Man! Thank you so much for this video! So easy to do! Three connections and a zip tie or two! Had an AC company come out and tell me I needed to install a hard start kit. They were running a special for $650!! I'll be doing this myself DIY style so I can save $550. I need that $550 for one tank of gas LOL
@HowToHomeDIY2 жыл бұрын
I hear that! The gas is out of control. Really glad to hear it helped so much. I found it to be very easy and definitely just follow the instructions that come with it. Mine were very clear and had pictures as well.
@sebastianliu2009 Жыл бұрын
NICE. my ac was blowing warm air last month in vegas. called goettle and they replaced it for $1200, but i was able to bring it down to $600. It was a learning experience for me as new home owner. So next time i know. the parts was only $160.
@AsherMandrake Жыл бұрын
What a great video. I wish I’d seen this two months ago.
@imac786 Жыл бұрын
I was thinking to install a soft starter to my 1.5 ton AC unit to run it on a solar inverter and reduce inrush current demand, after seeing this video I am wondering if I should do the exact opposite and install a hard starter.
@irisbaez1972 Жыл бұрын
@@imac786 How long can last this little thing? do you know?
@srogner3 ай бұрын
I was quoted nearly $600 from the AC company. I purchased the kit from Amazon for under $30. Followed this video and installed it in about 10 minutes. Thank you for the video.
@johndowns7536 Жыл бұрын
From a contractor: To have a hard start kit installed on your compressor, you can expect to pay anywhere from $300 to $350. Our prices always include the cost of labor and parts. The overall price of a hard start kit is cheaper than paying for a compressor replacement which can be $2,500 or even more. $20 part, 10 minutes work.
@richardgoff6739 Жыл бұрын
What a great video. The safety steps are all there along with the example of of the result of the kit.
@peterduthie18063 ай бұрын
You might want to expand on this video to discuss the benefit of using an AmRad capacitor with a fourth CPT terminal (compressor protection terminal ) when you are using a hard start kit. If you are using a hard start kit and your primary run capacitor fails the hard start kit will probably keep the AC starting and running but this is supposed to be hard on the compressor. With a capacitor that has a CPT terminal if the hard start kit is connected to the CPT terminal on the run capacitor and the run capacitor fails the AC won't run thus protecting the compressor.
@HowToHomeDIY3 ай бұрын
Yeah that’s a fantastic point! Will consider it for a future video somehow.
@coastie7923 жыл бұрын
Perfect. HARDSTART kit and DUAL RUN Cap installed w/ ZERO problems. Thanks for the great video. Bravo Zulu
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome! Glad it was helpful!
@demoll782 жыл бұрын
@@HowToHomeDIY what I'm doing wrong I put one in on a 3 ton my generator is 9500/12000 is a no go
@andreeriner8113 жыл бұрын
Awesome, you mite want to mention for people like me who didn’t used to know about installing that relay in the up position the way you did. I didn’t used to know that LOL. Good job.
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Andree. We are all always learning. Thank you for the feedback!
@papitosabe Жыл бұрын
$525 parts and labor quoted for me. About to do it myself. Also quoted $650 for capacitor and contactor replacement. Did it myself for $75 for parts only watching another youtube vid
@jayc471511 ай бұрын
Yea they charge insanely high
@McmM-cv9sb2 жыл бұрын
thanks I am goin to install a hard start kit on my A/C unit it is an older unit but it still run great thanks for the tip.
@leyocolombia7158 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your instructions, I just installed one in my ac unit . I’m in Hollywood Florida. 😅
@Taurrus2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Saved me $600 and I didn't blow myself up
@HowToHomeDIY2 жыл бұрын
That is always the goal. Don't get blown up! 😂 Thanks for the feedback, glad you liked it!
@stevenlight89293 жыл бұрын
It's a good idea to discharge the capacitor before you start plugging in wires to it. It can still be charged even with power off
@wesleyculver7581 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting with the max amps. Very helpful.
@JoseMunoz-jw9jr3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. It was a very good video and I learned how to install this hard start kit.
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Hey Jose, I am glad it was helpful! Thank you for the feedback!
@tmst21993 жыл бұрын
6:35: You say, "put the black lead on the common side of the capacitor." It's actually the contactor.
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Yes I misspoke but you can see I’m putting it on the contactor.
@tmst21993 жыл бұрын
May also help prevent the compressor startup from tripping the time-delay on the circuit breaker.
@acap44074 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video!!!
@sniffles86552 жыл бұрын
Gonna add one of these to my unit so that I can run it with my generator. This heat wave is causing blackouts, so would be super convenient to have. Thank you!
@HowToHomeDIY2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Enjoy the cool air in the next blackout!
@sniffles86552 жыл бұрын
@@HowToHomeDIY Thank you! You really saved me here!
@skylane18293 жыл бұрын
Am looking into getting a backup generator and I was told that this would be a good idea to install also....Thanks for the video.
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Yes it can definitely help with getting an AC started using generator power as is the case with the homeowner in this video. Thank you for the feedback!
@kwm3803 жыл бұрын
Nice demo, esp with the measurements.
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@_aurora_208612 күн бұрын
FYI hard starts are hard on your compressor. They give it and extra boost of current that it isn't made to handle. Just imagine that every time you are at a red light in your car that when it turns green you put the pedal to the floor. It isn't good for the life of your car and it isn't good on your compressor life. If your compressor barely starts and you need a season to save money to replace it then put a hard start on, it might get you a little time out of a obviously failing compressor. Or it might blow it up.
@dustinhicks8872 күн бұрын
Why are manufacturers now putting hard starts on the new units?
@mohammadaminmohammadnia33192 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for sharing your information.good luck.
@ПисательВ2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I was needing this information.
@twwap2943 жыл бұрын
Just installed two of these and was wondering what the amperage reduction was at start up. Thanks!
@SteveWhiteDallas Жыл бұрын
Look at th tag on the motor. You'll see max current or just a general amp rating. Then you'll se Running Load Amps (RLA)
@mannymixxx2 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on how to install 521 hard start with heat sequencer. This is supposed to be the best setup as hard stop kit will provide the boost needed to start the compressor thus reducing amp load which is will be good on you electric bill. And the hest sequencer will allow the condenser fan to start first to free up the refringent and the compressor few seconds later so that the compressor doesnt need to work too hard to get the refringent moving. This also reduces the noise level drasticaly. It's like having a hign end high efficiency unit that runs quite!!!!
@bobleveyАй бұрын
Thanks as always. One problem I don’t have any terminals free for the black wire on the contractor. Any suggestions, maybe a piggyback clip?
@abrahamaragon33652 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video i did what you said to do and it worked out great thank you
@barrywinfree68453 жыл бұрын
Thanks it works perfect good video
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Glad it helped!
@celestialdream49 Жыл бұрын
Thank YOU !! Subscribed !!
@HowToHomeDIY Жыл бұрын
You are welcome. Look forward to seeing you around the channel!
@num1machinegunneroif4 жыл бұрын
Man I know I shouldn't but I think of AC techs like car sales men. I just don't trust them. I have a 3 ton unit and it been short cycling forever. I have spent alot of money on different AC service companies but the all say ,Well everything checks out. They say they cleaned this and that. But they leave and the unit starts short cycling again. Yesterday I had enough. I changed every electronic component at the compressor, outside unit. Changed air handler filter and washed and cleaned coils. My unit is working like a champ now. I think upgrading the contactor from a 30amp to a forty amp. May have been the ticket.
@num1machinegunneroif4 жыл бұрын
My unit had what was called a kick start unit, blue and white wires from relay to capacitor. Is the "kick start unit the same has the hard start unit"
@HowToHomeDIY4 жыл бұрын
Hey Andy, good to see ya! That's awesome that you got everything going again yourself. A good coil cleaning can do wonders too. Sounds to me like you found your calling in life and should maybe look into being a AC tech haha! There is a hard start kit made by Rectorseal called Kickstart and it does have a blue and white wire so I would guess that was what was on your unit.
@alvingallegos6367 Жыл бұрын
I like it. Getting ready to add solar and saw a Hard Start Kit except it was almost $400 so I'm wondering if the results are the same. I believe the one you installed is very low priced in comparison.
@leobardorocha9191 Жыл бұрын
Great video....sooooo helpful 👍
@eccarter2 жыл бұрын
That’s looks real easy
@HowToHomeDIY2 жыл бұрын
The instructions are definitely pretty easy to follow that come with the kit.
@eccarter2 жыл бұрын
@@HowToHomeDIY it’s not that easy on a heat pump
@georgejarasa1736Ай бұрын
Thanks a bunch! I've subscribed! How did this 5-2-1 hard start fare after a year? I heard stories of it blowing up. The cost of it is pretty low but would you recommend this product? I'm looking for a soft starter to bring my AC startup power down to run that all ever generator. I saw your video on the Micro Air as well but that's like $350. Is there a soft start product you'd trust that doesn't break the bank? Thanks!
@saltrue15553 жыл бұрын
That was good thank you very much
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Hey Sal, I am glad you liked it. Hope it was helpful! Thank you for the feedback.
@rcinfla901711 ай бұрын
Hardstart kit does not reduce the peak startup surge current. It does reduce its time length. Hardstart kit actually slightly increases the peak current. The reason the meter showed lower is because the meter is not capable of representing the correct reading for the shorter current burst period. Most surge mode/peak mode AC clamp on meters requires 0.3 to 0.5 seconds of current pulse time. A hardstart kit can reduce the startup surge period to less than 0.2 seconds.
@djmjr77 Жыл бұрын
Great vid! Have a question for you. I have read reviews on Amazon for hard start kits, where the user says the hard start ruined their compressor and had the major expense of replacing it. Is this possible for a hard start to ruin a compressor? Maybe they installed it incorrectly? Crappy brand? They seem pretty safe watching your vid, but these reviews have frightened me. I want to install a hard start so I can use a generator.
@googuser4040Ай бұрын
How do I determine which model of Hard Start Kit to purchase ? What specs should I look for on my unit to identify the appropriate kit needed ? Thank you.
@condor56352 жыл бұрын
Is the Yellow line you measured amps max the line that goes to the Start terminal on the compressor? I believe so
@spelunkerd2 жыл бұрын
What kind of relay was on the unit before you added the hard start kit? Do these commonly not have a start capacitor at all, they just leave the start windings and run cap in parallel with the run windings? Is that what they call a PSC motor?
@77damienjohnson3 жыл бұрын
I'm curious, I just watched your installation video on soft start kit and then one on you installing the hard start kit a month later. Which one did you end up sticking with for use?
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Hey Damien, on my AC I have the soft start kit installed still. I installed the hard start kit on another home as it was a much smaller AC unit with a very large generator so it just needed a little boost to help with everything. Both the hard start and soft start have their place, just depends on the situation.
@tdlin17213 ай бұрын
Will the failure of a hard or soft start kit causes the compressor from starting? If it acts only as an assistant, then the compressor should be able to start from its run capacitor after its failure. Is this true?
@kyallmcgee40657 ай бұрын
I have a new "MARS" MTx hard start kit, which was bought for my 3 1/2 ton heat pump a year ago. It has only two wires. My house is powered by a transformer that is around 400 feet from the electrical panel, and I am just now, after 20 years of operation, having the lights flicker when the heat pump comes on. Last year I lost the capacitor, and a new one was put in place. I had had the hard start kit when the service guy came, but I couldn't find it.... I owned and operated a sheet metal shop / HVAC company for 19 years. My training was in sheet metal, and load calculation for proper sizing of equipment, thus I always had to have service tech employees...so I am not completely without understanding about these machines. But you showed us the three wire hard start hookup, how about the two wire ones?
@tomdelnevo40722 ай бұрын
I have a Klein Tools meter similar to yours - the CL220. I can't seem to get an In-Rush amp reading. I have the dial set on the 200/400A setting. When my units kick on, I am only getting regular running apms. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. Is there a special setting for the In Rush amps? Or maybe I am clamping the wrong wire?
@soleilsoleil8287 Жыл бұрын
Nice n simple thx
@easylifefam1647 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video. It is really what i was looking for. However, my issue is slightly different. I have the hard start kit installed few years ago, and now i want to just change the capacitor. Can i just buy any generic capacitor with the same MFD to replace the old one? Or i need to buy a hard start kit to replace ?
@hmsmedia2005Ай бұрын
My AC unit/heat pump has a kickstart installed with 2 blue wires that attach directly to the capacitor. Is that correct if it only has the 2 blue wires? The unit is old.. it’s a York from about 1996.
@9856CB2 жыл бұрын
Matt, shouldn’t you first discharge the original start capacitor? I thought they all store a hefty voltage charge.
@HowToHomeDIY2 жыл бұрын
To be on the safe side you should. However they rarely have any charge on them. They should discharge through the windings especially after power has been disconnected. But to be safe you should check.
@demoll783 жыл бұрын
Which one I need for a 3.5 ton
@rahminh7 ай бұрын
Where did you put the black wire at?
@lilo24693 жыл бұрын
AWESOME
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
I am glad you liked it. Thank you for the feedback!
@Cenlalowell3 жыл бұрын
Had one installed yesterday. In rush was 72 lower it to 21. It also sounds more quiet than before.
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Seriously?! Those are awesome results! Did they just install the hard start or did they add a delay as well?
@Cenlalowell3 жыл бұрын
@@HowToHomeDIY just the hard start like you did in the video. The AC guy said that's all I needed
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Well looks like he was right. That’s great! Glad you’re all setup now.
@tripjet9992 жыл бұрын
"quieter"
@Cenlalowell2 жыл бұрын
@@tripjet999 thanks for the grammar lesson
@natusfreedom4725 күн бұрын
Heard people say only use this kit on older a/c units , because it might damage newer units ? Mine a/c is 20yrs old , hope it doesn’t hurt , any other universal models , anyone would recommend
@degen_dad7682 Жыл бұрын
The soft start is better right? Because there’s a 79% reduction of inrush?
@mobilecommunicationsnetwor52682 жыл бұрын
What lead did you use to test In Rush current?
@Darton-ok5xtАй бұрын
after install original 5-2-1 hard start kit, seem the AC when turn on sound like it kick in louder harder than before, pls help why
@OldBaldDad3 жыл бұрын
Would a kit like this have much benefit with a new high efficiency AC? Or is it mainly only good for older units?
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
If it doesn't already have a hard start kit installed on it and you are wanting to do it for the purpose of using a generator then yes it would benefit that scenario in that it would get the compressor started faster so that a generator could potentially handle it. Some argue that they are good for the compressor regardless.
@mikek.99802 жыл бұрын
Hi, Great Video! Can these be installed on window AC units? I think 6000 BTUs. My lights flicker and would like to reduce these events. Thanks!!!
@PH-md8xp Жыл бұрын
Which cable did you use the clamp meter on to measure inrush current? Thanks.
@TheWilferch Жыл бұрын
OK...the black wire of the hard start kit is attached to the terminal with all the other black wires ( as viewed left vs right side of a double-pole relay).....BUT....should the hard start kit black wire be connected on the output side of the contactor ?( top...like you did...to "load")...or...should it have been attached to the incoming line side ( bottom?)....all these are "black" but now I'm asking bottom or top of contactor? And does it even make a difference?
@degen_dad7682 Жыл бұрын
Currently I’m running a hard start ( just moved in two months ago and it was already there ), 4 ton unit/ and the handler is upstairs in the middle of the house. Think it would be ok to switch out to the big daddy soft start I just bought??
@hotchicksolo6350 Жыл бұрын
hi sir….! My capacitor have 4 terminals are common, Herm, Fan, and CPT. So if i would like to install a hard kit . How is wiring . May you help…..! Thanks
@shaileshshah153 Жыл бұрын
I have the new compressor installed (Inwarranty)in my 4 ton ac. Do you recommand to installa 5-2-1 hard start kit?. I still have 1year warrenty left.(It expires in 2024. ) What is your suggestion for this hard kit?
@easylifefam1647 Жыл бұрын
Can you provide the product link? Is it good for 3 tonn AC?
@Liar4092 жыл бұрын
I watched your video on installing a soft start kit. I think this may be what I need to do, but I have a related question. You said you first checked the start-up amps using the Inrush feature of your tester. You appeared to be using a Klein Tools Clamp Meter, model CL110, however according to Klein, that model does not have the Inrush feature, nor does the CL800 that is listed in the Amazon link. The CL110 is sold at Home Depot right now for $55, whereas the only one that Klein says will read Inrush, is the CL900 model. That one is listed at 3 times the CL110. I realize this video in over a year old and was wondering if Klein has down graded the features of their meters, or if you had some way of tricking the CL110 into showing Inrush amps? I enjoy your videos very much and hope you can get the time to shoot me an answer, Jim F.
@justindees29 Жыл бұрын
Good question. I'm curious about that too
@Ryan-dj5ku Жыл бұрын
Most of their multi meters have a min max feature that records it for you. It doesn't have in rush listed per se. I think either of the ones you listed would have the min max feature, but didn't check
@louissparks24963 жыл бұрын
Are there any precautions needed to be taken when working around that large capacitor. I saw you cut power to the unit, but don"t those caps hold a high charge for a while?
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Hey Louis, the capacitor in some cases can hold a charge but in many cases it will be discharged through the windings on the compressor. But to take precautions you could use a screwdriver for instance and while holding the insulated end, touch the metal end to the terminals on top of the capacitor simultaneously, two terminals at a time, to discharge any energy that may be there. The "correct" way though would be to use a resistor but many use a screwdriver. Hope this helps! Thank you for the question.
@nedwilliams38283 жыл бұрын
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@r.h.01013 жыл бұрын
Would it be possible to somehow add another capacitor and reduce the start up load even more?
@tmst21993 жыл бұрын
I don't think so. A capacitor adds torque by offsetting, rather than supplementing, the magnetic force applied to the rotor. So as long as the capacitor's microfarad capacity is sufficient for the motor there is no advantage to increasing it. At least that's my understanding. You'd probably have to ask an engineer to get a better answer. I understand that a hard-start kit works not by "reducing the load" but by further advancing the rotation of the magnetic force on the rotor during startup.
@Phelper99 Жыл бұрын
Question - when removing the main capacitor for testing, does the hard-start capacitor need to be jumped/discharged first?
@HowToHomeDIY Жыл бұрын
Always safest to discharge the capacitor if it is going to be work on at all. It should not have a charge on it but on rare occasion it can.
@victordileonardo74983 ай бұрын
Beautiful video, except you did not discharge capacitor before touching.
@paulgordon2373 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your great videos . I have 1 question I installed a soft start that you recommended can I still install a hard start also and run them as a combo ? Thank you again
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Hey Paul, no, can’t run both. If I remember correctly, the soft start instructions talked about if you already had a hard start installed, to remove it. Hope this helps! Thanks for the feedback!
@tgwaste4 ай бұрын
$817 quote... so far parts on amazon $80. Hopefully ill be able to do this myself.
@kendo86124 ай бұрын
Potential Relay must be installed with proper orientation, they will show an arrow or designated to top. If installed incorrectly they will fail to disconnect the starting capacitor from the compressor causing potential failure.
@Matt-fu9bm3 ай бұрын
lol 😅
@imac786 Жыл бұрын
I was thinking to install a soft starter to my 1.5 ton AC unit to run it on a solar inverter and reduce inrush current demand, after seeing this video I am wondering if I should do the exact opposite and install a hard starter.
@carlosreyes6448 Жыл бұрын
Soft start is better, has Bluetooth
@imac786 Жыл бұрын
@@carlosreyes6448 where I am, I dont have access to fancy soft starters with bluetooth but I can get a chinees no frills soft starter and possibly hard starter which one do you think is better to reduce inrush current to solar inverter?
@carlosreyes6448 Жыл бұрын
@@imac786 micro air easy start, I'm doing the same thing myself. Solar it reduces in, rush by 70 percent. But they are way more expensive. Like 369.00 it's worth it.
@imac786 Жыл бұрын
@@carlosreyes6448 hmm in little over 370 dollars I can buy a brand new inverter tech air conditioning unit which does not require a soft start. But chinees no frills soft starts which are about 20 dollars can (they claim) soft start my old but good condition air con unit. Soft start tech is in fact really simple so I dont think the eye watering amounts some high end suppliers charge are justified. What do you think
@alistairbalistair95963 жыл бұрын
I need it for a 5000btu a/c because of amp draw. Im learning not all hardstart kits are the same... some dont lower that initial amp draw at all while some do
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
What is the amp draw on the unit?
@brycelawmaster37462 жыл бұрын
Hard start kits are only to be used on older units that are having a hard time starting. Soft starts are the way to go on newer compressors.
@BRISTOLFORCE200918 күн бұрын
Unless you’re compressor won’t start due to being locked up, happened to me
@628Amos Жыл бұрын
Question... My existing AC unit has a hard start installed. Would it be a good idea to change it to a soft start like the one in your other video?
@HowToHomeDIY Жыл бұрын
It depends on why the hard start was installed. If it’s an older unit that the compressor gets stuck and needs the extra jolt of electricity to get started then I would stay with the hard start as the soft start may or may not be able to start up a compressor like that. If the reason it was installed was to make it easier on a generator and the compressor would start up fine without the hard start connected to it then I always feel the soft start is a better device due to all of the added benefits to it. So don’t know your particular situation but that is kind of a brief overview of what I myself would look for and do.
@chaitee78173 жыл бұрын
Hello...My a/c unit is 41 years old and is beginning to short-cycle. Tech said rotor is beginning to lock up. Offered to install hard start kit @$270, but could not guarantee it would help. I declined. My question is, are all of these kits universal, or do I need to order a specific brand? My a/c is a Heil 3-ton.
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
For the most part they are universal and just need to look for one that is rated for the size of your AC unit. 3 ton, 4 ton, etc. In your case, it sounds like you need to find one rated for a 3 ton unit. No specific brand is necessary. But definitely just read the description before purchasing to make sure it matches your unit.
@chaitee78173 жыл бұрын
@@HowToHomeDIY Thank you for saving me a ton of money!
@Sluggo01 Жыл бұрын
OK I heard you when you said that the black wire goes to the capacitor I think you meant it goes to the low side of the relay am I right you may have missed spoken there
@carlosreyes6448 Жыл бұрын
Yes it goes to the relay
@Sluggo01 Жыл бұрын
@@carlosreyes6448 alls good
@Admiralejn2 жыл бұрын
How do you tell whether single or dual capacitor
@tommyatt81932 ай бұрын
Hi Alan, can I remove this 521 potential relay and I have two capacitors. Can I take out the 521 and convert my 2 ton AC unit to just a dual cab?
@tommyatt81932 ай бұрын
Because I’m wanting to put in a soft start kit
@tommyatt81932 ай бұрын
I’m wanting to install a new 13.5 k Generator to house.
@kimjuiyoung1686 Жыл бұрын
Does this kit stay forever or just a few times?
@HowToHomeDIY Жыл бұрын
It stays.
@tunnelwind1 Жыл бұрын
so what is better a 5-2-1 Hard Start Kit or a soft start kit. they both drop the start up current draw
@HowToHomeDIY Жыл бұрын
Well a hard start actually increases the inrush but it starts up the compressor faster so it seems as though it lowers it. I personally believe the soft start is the much better option with features that will extend the life of the compressor. A hard start uses more torque to start it up where a soft starter gradually ramps up using just enough power to start it.
@TexasBuyer20013 жыл бұрын
Very nice video. What brand is the A/C?
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
It is a Carrier. Thank you for the feedback!
@jesselopez26642 жыл бұрын
How do you know which instructions to go with as far as the type of capacitor type, dual or two pole?
@Ryan-dj5ku Жыл бұрын
Dual has three sets of terminals. Two pole only has two.
@kbkayson Жыл бұрын
Why does the relay need to be installed in a specific orientation?
@m.t.31096 ай бұрын
That is what the manufacturer stipulates in the install instructions
@alishahzad-USA2 жыл бұрын
my ac comprassor is locked so should i instal this kit to start work
@BRISTOLFORCE200918 күн бұрын
Yea, mine was locked up from the factory, they put one on for us and it worked
@skipsheetz27903 жыл бұрын
Do you recommend a particular brand of kit?
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
I can't speak for any of the other ones. The one I put in the description is the one I installed and it has worked great. The reviews seemed like the best as well.
@asadandrew Жыл бұрын
I have a Lennox 2 stage 1 seer 5 ton unit, the lights dim when it fires on, do I need a hard start kit? Can I even put one in on a 2 stage unit ?
@Matt-fu9bm3 ай бұрын
Yes
@Matt-fu9bm3 ай бұрын
Same as a single stage , still starts the same
@sgjesse133 жыл бұрын
So since the original start up amps was at 72, does that mean it would be to much for my generator and 50amp inlet to handle? Meaning it will only work if i install a hard start kit?
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Yes correct. More than likely you will need a hard start kit or a soft start kit. Whichever you decide is best for your situation and sized generator.
@sgjesse133 жыл бұрын
I just had my 50amp inlet installed .. my house and 3.5 ton ac unit is two years old .. guess I need to find out what the start up amps is before attempting to power it with generator
@sgjesse133 жыл бұрын
I have the firman trifuel which I plan to run on natural gas and propane .. give me between 5500 - 6500 of running power .. do you know what may be better? Hard or soft?
@DJ_Williams8 ай бұрын
What’s the difference between a hard start and an easy start??
@thomasmann35602 ай бұрын
Only difference is the relay use to remove the start capacitor from the circuit after start. Hard start used a potential relay. Soft(easy) start used a ptc relay. That's literally the only difference. Easy starts cost a lot because the also delay the compressor start to after the fan is on.
@kenpappas95202 жыл бұрын
Surprised you didn't short the cap before wiring.
@HowToHomeDIY2 жыл бұрын
Typically the cap will be discharged through the windings. I have never had one shock me but it would certainly be a good safety measure to take as they can sometimes still have a charge.
@steve08263 жыл бұрын
Question: I suspect the startup Amp before/after this hard start kit are identical, if you test the black wire Amp.
@tmst21993 жыл бұрын
Some good questions here would be: Why does the hard-star capacitor get connected to these particular terminals? Why does it get connected to the existing capacitor instead of directly to the compressor? Does it work by increasing the angle of force on the rotor? Or by supplementing it? What is the difference between a hard-start capacitor and the typical start capacitor installed at the factory?
@jmcbike2 жыл бұрын
The hard start capacitor is temporarily put in parallel with the run capacitor (only briefly on startup). Since the compressor induction motor is run on a single phase supply, there has to be a created second phase for it to start and run, the second phase created by the aux motor winding and the run capacitor which phase shifts the single phase angle for that one winding. The hard start idea is that the phase angle between the main motor winding and the aux coil winding is increased with increased capacitance, thus more torque at a slow speed. But that hard start capacitor must be removed when running at speed or it will overheat the capacitor, thus the relay cuts it out of the circuit in normal running.
@Ryan-dj5ku Жыл бұрын
@@jmcbike is a hard start needed when you have a start capacitor or is it just the same thing ?
@jmcbike Жыл бұрын
@@Ryan-dj5ku The hard start capacitor just adds a bit more capacitance to the existing start capacitor. But only for starting- it is removed from the start circuit after starting, unlike the start capacitor which remains in the circuit. Some compressors work fine without the hard start kit. My compressor started fine most of the time without the kit- except when it got hot. Added the kit for peace of mind on those really hot days.
@wadib3eed73 жыл бұрын
Is Hard Start kit a combination of relay and capacitor inside it ?
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
It is, two different parts.
@wadib3eed73 жыл бұрын
@@HowToHomeDIY The capacitor works for the starting up time to boost the compressor and disconnecting it from the circuit ?
@aliciashinn67963 жыл бұрын
I just got robbed. the AC person charged me $311.
@chaitee78173 жыл бұрын
Yep. I almost got robbed. The a/c tech that looked at my old a/c unit was going to charge 270 for the hard start kit, and couldn't guarantee it would fix the problem! It turns out that just cleaning the coils did the trick. Still got popped for $140.
@abubakerabubaker6320 Жыл бұрын
Price
@demoll783 жыл бұрын
What about 3.5 ton it still will work
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
They do make hard start kits for 3.5 ton units.
@ac777 Жыл бұрын
Isn't the start capacitor supposed to be mounted with the terminals up? As per instructions: "Mount the 5-2-1® Kit potential relay and start capacitor in a suitable location within the electrical box. The potential relay should be mounted with the mounting tab up. The capacitor should be mounted with the terminals up." REASON: Most Capacitors are oil filled and could be subject to leakage therefore it is always recommended to minimize the chance of leakage
@sc225Ай бұрын
Wow don't you need to discharge the capacitor first ?