A central air conditioner capacitor stores an electrical charge then releases it to start and run the compressor in the central air system s condensing unit.
Air conditioner capacitor replacement price.
When the air conditioner needs to come on the capacitor sends a high voltage jolt upwards of 400 to 600 volts to the compressor fan motor and blower motor.
If you re working with a branded unit and want to use their parts the cost can shoot closer to 400 so be sure to ask.
Ac units are pretty reliable.
On average the cost of replacement ranges from 120 to 150.
Most ac repair services charge 50 to 150 per hour and some have a minimum service call fee or a flat rate of 70 to 200.
My research on the capacitor is indicating that i could probably have bought this item from amazon for around 25.
440 volt 80 7 5 mfd round double run capacitor.
More extensive ac repairs such as replacing the compressor evaporator coil or condenser coil cost 500 to 2 000 on.
Replacing air conditioner capacitor in houston tx you re looking at around a 220 250 price to replace your capacitor and getting your air conditioner back into shape.
Air conditioner circuit board 40 475.
Item 1205190 model 127080.
They operate in a similar way to a car s alternator.
The cost of replacing an air conditioner capacitor may vary depending on the brand and the features.
Branded units can cost a lot more than the generic ones with some of these prices reaching up to 400.
Ac repair costs 125 to 459 on average for small jobs such as a tune up freon recharge fan motor repair or capacitor replacement.
Ok so i just had a guy come and replace the capacitor for me the total cost was 170 i m in austin tx area.
Maxrun 45 5 mfd uf 370 or 440 volt vac round dual run capacitor for air conditioner or heat pump condenser 45 5 microfarad runs ac motor and fan 5 year warranty 4 7 out of 5 stars 456 15 25 15.
If the compressor does not start it s likely the capacitor has failed and will need to be replaced.