Home AC compressor won't kick on. What to expect $$ wise?

[TXHokie]

Man great for you! Glad this thread helped someone else.

I got bent over on the cost but it was all about getting it fixed last night.

Thanks OP again for the timely post. We have two AC units and I just dropped $4300 three months ago to replace one unit so was dreading it if I had to replace the second one so close. This probably just extend the inevitable replacement til the fall when it'll be cheaper to replace. Unit is 12yrs old which is near about time it dies I'm told.

 

[olds]

That included the weekend service call.

I generally don't charge myself for fixing my own things.

 

[BUTCH1]

Thanks OP again for the timely post. We have two AC units and I just dropped $4300 three months ago to replace one unit so was dreading it if I had to replace the second one so close. This probably just extend the inevitable replacement til the fall when it'll be cheaper to replace. Unit is 12yrs old which is near about time it dies I'm told.

I've seen 'em go a lot longer than that but a new install will be a huge increase in efficiency..

 

[richardycc]

great thread guys...a $20 cap can turn into a $300 service call...maybe I should order one now just to have one around.

 

[BUTCH1]

great thread guys...a $20 cap can turn into a $300 service call...maybe I should order one now just to have one around.

Not a bad idea but you will need to remove the cover of your condenser to see what type/value yours is, they come in various shapes and mfd ratings, your extra will need to be an exact match..

 

[BarkingGhostar]

I generally don't charge myself for fixing my own things.

Exception, not the rule. If all homeowners fixed their own AC units then no HVAC contractors would be in business.

 

[olds]

Exception, not the rule. If all homeowners fixed their own AC units then no HVAC contractors would be in business.

It's the rule at my place. If I own it, I want to know how to fix it. I will say though, as I age, it's sometimes easier to pay someone else to do it.

 

[bargetrav]

I recently just went through all this BS, ended up with a new AC installed by a family member though, just bit the bullet.

First HVAC tech fucked me good though, never again. Paid 460 for replacement of two capacitors + fan motor.

 

[richardycc]

Not a bad idea but you will need to remove the cover of your condenser to see what type/value yours is, they come in various shapes and mfd ratings, your extra will need to be an exact match..

just checked, I have dual zone setup, for my 2nd floor unit, it is using a 25+3 370v dual run cap. There is an used one available on ebay that looks exactly like mine for $15.50 shipped. I think it might be better made and could be made in the USA. OR I can get a new made in China one for $8.95 + shipping, so still around $15.50. There Chinese ones might not last as long.

 

[BUTCH1]

just checked, I have dual zone setup, for my 2nd floor unit, it is using a 25+3 370v dual run cap. There is an used one available on ebay that looks exactly like mine for $15.50 shipped. I think it might be better made and could be made in the USA. OR I can get a new made in China one for $8.95 + shipping, so still around $15.50. There Chinese ones might not last as long.

Meh, I'd buy the new one, if you look around a local AC supply house might have the same one without shipping $$. Also check the voltage rating, it's usually 370 or 440 volt, this must match also.