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The Weak Capacitor That Kills Compressors in Oklahoma Heat
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CO-HOST: Welcome back to Cool Talk. Dave, this one is a classic July service call. The homeowner says the outdoor unit hums, the fan may or may not start, the house is getting warmer, and somebody online says it is probably a capacitor. What is a capacitor doing in an air conditioner? DAVE: A capacitor is a small electrical part that helps a motor start and run correctly. In a typical outdoor unit, it supports the compressor and the fan motor. It is not exciting to look at.
I'm Dave Hartzell at Hartzell's Heat & Air in Kingfisher, Oklahoma. 45 years in the trade, Master HVAC…
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