Replacing the Run Capacitor on the Carrier Air Conditioner.

The new run capacitor for the air conditioner has arrived, and this video will show how to replace it.
If the run capacitor is bad, usually the unit will run poorly, or not run at all. Sometimes the top and bottom of the capacitor will tend to bulge out when they fail, but this will not always be the case. If you know how to use a multimeter, the reading will either show an open circuit or a very low resistance if it is bad. The video will also show examples too.
Square D panel/logo mentioned in the video, from the Home Depot website: images.thdstatic.com/productI...

[@samrusoff]

THANK YOU!! I watched this video and some others when my AC died with exact symptoms of capacitor failure. I was able to safely diagnose it with a multimeter and replace it thanks in part to your tutorial! Saved me money and misery of waiting three days at 110 degrees!

[@Sharkie626]

No problem! Glad it's back up and running! :D

[@joshbrice5091]

Many thanks. You saved me $250 in labor on a part that costs under $20.

[@sabineauguste7298]

Best video I've seen on KZbin on how to change an ac capacitor. Excellent job. Thank you 👏👏👏

[@jaykay18]

That all went well. You explained it perfectly, and the visual examples of the bad cap were great. The only thing I'm going to recommend: NEVER use pliers to remove terminals. Instead, use a flat blade screwdriver. The reason why you actually demonstrated. As you're pulling, pulling, pulling, eventually the terminal will come off, and *violently.* It's that moment, that you cannot control, where things generally go awry. If the wire is really short, that critical moment could be when the connector rips off the wire. Or, you could bend the connector, and it may snap off when you bend it back. Or, you could cause the connector to become misshapen--wiggling it back and forth essentially "wallows out" the inside of the connector, causing a looser fit when reinstalled. With a flat blade screwdriver, you can pry the connector off the terminal, and have none of the aforementioned issues. When the connector finally does break free, the wire is not being held or pulled, so it's free to go where it may. It is, however, OK to use pliers to install said connectors onto the terminals. So again, screwdriver off, pliers on. I will be (inadvertently) demonstrating that in an upcoming video. Anyway, I'm glad it's back up and running and working well. That was a simple fix that anyone can do, and indeed can save hundreds upon hundreds of dollars in A/C repair calls.

[@laurachaverri2515]

Thanks! Waiting for the capacitor delivery from Amazon. I feel more confident about the safety issues now. Can't wait to get my A/C going again.

[@Sharkie626]

Sure thing! Hope it will be working great again!

[@TheCollector501]

Did the swap work for you Laura?

[@andypat2006]

Very nice description with all the safety details

[@Sharkie626]

Oh yeah always gotta be safe around electricity. Thanks for watching!

[@mauricejones2760]

Appreciate this so much man, I’m about to change the run capacitor on one of my units now

[@Sharkie626]

Nice! Hope it goes well!

[@mauricejones2760]

@@Sharkie626 went great man. My unit is up and running again. Saved myself $79 diagnostic fee and whatever up charge they were gonna charge me for a new capacitor plus labor.

[@mono7891]

....... and that my friend, is a job well done !! Loved it thru-thru. Regards

[@andrewg593]

Excellent job! It's a shame those capacitors don't last as long as they used to. They're a rather common failure point. Definitely a good idea to keep a spare on hand.

[@Sharkie626]

Yeah I've heard every few years they tend to go, but luckily it's an easy fix!

[@jollyscaria1922]

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[@brucestrickland8561]

Another DIY video recommended Amrad capacitors. Made in the USA, higher price, higher quality.

[@mypointofblue5260]

Great vid and details! Mine (AC) is out now, but I bought the capacitor yesterday. Good job! I’m looking for that proud feeling too! Lol

[@dynatrak]

Too bad we can't get the polychlorinated biphenyl type any more. Those rarely, if ever went bad! Bad for the planet though. Yes, always get a 440 volt rated replacement for this application, that helps with longevity a little. Great tutorial! Nice and smooth running. Enjoy the cool air upstairs! Years ago, I worked on underground submersible pumps that pumps fuel from the storage tank to the fuel dispensers. Was always a sigh of relief to see a bulged capacitor, because those assemblies are not fun to pull, and replace the pump motor. A capacitor was 10-15 minutes of work, and on to the next call.

[@Sharkie626]

Yeah that figures. Something made to be "better" only ends up being worse, but at least it was an easy fix! Figures it had to be one of the hottest times for this to happen, but hey, that's when they usually do. It got so bad that the downstairs thermostat actually started picking up the excess heat from upstairs, which his why the 1st floor unit was running throughout the whole video. It sure did take a while to remove all that heat, but by later night the 2nd was feeling much better overall. I can imagine how much work those were. You always hope for the simple stuff.

[@LateralThinkerer]

Thanks for posting this - getting some kind of reference for Carrier's capacitor wire color/terminals was unusually difficult for some reason, and this filled the gap.

[@Sharkie626]

Sure thing! Glad I could help you!

[@Mr70Cenzo]

Great explanation. Thanks.

[@Sharkie626]

Hey no problem at all!

[@scooodlescorn4070]

Great video! Ty!

[@markg6860]

The contactor is another cheap and easy DIY replacement.

[@peters6591]

Thank you.

[@Jon-hx7pe]

For working on hvac equipment, it's good to have a meter that actually checks capacitance. As well as dc micro-amps to check flame sense signal on furnaces.

[@Sharkie626]

Oh yeah, I wish my meter did have that setting, would have been great.

[@Jon-hx7pe]

@@Sharkie626 you can replace a cap with a higher voltage cap no problem, just can't go lower - btw. if it says 370, new one can be 440, in fact higher voltage rating is better.

[@Sharkie626]

@@Jon-hx7pe Yep! I do remember reading about that. I made sure to research things carefully before getting the replacement.

[@mypointofblue5260]

Great tips!

[@jimsmith8817]

Capacitor Question Are 5/40 uf vs 40/5 uf the same thing ?

[@63rome]

CA16NA06000GBAAA is the capacitor to buy for this model?

[@GOOGLEUSER-js3vf]

Hey, how important is it to match the ratings on the run capacitor beyond how it says the microfarad MFD rating?

[@Sharkie626]

Your best bet is to match up how it came from the factory.

[@pluto1jack]

Do you have to buy the run capacitors from a Carrier distributor, or can you get them retail?

[@Sharkie626]

Nah, I got them from RepairClinic.

[@Zinctwentyone]

Ordering one now to have when mine takes a crap. Will this model work for a 2.5 ton 15 seer Carrier?

[@Sharkie626]

Your best bet would be to open yours up and see what the ratings are on the cap itself.

[@applianceman6009]

We had our air conditioners installed five years ago back in 2018, and the original capacitors have held up. Hopefully, they continue to hold up.

[@Sharkie626]

That's good! Definitely can't hurt to have replacements on hand, just in case :)

[@Zinctwentyone]

@@Sharkie626 Trying to now but how did you find your model without opening the AC unit?

[@Sharkie626]

@@Zinctwentyone It should be on the panel you remove to access the parts.

[@rgruenhaus]

All that and you didn't show connecting the wires back on the new capacitor?

[@jc4074]

My capacitor doesn't have and wires connected to the fan prongs.

[@Sharkie626]

You might have an ECM motor.

[@antoniohinojoza1233]

What if the compressor doesn't turn on after installing a new capacitor

[@Sharkie626]

Could be a compressor problem, or maybe a wire was connected incorrectly.

[@michaelcaron2882]

Who was that person standing next to you?

[@Sharkie626]

That was my dad.

[@markg6860]

why don't the manufacturers show the correct dual-run capacitor rating to use on the outside unit's label?

[@Sharkie626]

I have always wondered that too. Sadly I can't think of any reasons why.

[@markg6860]

@@Sharkie626 Can't have homeowners attempting their own repairs ... and saving a fortune!

[@rgruenhaus]

Why would a HVAC service tech charge $250 for a new capacitor when checking Amazon it was about $12?

[@markg6860]

Sadly, because they can.

[@BrandonStringer-pu6fm]

Anything over 120 is crazy

[@BongStudly]

Y'all sound really knowledgeable on the specific costs of running an HVAC service company 😂

[@rgruenhaus]

@BongStudly when I hear Y'ALL it tells me all I need to read!

[@BongStudly]

@rgruenhaus That's amazing, not only are you ignorant on why businesses would mark things up to cover their operating costs, you also judge people for using regional colloquialisms. 0/2 🤡