WOW!!! I saved $900 by trying this first

[@paulb4496]

That fan blade can take your finger off.

[@Honestandtruth007]

Homeowner is learning his way to be a diy Master 😅😂

[@Do-n-Stuff]

@@Honestandtruth007 just doing what I can with what I got

[@ogacct2834]

yikes as an hvac tech my brain hurt watching this

[@Do-n-Stuff]

@@ogacct2834 then don't watch it

[@ogacct2834]

@@Do-n-StuffAll you did is replace a run capacitor with terminals F C and hermetic. Problem is how you went about it. Just completely direguarded safety practices. You did not meter out the old run cap for microferrads to confirm it is defective. I’m glad you’re ok and didn’t get chopped up or shocked. God speed brotha

[@Do-n-Stuff]

@@ogacct2834 if you were to watch the whole video I said in the very beginning bud I said I am not an HVAC guy it was 84 degrees in my house and now it's 69°. I call that a win

[@danpricerealtor]

me too..... painful to watch someone that is just not following basic steps. let me guess hmmm.

[@Do-n-Stuff]

@@danpricerealtor go ahead and read the previous comment. Although I do appreciate you watching the video I don't appreciate the smart-ass remarks if you don't want to watch my videos please feel free to not watch my videos. If you have helpful input then feel free to give me some if not turn your head. That is about as blunt as I can put it like I said it was 84 degrees in my house and now its 69 that is a win for me

[@floridaredneck]

That is a money-saving DIY, but even though A/C companies charge out the ass, no one charges $900 for a capacitor (or a fan motor). In general terms, it's just a battery. You also paid too much for it at $40; they're only like $12--$15 (at least mine was (35/5uf). They usually last 3-5 years, but can last longer. I keep an extra on hand because one day, you'll need one. When you clean your coils every year (assuming you do - you should), just make sure it looks good and not rusted (replace it if it is). I worked for an HVAC company as a dispatcher, not a tech, and we charged about $100 for the capacitor and about $250 to install it - basically robbery and a 20 minute fix if you take you sweet time. Around here, it's about $350 - $450. I've changed mine twice, but the second time it wasn't the problem, a coolant leak was. It was $515 to fix, but that's because it took 5 lbs of coolant at $75 per pound and a copper line had to be welded, which I can't do. If you have a permit, you can buy coolant for about $25 per pound, but then you need the tank and the equipment/hoses/gauges to measure it and fill it, so for as infrequently as I would do that, it's probably best to leave that to a pro and pay out the ass for it. If I were 25, I'd get the equipment because it would pay for itself eventually (If I were 25, I'd learn to be an A/C tech). At least they didn't try to sell me a new unit, which I was afraid of. For homeowners, the capacitor is the first and least expensive thing to check (I don't check, I just change it), especially if the fan or compressor does not come on. The capacitor makes them come on simultaneously. If they both don't come on, turn the unit off immediately; it won't fix itself. Don't let it run or you'll burn out the compressor ($2,000). Like driving your car without oil; so don't do it. Thanks for the video! P.S. Size doesn't matter (this time), the numbers just have to match. They're all around the same size with only slight differences....

[@s.j.5850]

Ok Mr. Do-n-Stuff, you will need some more tools to work on A/C units - in particular a multimeter to start with. Those capacitors can hold a charge so the safe way to remove them is to make sure it is discharged before removing the wires. You also cannot go by the amount of "prongs" to determine where the wires go (they are marked/labeled on the top of the capacitor usually - Herm, Fan, & C). If you have a multimeter that measures microfarads you will be able to test the capacitor to see if it is good or not. Nut drivers also come in handy for removing screws & other fasteners, & the handles are typically insulated. Insulated tools are also a good investment. Replace dirty air filters, clean off the condenser coils, & do more research, take a HVAC class (like I did), & check out some KZbin videos by HVACR School, Ty Branaman, AC Service Tech, etc.

[@Do-n-Stuff]

@@s.j.5850 I appreciate the tips thank you

[@Do-n-Stuff]

@@s.j.5850 I did use a screwdriver with an insulated handle and touched all of the prongs I figured that would be energized it if I'm wrong do let me know

[@Honestandtruth007]

Gotta Love ❤😂 this Comment 😅

[@floridaredneck]

He did fine. Just touching those contacts and wire connectors will take care of that energy you're speaking about. Your way is ideal, however that power is so low if at all, it's only like a static charge, even though I've never experienced it. I don't think this video is meant for the specifics of each contact. If you're a DIY, you get it. You get that you take wire from prong C and put it on the same prong C spot on the new capacitor, and so forth. I'd like more credit here; I can evoke logic without a visual reference for everything. I don't need to be told where to put these wires. You reverse engineer to remove it, so you simply replace the wires on the posts you just removed them from the old unit. Presto! Using a nut driver is convenient, but not recommended unless you know what is under the screw point. In Bryant's 2020 3 ton model, the middle screw on the left side of the electric panel is shorter than all other screws, but the average person wouldn't notice. Reason? Behind that one screw is a copper coil that goes to the evaporator coil. If you did not know this, and used a driver and any other screw, or pushed the correct screw just a bit too tight, you could pierce the copper tube and the coolant would escape. Therefore, manual tools are suggested in areas where electrical wiring is located and near coils when tightening, so you can feel if you hit something. Removing them however, is not a problem!

[@robertgaines-tulsa]

Reminds me of a story of how I damaged a couple of knuckles on my right hand which still don't work right. I was a young adult not that long out of high school, and my oldest brother who was in his mid-30s did something REALLY stupid! I mean, DON'T EVER DO THIS! Our central compressor failed, and we couldn't afford to replace it. He was looking to use the air conditioner fan as an attic fan or something. He removed the fan, placed it on the back patio, and connected it directly to a circuit breaker using Romex. I trusted my brother. He went to college for electronics. I thought he'd keep me safe. So, he was feeling the air flow of the fan by hovering his hand over the blades. He said I should try it, so I did. I got my hand a tad too close to the blades because I couldn't feel any air flow. I left a trail of blood to the bathroom as I was trying to stop the bleeding. I should have gone to the emergency room, but my mom had our next door neighbor who was a retired nurse check me out instead. Do-n-Stuff didn't do anything like that, and I'm not sure why the techs claim that they care so much. Sounds more like guild protection. I've seen techs throw a fan blade before. It's the start cap that kicks it going. I don't think he threw it hard enough to get it started. You can check the cap, but at the end of the day, a cap change would save a LOT of money compared to having a tech do it. I don't recommend just anyone do it, but if you're comfortable with it, I don't see the problem. He's an adult and he understood the risks. I'd just leave it at that.

[@Do-n-Stuff]

@@robertgaines-tulsa sorry to hear about your incident. Thank you

[@MrRight-MAGA-KAG]

My AC stopped working this past Friday at 1AM! Had a spare capacitor but it didn't fix the problem. The fan was buzzing and resisting turning manually too with No power applied. Bad bearing in a 25 YO motor? Motor ordered hope that fixes it. $207 UPS 2 day delivered. AND I'm not talking about a cheap Chinese motor that will fail in 2 years. OEM replacement. Never go cheap here.

[@emoneyblue]

Why take all that a loose when you should check the cap first?

[@Do-n-Stuff]

@@emoneyblue I thought maybe the motor was burned up

[@tbar1047]

The capacitor had that problem many times.

[@Do-n-Stuff]

@@tbar1047 this is the first time I've had any trouble with the system at all

[@Do-n-Stuff]

@@tbar1047 and I'm not a tech by no means I just do what I can to try to get it to work I got some advice off of KZbin from a few people so I checked the capacitor and sure enough that's what it was

[@angelestevis7544]

SAVED ON THE MOTOR AND SHOCK THERAPY..HA HA HA IM SORRY BUT THAT tiny weenie wrench 🤣

[@jewellhirsch1694]

Hey guy, this could be very dangerous especially turning the fan upside down then going inside and turning the breaker on you should’ve turned the main breaker on and then put the outside breaker on just to see that would’ve been less dangerous but maybe you will fix it if it don’t need a capacitor if it’s an ECM motor that might be something altogether different just looking out for your safety friendTallahassee signing out Fred

[@Do-n-Stuff]

@jewellhirsch1694 thanks for the tip, the capacitor did fix it

[@richlikeg3722]

Cap bandit has strike again😂

[@danobrien3109]

“So I’m not an HVAC Guy “ that’s pretty damn obvious. Who would think to spin that motor while it’s out like that. His safety first comment is laughable. Don’t touch what you don’t know. Fingers , hands, limbs are worth more than $900.00 bucks.

[@Do-n-Stuff]

@@danobrien3109 k, thanks

[@daven9633]

So honestly you messing with the fan like that with power could get you hurt. Since that motor is a PSC type of motor it has a capacitor. that motor could have potentially started up when you were touching it like that. Also you need to check that run cap. It looks brand new still. You need to check amperage on the motor and check the head pressure to see if it was just normal wear. Majority of the time swapping it out without checking amperage may cause future problems and you later on will have to buy a new cap and potentially a new part. Also you put the top cover on wrong. the insulation pipe needs to go into the hole made for it. There is exposed electrical wiring which is going to get brittle and crack with the heat and cause breakers tripping. You need to take a look at that and get it fixed.

[@Do-n-Stuff]

@@daven9633 thank you so much for the input . I'll get that addressed right away

[@Do-n-Stuff]

@@daven9633 thank you for the tips

[@Do-n-Stuff]

@@daven9633 the top I took off I put it back on the way that it was previously so apparently someone else had it off before I bought this house and put it back on that way I had no idea again thank you

[@daven9633]

@@Do-n-Stuff It’s normal to find things like that but it’s best to leave things better than the way you found it. A simple tip tie can prevent future issues. Also I’m not sure if you screwed the run cap down but it’s best to screw it down with the round bracket so it doesn’t cause an electrical issue.

[@Do-n-Stuff]

@@daven9633 yeah I'll address those issues as soon as I get home I'm out picking up a car right now for my next video again thank you so much for all the tips and concerns

[@jerryduhon1075]

THAT MOTOR WOULD HAVE COST ME AT THE MOST $120.00. THE CAPACITOR. WOULD COST ME $18.00. YOU MUST LIVE IN A STATE WHERE EVERYTHING IS MARKED UP BY 1000 PERCENT. THAT IS RIDICULOUS AT THAT PRICE . $1000.00 BUCKS FOR A FAN MOTOR. HAVE A BLESSED DAY.

[@Execute_Order_66_DO_IT]

You must be new to the Internet or have maple syrup in your caps lock.

[@velcrofishsticks6002]

HELP MY CAPS LOCK IS STUCK ON TOO!

[@MrRight-MAGA-KAG]

Motors vary in price. I just ordered one it was $207 free shipping. Another I priced was $259 plus shipping. You CAN'T generalize prices. Mine is a Goodman, Trane parts cost WAY more. THEN add labor if you can't DIY!

[@douglassmith1466]

OMG!! How not to work on an A/C unit. You didn't discharge the old cap and could have gotten a shock. Also, you can get a multimeter that will test caps for not much money ($30 to 50). And, you were just flat lucky it worked when you hooked up the new capacitor. You can't go by the number of terminals!! Don't work on another one - you could get seriously hurt.

[@Do-n-Stuff]

@@douglassmith1466 thanks for the advice mom

[@Do-n-Stuff]

Actually I did with a screwdriver with an insulated handle that was just not on video but thanks for the concern bud

[@angelestevis7544]

and dont forget the barbie wrench

[@Do-n-Stuff]

@angelestevis7544 not a Barbie wrench a Mickey Mouse wrench