is turning. Some capacitors are for the run winding and some are for the start winding. If the start winding, a switch disconnects this capacitor as the motor spins up.

@keithreuter4932

14 күн бұрын

Doug, I'm glad you posted this. I was about to post as well. I have been an HVACR tech for fifty years ( long before these POS capacitors were around. Also, the right way is to install two separate caps ( one for the herm and one for the cond fan). They will perform better and last longer. I also don't like the money making piggy back start caps, install the correct start cap and relay! Now days with generators and solar batteries use a Micro-Air soft start and reduce the start-up inrush current.

@SnottyW

11 күн бұрын

@@keithreuter4932 Was going to do the same.

@Garth2011

3 күн бұрын

These repairs wouldn't be so soon or often is the manufacturers would use quality capacitors. Unfortunately they use Chinesium brands that usually fail on year 2.

Most homeowners are terrified of electricity. These sealed systems rarely fail, it's always a contactor or a run capacitor, float switch, silly stuff. It's great that you've shared this, but very few people when in a hurry to stay cool will bother to look online.

This is a good video - clear instructions for those who have no clue about electrical terminology and workings.

This is easier than chainging the oil in my truck! Thank you for this free information.

Thank you! Great advice. If you can tighten kitchen cabinet hinge, you can probably swap a capacitor. If your A/C has the symptoms, it is worth taking a shot at replacing the capacitor, even if you don’t have a test meter. You’re out less than 20 bucks and if works, you saved a couple hundred or more.

@HardRockMaster7577

21 күн бұрын

The danger in a first time cap replacement is cuts on your hands from the jagged edges of zip ties that you may have to work around. I have snipped back all of the jagged edges of all zip ties. When a cap goes out, it may not be in daylight.

@wtmayhew

21 күн бұрын

@@HardRockMaster7577 Excellent observation and advice! I always snip off the excess ends of zip ties. I wear safety glasses around wiring where zip ties have been used because I’ve come uncomfortably close to getting poked in the eye by one of those ends sticking out.

My Florida condenser was flooded under 4.5 feet of water from Hurricane Ian. I washed the unit and called one-hour heating and cooling. They wanted $1,200 to replace the fan motor, who said they had it on back order. It would take 3 weeks. I bought a new motor that day for $120 and it was back working in one day. Figuring 3 hours labor for them, that works out to over $300/hr. Gouging at its worst during a disaster. In three weeks I would have lost the house to black mold.

@yosefmacgruber1920

18 күн бұрын

Sometimes DIY is faster.

@Xanthopteryx

9 күн бұрын

Why would you have lost your house to black mold?!

@yosefmacgruber1920

9 күн бұрын

@@Xanthopteryx _Why would you have lost your house to black mold?!_ That seemed an obvious reference to what would happen without the A/C running, with all of that Florida humidity. But just wait until we start having all of those predicted rolling blackouts, due to the enviro-wackos shutting down our power plants with their pretense of "climate change" (fake-science and trendy BS) of being a thing to worry about, and not caring that power sources seriously need to be "dispatchable", because they can't be bothered with technical details like science, physics, or economic feasibility. Coal, natural gas, nuclear power, hydro-electric are all dispatchable, which means that they can be brought online in a short amount of time to match a rising demand curve or a hot summer day in which people are running their A/C. Solar and wind are not dispatchable, because they produce when they produce. The sun does not always shine, clouds block the sun, the wind does not consistently blow. Bad things happen if the supply can not match the demand, forcing them to "shed load" in the form of rolling blackouts. How will we ever have jobs, when nobody wants to build a factory where they do not have reliable 24-7 electricity? BTW, the backup electricity for hospitals would be considered to be dispatchable I imagine, because diesel generators run day or night and are not dependent upon the fickle weather. However, the fuel can run out in days, if power is not promptly restored. Those emergency generators start themselves automatically within seconds of detecting a power outage. Why don't hospitals or other places needing emergency reliable power, rely upon wind or solar? Think about it. Also check out Ray Stevens "A Solar Powered Song". Funny, if it wasn't actually kind of sad.

@calebharris4127

8 күн бұрын

@@Xanthopteryxno ac in a humid climate allows growth. Welcome to Florida

@Mike1984-lc9rh

7 күн бұрын

Replacing that fan motor takes 30 minutes at best, not 3 hours.