{"id":1339,"date":"2020-08-17T11:00:53","date_gmt":"2020-08-17T15:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/?p=1339"},"modified":"2020-08-13T18:59:28","modified_gmt":"2020-08-13T22:59:28","slug":"failed-capacitors-leave-failed-air-conditioner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/failed-capacitors-leave-failed-air-conditioner\/","title":{"rendered":"Failed Capacitors Can Leave You With a Failed Air Conditioner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Earlier this summer, we discussed troubles you may encounter with a faulty compressor in your AC<\/a>. The compressor is an essential part of any air conditioning system, and if it fails, it often means the entire AC must be replaced.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today we\u2019re going to look at another important part of an air conditioner\u2014one which is connected to the compressor\u2014but which is a part you can expect<\/em> to replace during the air conditioner\u2019s lifespan. It\u2019s the capacitor. Or the capacitors<\/em>, since the AC has several of them, with two for each motor. There are capacitors for the compressor motor as well as the motors of the two large fans, the indoor blower fan and the outdoor exhaust fan. A failed capacitor can leave you with a non-working air conditioner. It takes professional air conditioning repair in Delaware and Maryland<\/a> to put in new capacitors and get the AC back to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Job of the Capacitors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Capacitors are electric components found in many devices. They\nserve as a type of temporary battery: they store an electrical charge and then send\nit to a motor, either to start the motor or to keep it running. The start\ncapacitor<\/em> handles the first job, the run capacitor<\/em> handles the\nother. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capacitors are temporary components designed to be easily\nreplaced when they run down. For a powerful system like an air conditioner, some\nof the capacitors will probably fail years before the air conditioner itself\nmust be replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capacitor Failure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Capacitors are a part of an AC that is susceptible to damage\nfrom the heat. Obviously, an air conditioner is designed to run during hot\ndays, but extremely high temperatures will eventually take a toll on the capacitor\u2019s\nability to hold an electric charge. Capacitors will also simply wear down\nbecause of age and no longer be able to send enough voltage to the motors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When a capacitor starts to fail, you\u2019ll hear a clicking\nnoise come from the AC. You can expect to hear clicking on occasion during\nstart-up, but if the clicking sound is different from usual and occurs often, have\ntechnicians take a look at the system. If the compressor is hard-starting, it\nmay be another warning of capacitor trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A sign of failed capacitors is when the fans or the compressor\neither won\u2019t turn on or they will not stay running for long after they start.\nThere are other possibilities, but you\u2019ll want this problem fixed as soon as\npossible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trust Professionals ONLY With Capacitor Replacement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Never attempt to replace a capacitor yourself! This is\npotentially dangerous, since you\u2019ll be working with a powerful electrical\ncomponent. Putting in the wrong capacitor\u2014and there are many different types\u2014can\nalso cause permanent damage to the AC\u2019s motors, such as burning out the\ncompressor. Don\u2019t take these risks. Call on our professionals. They\u2019ll be able\nto determine if the capacitor is the source of the problem and then make an\naccurate and safe replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe Take Pride in Your Comfort\u201d at Atlantic Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Inc. Call us for 24\/7 air conditioning service.<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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