Time for a new AC system...What;s it run these days?

[bcoop]

Capacitor 40 bucks vs 7k, I think the capacitor wins out. I keep a spare now because mine likes to shit the bed every year on a three day holiday. 15 minutes I am back up and running again. I have seen those special people charge 1k, to fix a capacitor on a weekend, in the middle of summer.

I am glad I'm not the only one this happens to.

Same. I keep a spare on hand because I go through one every summer. Last year at the recommendation of a friend, I installed a hard start capacitor in addition to the regular capacitor. He said it should stop frying capacitors and help them last longer. I think the hard start was around $25. I haven't had to replace a capacitor since, but we also haven't hit the hot months yet. You might want to look in to a hard start if both of you have older systems.

[BP]

Next time I do an a/c setup, I am going to seriously consider a split ac unit for every room.

The little elementary school by my house has a separate roof mounted unit per classroom. It sure makes me happy knowing my property taxes are going to a good cause.

[junk racing]

If you guys need anything hvac related hollar. We did 8 mpg complete system, and a bunch of other board members. I usually can beat any price.

[junk racing]

Usually when a capacitor keeps going bad the motor or compressor is overamping. Not every single time but. 8/10 times.

[zachary]

I will now say careful who you use. Got a third opinion. Swapped capacitor, fan, compressor WAS working just low on refridge, 400$ out the door and i have left over r22 for future instances.

[kingjason]

My heater wasn't firing every time this winter. You tubed it and there was a video that popped up first thing. Wiped down my rod with a scruffy rag and off she went. Took maybe a minute at most and cost me zero.