Multiple Problems Started with a Bad Thermo
Hi first time post so bear with me…and thanks in advance for any help
The AC was working fine then we noticed it wa not working. Started by tking a close look at the thermostat and noticed the it was clicking on and off. While monkeying around found that the [heat off cool] swith was not making contact properly turning the unit on and off repeetedly. After swithching the thermo out with the same unit form down stairs [confinr it was working properly] noticed that the AC had stopped working. Checked CB it was tripped. Closed CB then went outside to unit and heard humming sound. Opened CP then took a look at the electrical box on AC compressor unit and noticed that the capacitor was a little buldged on top like a bad can of soup. Questions to start with..
1- is this indicative of a bad capacitor
2- is there a way to test it
3- if this is not it any suggestions on how to trouble shoot the problem
Thanks
First, the unit should be off for around five minutes before restarting the unit, to do so can stall the compressor.
1,2) the capacitor could be bad, I always used a capacitor tester.
Capacitors can retain high voltages if there is not a bleeder install on them. After the power is off, always use an insulated screw driver to dissipate any possible stored voltage.
3) You need a licensed tech to trouble shoot the system.
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