How To Repair Your Home A/C Condenser For $19.10-----Verses $390.00 A/C Fan Won't Turn

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@MrKnowItAllGuru 3 ай бұрын

Folks this is one Item you need to always have a spare of amzn.to/4bUSwX8 and I'm not kidding. Also We are not being paid to share this we are always on a mission to help great subscribers like you. Quote of the week: *I believe that fortitude is key. More than anything, be consistent. Go at it. Go at it. Go at it. When you succeed, don’t forget the responsibility of making somebody else succeed with you.*

@Bigfoot14000 3 ай бұрын

Good video. It's also important to verify that the old capacitor has been discharged prior to touching the terminals.

@MrKnowItAllGuru 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and sharing, have a great week Bigfoot! Guru Mike & team

@Uticagreens 3 ай бұрын

Good point. Always ground out the capacitor by touching the terminals with an insulated screwdriver. Even a dead capacitor can hold some residual charge.

@Bigfoot14000 3 ай бұрын

Useful video. It's also important to verify that the old capacitor is discharged prior to touching the terminals.

@MrKnowItAllGuru 3 ай бұрын

Yes, you are right, thanks for the view and input, have a great day. Guru Mike & team

@TheSwitzAutomotive 3 ай бұрын

Mike, I did a video on why I went with the new Ameristar by American Standard. In the video I talk about making your old R22 until last and last and last (I got 17 years out of mine before all the R22 leaked out of the unit). I was able to get 17 years out of it by replacing the (1) capacitor, (2) contactor switch and (3) motor, all for a little over $100 total. I just bought those things ahead of time when they were on fire sale from different places, and just kept them for when needed. Just about anyone can do this type of work. Thanks again my man!

@MrKnowItAllGuru 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Our pleasure to share Switz! Thank you for the view and comment, we truly appreciate it, hope you have a fantastic day my friend. Guru Mike & team

@krisnace 3 ай бұрын

Hey Mike I live in Arizona You know our temps get blistering hot in the summer. My AC is still under warranty and about 3 weeks ago that is exactly what happened to mine. That is the second time in my AC unit is only 8 years old. My HVAC guy where I bought my unit came out and he told me the problem is several years back the capacitors were about seven or eight about 8 in high and probably about 4 to 5 in in diameter and they lasted a long time then they started putting these small ones in the newer units and he said especially with our heat they just don't last. I was lucky enough mine was still under warranty I didn't have to pay a single penny but you are so right and telling people to buy spares especially depending on where you live. Our summer temps have been 113 to 118 already thanks again for sharing and God bless

@MrKnowItAllGuru 3 ай бұрын

It's our pleasure to share. Thank you for watching and sharing, we really appreciate the input, hope you have a fantastic day, God bless my friend. Guru Mike & team

@kylemlm 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic video, this is an easy fix, and learned a bunch today Sir. Thank you.

@MrKnowItAllGuru 3 ай бұрын

Glad to help Kyle! It's an easy fix, for way less $$ :) Thank you as always for watching, hope you have a fantastic week my friend. Guru Mike & team

@paultavares465 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for another great video I've changed both capacitors in my ac and furnace and saved hundreds

@MrKnowItAllGuru 3 ай бұрын

Excellent! Thank you for watching and sharing, we appreciate the input, have a fantastic week my friend. Guru Mike & team

@steveg5576 3 ай бұрын

I just cleaned my condenser coil today -- spray on condenser cleaner from the box store on the outside. Did not take off fan / top. Moderate garden hose spray from the outside. Inside discharge temp went down 4 deg.

@MrKnowItAllGuru 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and sharing, have a great week Steve. Guru Mike & team

@Leonardokite 3 ай бұрын

Definitely one of the most common issues with HVAC systems. Also one of the easiest to fix. And as you noted, major savings!

@MrKnowItAllGuru 3 ай бұрын

For sure Leonard! Thanks for the view and comment, it's always a pleasure, have a fantastic week my friend. Guru Mike & team

@Nico_335i_DCT 3 ай бұрын

Great save of money Mike. Yep, these fans need a phase shift to 'know' which direction they have to spin. The capacitor causes this shift. Thanks for sharing and have a great week. Dutch regards Nico.

@MrKnowItAllGuru 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely Nico! Thanks for the view and comment my friend, hope you have a great week as well. Guru Mike & team

@ScotWalt858 3 ай бұрын

Great tip!!

@MrKnowItAllGuru 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting Scott, it's always a pleasure my friend. Hope you have a fantastic week. Guru Mike & team

@BruceLyeg 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! I'll keep that in mind. Our ac is working overtime right now

@MrKnowItAllGuru 3 ай бұрын

Glad to help Bruce! Thank you for watching and commenting, have a great week my friend. Guru Mike & team

@wolverine89893 3 ай бұрын

Julio sounds like he does not like working for you 😂😂 Awesome way to handle a non moving motor by fixing the problem. 💪

@MrKnowItAllGuru 3 ай бұрын

Hoolio gets a little testy when it's so hot outside :) Thanks for the view and comment wolverine, hope you have a great week my friend. Guru Mike & team

@SwiftyMcVeigh851 3 ай бұрын

Good stuff.

@MrKnowItAllGuru 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and commenting, have a great week. Guru Mike & team

@4rdF1Hunny 3 ай бұрын

$120 job for my father in law’s hvac company. $30 or so for the DIY, and free for me!

@MrKnowItAllGuru 3 ай бұрын

That's a bargain!! Thanks for the view and comment, hope you have a fantastic weekend my friend. Guru Mike & team

@alexguzman5547 3 ай бұрын

Yeah caps go bad over time. Down here HVAC isn't common outside of commercial buildings, but of all the times the aircons have gone kaput, most were caps, a couple were relay switches, and one ancient window unit was the coils just losing the battle against time... and then there's just the annoying drain line clogs and dry rotting cheap butt tubing. As for cousin Hoolio, I heard that his favorite panaderia closed down so he can't get his cafecito so he's grumpy on mornings. He needs that double espresso with diabetes level sugar to form words before noon. 😂

@MrKnowItAllGuru 3 ай бұрын

LOL, he sure does, Alex!! Thanks for the view and comment, we really appreciate it, hope you have a fantastic week my friend. Guru Mike & team

@willmallory9085 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@MrKnowItAllGuru 3 ай бұрын

Our pleasure Will! Thank you for the view, it's always appreciated, hope you have a great day my friend. Guru Mike & team

@scottcarr2871 3 ай бұрын

I had a capacitor go recently . I watched the HVAC guy fix it. He showed me how the capacitor was concave ontop like a gabage can lid. He said when they are like that you instantly know the capacitor is the problem 99% of the time.

@MrKnowItAllGuru 2 ай бұрын

Good to know Scott! Thank you for watching and sharing, have a fantastic day my friend. Guru Mike & team

@marksreviewsandrants8554 3 ай бұрын

I replaced my capacitor 2 times,they lasted about 5 years,you can turn the fan on with a stick,but as soon as it reaches the set temperature it cuts off,I had to replace my ac system 2 weeks ago,the second system I bought in almost 31 years living here,the first time I replaced my capacitor I took a trip through all kinds of traffic to get to the parts place,the second time I got it from Amazon.

@MrKnowItAllGuru 3 ай бұрын

The one we just replaced in this unit lasted about 15 years. Thanks for watching and sharing, we always appreciate the input, have a fantastic weekend Mark. Guru Mike & team

@marstondavis 3 ай бұрын

Here in California that type of service, with part, would not be under $400. So, yes, you can do it. Just make sure you wear rubber cloves. Those capacitors hold a charge that can be released in an instant. SAFETY FIRST!

@MrKnowItAllGuru 3 ай бұрын

Agreed! Thank you for watching and sharing Marston, it's always a pleasure, have a great week my friend. Guru Mike & team

@sheepdog3828 3 ай бұрын

IF the CAP needs replacing and the unit is on social security, replace the contractor also. Really, those cheap little flimsy contacts have little surface area. Julio, tell em vato...

@MrKnowItAllGuru 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and sharing, have a great week. Guru Mike & team

@monkeybusiness1999 3 ай бұрын

Have a Trane AC/heat pump that blows the outdoor unit capicitor at least once a year. It is very old, but it runs great & keeps perfect temperature otherwise. Since Tranes are built differently from most other brand AC/heat pumps, does anyone know if they require a special type of capacitor? Vs the standard universal types most HVAC service companies use. Thank you, if anyone can share some advice. (I've researched on line but answers vary too much for me to understand. I also asked my service HVAC tech, who works for a non-authorized Trane dealer, & he very abruptly cut me off mid-sentence to say their generic capacitors work with all heat pump brands, including Trane. His reaction made me a little wary. And inquisitive. )

@MrKnowItAllGuru 2 ай бұрын

I am going to agree with your HVAC tech, because most of these are made in China and the quality just isn't there anymore. You may need to contact Trane directly and just purchase a slew of them for when you need them. Thanks for watching, have a great weekend. Guru Mike & team

@monkeybusiness1999 2 ай бұрын

@@MrKnowItAllGuru Great idea, thank you for your reply. 👌