How to Replace a Capacitor

How to replace a capacitor on an air conditioner / AC and blower motor in furnace. I go over how to replace the dual run capacitor in the condenser unit step by step, explaining how and why in the process. I also replace the capacitor in the furnace for the blower motor. I show how I adjust the bracket/strap to fit any size capacitor and how to check the capacitors with a meter. By the time you will be done with the video, you will be a capacitor wizard ;)
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[@Senchronize]

thanks to your video, I changed it in about 20 minutes and saved me around $350! May you and your family live a healthy life!

[@seanmathews1826]

As an HVAC tech I would agree that $350 for a capacitor is too high. The national average is about $160 plus a dispatch fee of around $85 for a total of $245 to do that repair. However if you are going to ask me to drive 25 miles after 8 PM in the evening to look at your air conditioner I don't want to hear any complaining about the cost of the repair. We have overhead costs to cover and I don't work for minimum wage.

[@kennethsilvestri4161]

Yup just forwarded Amazon link and this video to a few buds.

[@seanmathews1826]

@@BGood496 I don't earn $70 to $100 an hour which is what lawyers earn per hour. But let me explain it further so you are not so ignorant in the future. Now about that $245 charge I spoke of in the last post. About 4 employees at the company are going to take a piece of that $245. First there is the guy who does nothing but inventory everyday to make sure all the trucks in the fleet are stocked so repairs can be done in a timely manner. He he gets paid to do that. Next there is that nice lady you talked to on the phone that booked the call and dispatched the technician to your home. She doesn't work for free. Then there is the technician who works long hours in the heat and cold weather. I expect to be paid. And lastly there is the boss who is not in business to break even. None of the above includes the cost of the part it's self and business insurance and and fuel used in the work truck to get to the homes of ungrateful ignorant boobs that don't understand the concept of overhead business costs.

[@keytothegate68]

This is better than going to college

[@carsonchips]

After doing a bunch of other maintenance steps, my AC compressor still wasn’t kicking on. For this video and the 20 other videos I watched, thank you!! This saved us a few hundred bucks on a HVAC service call.

[@peterjoy931]

Thanks for this. I followed your instructions and changed out a flauty capacitor. You saved me a few hundred dollars!

[@JohnSchneider-dm2wy]

Finally -- someone who discusses how to discharge, read, and test a capacitor. Much better than the typical how-to video.

[@gamin4jesus]

Thanks so much brother! My wife and I rent. The property manager was taking too long. Your two videos and a $9 capacitor did the job. God bless you! 🙏

[@PimpLifeEnt]

If you don't mind me asking, what was wrong with your unit? I'm having an issue with my AC not cooling, HVAC guy said it's probably the capacitor. I just had the compressor replaced a month ago so I know it isn't that.

[@gamin4jesus]

@@PimpLifeEnt The fan outside wasn't spinning and it was making a humming sound.

[@johnr.803]

You have GREAT communication skills! Very clear and easy to follow and learn. Thank you!

[@FutbolBaba]

Thank you so much. The technician quoted us $220. I paid $14 for the capacitor on Amazon. This video was spot on!

[@betsaidacruz871]

Do you have to buy the same exact capacitor ? The one in my HVAC was discontinued so I’m not sure how to look for another one

[@joebyron9]

@@betsaidacruz871 no all capacitors do the exact same thing they are completely interchangeable

[@seanmathews1826]

@@joebyron9 All capacitors are not the same. Some are better quality than others.

[@dazedconfuzed6]

@@betsaidacruz871 not all capacitors are the same as the guy below said. All you have to do is pull the old one out and match specs to a new one. Make sure microfarad numbers and voltage match then it will work properly.

[@bazookamoose7224]

Dude thanks for helping homeowners, seems industry hates DIY repairs.

[@ketchuponeggs1149]

Yup, and then they overcharge and wonder why people would rather do it themselves

[@fartz666]

In Florida, if you call an AC guy to come and look at your AC and give you an estimate and stuff, some of them will secretly drain coolant fluid or intentionally break or otherwise sabotage your AC unit in some way so they can tell you that you need to replace the whole thing.

[@dirtyred1687]

I'm in the Chicago Land area. It's called heating and cheating cooling and fooling. They will do everything and lie and cheat is just terrible and they're allowed to get away with it

[@haydenb6221]

@@ketchuponeggs1149 yea the thing is most people can’t do it them selves because of the supply houses. In my area none of the supply house will not sell if your not licensed. If you can do it your self and complain about the price don’t call us. That’s what we tell consumers

[@haydenb6221]

@@fartz666 no your just dumb 😂 there’s no such thing called coolant fluid

[@MrSoulMonk]

Great explanation! People like you are a breath of fresh air. An HVAC company told me my blower capacitor was low on charge and suggested replacing it. They quoted me $267 to do so. The capacitor sits in a cradle outside the blower motor with two leads! I was floored at the price. I bought the same capacitor for $10. Enough said.

[@OceansBane]

They charged you for labor and the drive. That’s business.

[@pcoronasty]

Thanks for your video, my AC was not turning on, after a little research I found out that the problem most likely was the capacitor, my first reaction was to call a local ac parts store, they woult not sell me one because i needed to be licensed( license to steal or to be a thief), I asked how much they would charge me to come and diagnose, they said 180 for the visit and 200 for the capacitor, the capacitor is 17 dlls on Amazon, I ended up buying one and changing it my self, I am back in business, Victory !! 17 instead of the 380 those thieves wanted to charge me !!!

[@acuraledgend9648]

Im so stoked it worked...cleaned it first then did capacitor....its ice cold ...thanks

[@mndave668]

I do not usually comment on youtube videos, but this helped me save a lot of money when out air went out this last week. Just the fan was working on the outside unit . The compressor stopped working. Got over 87 inside the house and our portable air conditioners didn't cut it. I used your video and went to to a local plumbing parts place and found the exact capacitor I needed. I safely discharged the old one and put new one in. At first the whole unit started up quieter and I could not tell the compressor was on. I was surprised when I put my hand on coolent line going into house and it was super cold. So thanks!! this video was the difference between getting a big bill or helping myself and not waiting a couple of days.....

[@user-bc4kt9fb4l]

This video allowed me to diagnose and fix my ac without having to call a tech. Me and kids are now enjoying the ac again in this 97 degree heat so thank you so much for this detailed video that saved me hundreds on having someone come out and fix it!

[@junrenman]

You're the man! Found the one I needed through your links and didn't get electrocuted XD

[@annapietrucha7486]

Thank you so much for the video! My fan was spinning so my motor wasn’t seized up so must be capacitor…. Went on Amazon & bought 2 capacitors gentec 40/5 for $16 (Genteq division of Regal Beloit Corporation, and the rebranding of Regal Beloit's GE ECM, GE Capacitors and GE Commercial Motors divisions). Received them and my 19 year old watched your video, shut off all power, emergency shut off, fuse box, and at disconnect, took pics of old capacitor, checked there was no power & put in the new. A/C up and running! Thank you again for detailed video!

[@chriss8354]

My condenser went out this afternoon so I called a local AC repairman for an appointment tomorrow afternoon. Decided to check out KZbin first to see what i could do and saw this video. Ran to the nearest ACE to get a capacitor, followed your instructions, and it 5 minutes got it running again! Now I get to cancel that appointment. Thank you so much!

[@lar4305]

LOL , ac service people hate this guys channel .

[@skiterbite]

Brother, either you practice a lot or your a natural teacher/actor...well done.

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Thank you! :) I appreciate the comment!

[@tc96z1]

Agree with that one!!!

[@shunjohn3567]

@@WordofAdviceTV You are GOOD My Friend!!!!!!

[@djsalseromusica5433]

Love this! Will said brother Dan.

[@The3NAN01]

Indeed he is if I could give you a million likes I would you just saved me time and money waiting on someone else really appreciate it, I never comment on people vids except Oilver Tree or Gorillaz but this deserves thumbs up.

[@kevinodonnell7817]

Wow...thank you so much for this video. Called around to HVAC repair... they refused to provide a labour rate....only a job rate (when on site)..... I bought the capacitor from Amazon $35. Solved the problem! The repair guy wanted to sell me a capacitor for $145... just the part...haha

[@sloanbj]

Very good. The Dutch accent is nice as well!

[@datsumcrzysht]

I've usually watch tons of videos to ensure that I'm not overlooking any aspect of whatever it is that I'm repairing. You're clear, concise, and extremely thorough, which I can certainly appreciate. Thank you!

[@ourgodisfaithful]

I have no experience in fixing AC but I was able to fixed my AC with this video . The capacitor was broken . Thank you just sent some $$ to your PayPal. Thank you for taking your time to teach us . May GOD bless your abundantly ❤

[@jlui21]

- I paid my AC guy $150 to fix this. I would not have known it was the capacitor, but still...Good vid.

[@ourgodisfaithful]

@@jlui21 I paid the guy $65 just to diagnose it and he wanted to charge extra $ 250for replacement of capacitor. So I researched it online more about capacitor and saw this video and bought the capacitor for $9 and fixed it my self. Not too bad for $150 for your capacitor with labor. But next time we both know I know to fixed the capacitor 😛

[@theg-men8961]

Haha! Hey, God knows what’s up man! Helping us with people like this to save us money. God bless

[@moto6657]

Thanks for the video. The AC in house we are renting went out and the rental company didn't seem to be in any hurry to fix it. I work as a maintenance mechanic myself so I opened up the housing and seen a puff up capacitor. So I went to the hardware store and bought one for 20 bucks. It working again thanks

[@Rahhbit]

Thanks, following your diagnostic video, common ac problem video, and now this video, I was able to replace my capacitor within hours of realizing I had a problem on a 108 degree day for under $30. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

[@keyesd]

Dude. You are an absolute legend. I’ve gone from being clueless and too intimidated to mess with my A/C system to confident and super interested in how the thing actually works. I’ve watched at least a couple hours of your vids. Just replaced my capacitor by myself on a Sunday for 25 bucks. THANK YOU FOR THESE AWESOME VIDEOS!

[@hjoeph79]

Best Capacitor replacement video on youtube hands down....

[@JUSTinTx254]

You are heaven sent bro!! My buddy recommended someone who I thought gave a very fair price of $125 to do this 2years , I watched and thought it looked simple, and here I am doin it myself after a storm lastnight.

[@biltrex]

Just wanted to add to the grateful voices around here for this video and your others. After our system stopped cooling yesterday, I checked around everything I could, and eventually by listening to the neighbor's unit could tell that our compressor wasn't running even though the fan was. I didn't know about the dual capacitors until now. Anyway, found a local hardware store that carried the capacitors, and with your instructions had it changed out in minutes and cool air was back in our lives! You've really done a great service to homeowners!

[@stevenschillinger8121]

You definitely have the best videos on KZbin concerning AC. You are a great teacher because you don't leave parts out that you think everybody should already know. You zoom in where necessary so we can see what is going on in detail, and you make proper notes on the screen to help explain. Keep up the great videos. Thanks

[@williamcahoon1438]

At last -- Of all the youtube videos -- someone finally explains that -- 1. A replacement capacitor is ok to have SMALLER dimensions than the original, as long as the MFD match and voltage equal to or are more than original voltage. AND 2. If a capacitor only has two connections and they are not marked in any way -- the connections are obviously interchangeable and can be connected either way. Thank you

[@cardinalnest6272]

Thank you very much. You saved me God knows how much $$, especially when this happened over the weekend during an unusually hot week. The culprit turned out to be a capacitor gone bad. A quick trip to the local hardware store and spending $29, and 10 minutes later, the fan was running again!

[@johnmorrison5758]

Great video! 105 degrees today in Texas!! A/C unit stopped cooling. Found the compressor running but the fan not blowing. Opened the rear panel, found a dead lizard laying next to the capacitor! Assume he was electrocuted and it also fried the capacitor in the process! Your clear, concise video walked me through changing the capacitor. One thing I ran into that I have not read on this thread is that the top of the old capacitor was so rusted, that I could not read the names of each leads (TERM/FAN/C). Because of this, I did not know where the wires need to terminate on the new capacitor. I used a screwdriver to etch off some of the rust that allowed me to make out the names of each terminal. Thank you for the video, it saved us from a hot house!!

[@successwithstacee9290]

I watched this because I just got charged $349 for a capacitor from an AC company and knew I got ripped off. I didn't expect to get a cool tea bag trip and new knowledge. Thanks for the video.

[@elizabethkeough7191]

Hello! Let me join the almost 1,000 commenters by saying how amazingly through, helpful and informative this video was. I was able to replace the capacitors in our AC unit that went out (I had previously purchased them on advice of a neighbor), and this video gave me the knowledge and encouragement I needed to do it myself. We have cool air and a functioning AC unit without a call to the AC guys! And I didn't get electrocuted thanks the the tips on discharging the capacitor (this is what I was really nervous about). Thank you for your help!

[@davewarren5243]

I am just above to start this career, I am really appreciate for your time share your knowledge in very detail. I don’t have any ideas about HVAC at all but now I know and understand a lot , recently I hired HVAC to fix my heat and cool system, he changed me a lot of money, then make me to convert my self to go to HVAC school. You are the best , thank you so much

[@HaiNguyen-zh8cv]

I would have saved $300 if I watched your video before. The AC guy came in, replaced the capacitor and charged me $300. Your video is great.

[@eallen86]

You are seriously the man. I wish every DIY video on youtube was this indepth and well explained for those of us that aren't professionals. THANK YOU

[@jeremyteague1527]

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[@JasonHuebel]

Saved my bacon, sir. HVAC repairmen make it sound like replacing a capacitor is some magical thing. But for $20 I replaced mine today. And instead of sitting in sweltering heat (heat index of 101F today) all weekend because they wouldn't come out until Monday, I was able to repair it myself and relax in cool comfort this weekend.

[@theklinks1196]

Our AC died last night and we just had someone out to fix it. $190 later we had a new capacitor. I wasn't there so I googled and found this video. I'll be ordering a spare so I can do it myself next time. Thanks!

[@robertkeene6097]

Man you explain it the best out of anyone thank you so much you have sent me a lot of money

[@dianamajka1060]

I am handicapped just had 2 leg surgeries on my right leg and guess what! I fixed my own AC with your video! Thanks so much for your videos I watched all of them and went step by step with my iPhone and I am so happy that I got my AC running in 40 min. Which it took me longer due to nerves. But your advice is spot on and home owners appreciate it so much! Thank you thank you! You save me $300 I am guessing if I called an AC repair man!

[@WordofAdviceTV]

You're so welcome!! :) Glad to hear the video was easy to follow and you got it fixed! Thank you for coming back to leave a comment, stay cool!

[@Richard-ck3jl]

"Capacitors fail frequently and also do not take hot weather well. If you had a stretch of 3 days, or even a week, there's a good chance your capacitor might fail." ...as I look at my failed capacitor and this recent heatwave where the past week was 100+ Thank you, you have been so helpful!

[@apr343]

Dude…you’re a rockstar!

[@jamescashen4699]

Brother, you're the best, our capacitor went out last night around 10:30pm thanks to your You tube channel I was able to diagnose and replace it for 28 dollars via Grainger! Thank you for making this gem of a how-to video all your viewers really appreciate it!

[@dannywick275]

I took your advice and bought a spare cap for my unit two weeks ago. Today, after 5 straight days of 90 degree heat, my old capacitor died and fried the herm wire. Installed my spare and had it cooling in no time. Thanks for creating this video!

[@frankchinigo907]

I was always a lousy student,but if I had a teacher like you I would have been an A+ student,great job.

[@fullxdiva70]

You saved me $,Thank you Thank you Thank you, what would have cost me $75 just to have it looked at your video cost me $20 and 20 minutes

[@therealjimmywebb]

I followed your steps in this video and your other video on how to discharge the capacitor. My A/C is up and running. Thank you!

[@thanksbtg7316]

I always check KZbin videos before trying a DIY project for the first time. This is, by far, one of the best videos I've ever watched. Thanks so much for this very easy-to-understand video!

[@WordofAdviceTV]

You're welcome! Glad to hear that the video was easy to follow!

[@emmanuelopaleke8752]

Absolutely spot on advice. I have cleaned out my condenser as instructed and just waiting to change the capacitor to experience my full satisfaction. I am positive that it will go well.

[@Lingskie2801]

You save me some $$$…. I’m not electrician and never done this before. I just watched your video of causes why AC HVAC not cooling. All your information were very helpful and have accurate detail on diagnosis and how to fix it. Outdoor AC fan stop working. And base on your video, its most likely bad capacitor. So, I bought a capacitor at amazon for only $19 and fix it myself. Guess what…. It’s working now. Thank you so much for sharing your talent. You are helping a lot of people in all your video, i’m sure. May God continue to bless you and your family.

[@oakpkdude]

Lucky you. I just watched this now because yesterday I had an AC company come out to fix my AC. They said the capacitor needed to be replaced and charged me $350.00.

[@rubenleal3581]

@@oakpkdude just paid $350 today 😫

[@oakpkdude]

@@rubenleal3581 Guess we both know for next time.

[@christopheredmondson4615]

Quoted to fix my furnace for 279 bucks. This video and a ten dollar capacitor from Amazon. Thanks dude!

[@paulattanasio3061]

I’m so glad I just saw this! My A/C guy was just here yesterday doing their annual tune up and said that the capacitor was getting weak and he gave me a quote of around $300 to repair! Damn! All it is is a few screws and wires for $300? WTF! You know I am going to order a new one and do it myself! Thx again!!!!!

[@humanentity2214]

Got it done today in less than ten minutes, ac works fine now and wife is happy and that's all that matters 👍

[@jimbohi3648]

Thank you so very very much clear great information God bless you you are helping more people than you can possibly realize

[@Tirrendale]

Thank you for helping me change a much needed capacitor!

[@currymobile]

This video is an epic win. This saved me quite a bit of money. Thank you so much!

[@wilmerfajardo8488]

Man …. you are a good instructor. I learned a lot about my furnace in one of your videos

[@georgecarratello1599]

I went thru most of the summer with out A/C. Found your videos, and changed the capacitor. Now I have air again.Thank you so much.

[@StephenBlacktampa]

Man, thanks so much for this great video. I had a very good idea this was my issue but didn't have the confidence to go and try to fix it. Your video made me feel better and I gave it a shot. Cap was fine in my case BUTTT there were a few wires going to the compressor that were arcing for some reason. I replaced the wire and sealed it all up nice and tight. Working like a champ. Surviving the hot Florida sun for another day thanks to you. Also ordering a space cap. so I have one on hand next time it goes out. Genius suggestion really.

[@markonery4643]

Thank you so much I replaced my blower motor thanks to ur videos and capacitor Did myself for 200 dollars

[@r.dennismartin3801]

This was the best information on replacing an AC capacitor I've seen. Outstanding delivery and content...and the flying teabag was the cherry on top.

[@robtoll6704]

This video just saved the day on a crazy hot South Carolina day! Thanks a ton! Not all heroes wear capes :)

[@javiergutierrezjr2641]

3 years since you made this video and we are all still watching, thank you so much!

[@kl0n5]

Very well done. Excellent teaching skills. Very clear

[@drkennethnoisewater4469]

This video was excellent. Great job explaining everything. Fixed my AC in 10 minutes with a new capacitor.

[@signforu]

What a clear & "down-to-earth" explanation for what I think is wrong with my AC. Thank you for making it clear for the non-technician.

[@acuraledgend9648]

Bless up 😮on this ..big tyme...kept hearing that same exact humming noise ...replaced unit capacitor n blower motor will be next ...i knew it thanks a millon dollars.....

[@Sab031559]

First rent house, first air conditioner to ever go out. I did pay an air hvac guy $150 to tell me what was wrong but then he was going to charge me an additional $400 to replace the capacitor. So here I go, I'm going to follow your amazing instructions to do it myself. We'll see how THAT goes, HAHA! Thanks!

[@resurgensix]

Sponsors should be hitting you up already. Man you are a natural! As always, thx!!!!!

[@williampoole9610]

This is one of the best DIY channels I’ve ever seen, and the best for A/C. Your thoughtfulness, clear communication, and sensitivity to the viewer are without peer! You should get a cut from all the money that you save people! I’ll keep watching and liking!

[@aloemean6576]

Your video just saved me from 2 days of suffering in the heat waiting for the hvac guy to come out... 🥵 very much appreciated! 🙏🏿

[@frankgonzalez2726]

thank you for your video saved me a lot of money and I learned something new to help others ...

[@ricoinaz]

You’re the best! The instructions could not be better. It’s July 3, 2020 at 6pm & 110 degrees in Arizona & my rental house’s air went out. With your videos I was able to troubleshoot the problem & solve it within the hour. Ace Hardware had the capacitor I needed. This saved me big $$$ & my renters are happy too. I’m happy to subscribe. Thanks again.

[@johntran1831]

I just spent $100 on ac tech just to replace a capacitor and he is my neighbor.😩

[@genaronyc3265]

👍👍👍👍 very clearly spoken, easy to learn a lot from this guy

[@negociosymasconDanielDeLeon]

Thank you for this video. I was able to change the capacitor. I appreciate the step by step explanation. 🙏🏽

[@paulc2548]

The HVAC guy charged $175 to replace the capacitor on my TRANE... now, after watching this video, I will do it myself the next time my AC is humming :). Thank you for showing us out here to DIY and save a few hard earn dollars.

[@ngaimingyee2970]

You make absolutely awesome videos for homeowners. You are among a very rare group of KZbin instructors. Thank you so very much!

[@jozeflak1868]

Last year this video saved me from the Florida brutal Heat my capacitor died thank you for your time very helpful video.

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Thanks for commenting! Glad to hear you were able to get it fixed, stay cool! ;)

[@eugeneramirez2581]

Best video in description i had to leave a comment for the next person

[@slavshreds4731]

Thank you my man! AC went out yesterday, overnighted the capacitor and she’s blowing cold! Saved me hundreds 🙏

[@dagnachewberhanu9429]

Thanks not technician I don’t know but like to learn the guy is amazing while he was teaching God bless you

[@tommcnavage1986]

There are many stars in the DIY KZbin universe. This one is a supernova.

[@pattimariawalling8690]

Thank you! I’m still at it. I had hoped I wouldn’t have to call the pros. As I mentioned my husband was killed not too long ago and not only do I have to be self sufficient, I also like to learn & challenge myself. I’m in the process of replacing my capacitor on my AC. I ordered exact part for the unit; however the capacitor that’s in my unit now has 3 connectors: C-has 4 tines- 1 tine connected to yellow wire, 1 tine connected to black wire leading to Hard Start. Therm - has 3 tines -1 tine connected to blue wire & 1 tine connected to black wire also leading to Hard Start. Fan - has 1 tine and no wires are connected to it. Also found that my AC unit has 2 extra pieces: An “A -1 component Hard Start multiplier WSX -8 A”= 2 black wires - 1 connected to C other connected to Therm on existing capacitor. After more research I found that the other piece (squarish small box starting to rust at the bottom) is a small run capacitor. My challenge is starting to overwhelm me! You guys are all awesome and I’ve learned a lot from your videos. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Btw - I purchased a tester. I just watched another video that showed you can eliminate that small start capacitor if you now have a dual capacitor. I’m not sure if I should just connect exactly as is, replace small run capacitor too or should I try to eliminate the run capacitor and how? I purchased a tester like the one you tested with. Can I check the small rusting run capacitor while it’s on the AC unit outside, all power is off, top of capacitor is all wrapped up in black tape.?

[@markspears5709]

Great video. Very Helpful. I have been needing a new multimeter, and this gave me the excuse I needed to get the good one that measures capacitance! Thanks to you and Ace Hardware of Springfield, my indoor temp is now falling.

[@chappiec6736]

Great video! $9 and 90 mins (including watching the video and going to the supply store) later I'm getting cold a/c again. I felt all of the safety issues were addressed and never had any doubts for this repair. A+

[@danhughes4683]

So thorough, well laid out, and exactly the info I needed. Saved me a ton of money to be able to just buy the capacitor and replace it myself. Thank you!

[@rebeccamarroquin3669]

I’m so glad I find you! I just replace the old capacitor and my unit is running like a charm! Got the replacement on Amazon for like 12$ and overnight it. I’m 30 weeks pregnant and my ac broke on Saturday night I have 2 spare window units for emergencies. But you really save me a lot of money 💰

[@JDX187]

Thank You. You saved me $285 that my AC company wanted to replace the Run Cap.

[@karenpowell8251]

Thank you so much for your videos. I just received a replacement capacitor and it's way smaller than the one in my AC unit outside.. I was freaking out. I'm very happy to see how to make the adjustment with the clamp.

[@rapidrabbit7175]

I watched this video to see if I could learn anything new. I give you an A+ for knowledge and ability to explain things.

[@bryansalerno6078]

Thanks, brother... Just saved me $300 and didn't have to wait for an AC guy to use my AC. The best part was that I had a spare capacitor in my garage from my last repair when it turned out being the fan motor instead.

[@mmb1487]

Excellent Video very easy to follow and your speaking clearly and simple words and terms thank you Excellent

[@rycherulz]

Great video. I wish I had found this before my buddy shelled out $260 to have a company do it. I will definitely be purchasing a spare capacitor for when it dies in the future.

[@MiMi-vb8lg]

Thank you for such a More In-depth tutorial/education on AC capacitors. I actually had to replace my capacitor about 4 years ago (just as we started hitting Triple Digits😓). I was so nervous, but our unit was back working and cooling our house in no time. Your video has given me more knowledge so that I am more confident and equipped for the task. Thank you again🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@UNKAGLEN]

Retired heavy/medium duty truck tech here. With your knowledge and my meter I was able to troubleshoot and repair my A/C unit. Thanks so much as you saved me a significant amount of cash!! Tea bag trick was awesome.

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Glad to hear that! :) Thank you for watching and commenting, stay cool!

[@rindora7317]

I love you, regular homeowner here. You helped me troubleshoot and fix my AC for less thank 50 bucks, vs doing an quote emergency service call since its the weekend. my capacitor was bad. i have zero hvac experience but im mechanically inclined. Just tested it and picked a new one up at a local part shop for 28 bucks you saved me at a minimum 500 bucks possible more with labor.

[@sharonbrehm6593]

Excellent teacher! I replaced my capacitor a few years ago and needed to do it again so wanted to do a quick review. I learned much more about capacitors from you than any other video. You are a great educator! Thanks!

[@Big_Papi_78]

Thanks a million times for making this video. I live in Texas and last night my ac stopped working and I had one long night. I followed your video and now ac back up and running. THANKS

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Happy to hear that!! :) Thank you for coming back to leave a comment, stay cool!

[@Trinidargon]

I'm a new homeowner and this video along with your others are definitely helpful and informative. Thank you!