{"id":1205,"date":"2018-10-22T11:00:35","date_gmt":"2018-10-22T15:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.roznovaksservices.com\/blog\/?p=1205"},"modified":"2018-10-19T10:44:42","modified_gmt":"2018-10-19T14:44:42","slug":"ac-failing-capacitor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roznovaksservices.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/ac-failing-capacitor\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does a Failing Capacitor Mean for Your AC?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"whiteChances are that unless you have had a problem with a capacitor in your air conditioner, you have no idea what this actually is. A failing anything <\/em>within your cooling system is bad though, so naturally you want to have the problem remedied right away. Keep reading to learn more about this vital component and the problems your air conditioner can face if they fail.<\/p>\n

Essential Electrical Components for Your Air Conditioner<\/h2>\n

There are actually a number of electronic devices and appliances that utilize capacitors. In your air conditioner, the job of the capacitor is to send voltage to the motors that power the compressor and the two sets of fans needed for your cooling system to operate. The \u201cstart\u201d capacitor sends the volts to start up the motor, while the \u201crun\u201d capacitor, as you might have guessed by now, provides continuous voltage to keep the motor running. <\/em><\/p>\n

A capacitor can begin losing its ability to hold an electrical charge, particularly after long exposure to summer heat, which will eventually lead to its failure. This is what we mean by a capacitor \u201cfailing\u201d or \u201cgoing bad.\u201d If any of your capacitors in the cooling system fail, the system\u2019s performance will suffer. It\u2019s likely your AC won\u2019t work at all.<\/p>\n

For instance, if the compressor won\u2019t start because the motor isn\u2019t receiving voltage from the start capacitor, then the air conditioner won\u2019t be able to cool the home.<\/p>\n

\u201cHow Do I Know If My Capacitors Are Failing?\u201d<\/h2>\n

You want to catch early signs of a failing capacitor so that you can have professionals fix the problem, before your AC fans shut off or the compressor stops. One indication to keep an eye out for\u2014or rather, an ear out for\u2014is a clicking noise coming from the cabinet of the AC when it starts up, or while it is running.<\/p>\n

This can mean you have a capacitor near failure. Also, watch for a \u201chard-starting\u201d compressor\u2014that is, when a compressor has a tough time turning on. There are a number of potential causes for this, but none of them are good\u2014so even if it\u2019s not a failed capacitor it\u2019s still a good idea to get in touch with our pros right away.<\/p>\n

\u201cCan I Fix My Capacitors On My Own?\u201d<\/h2>\n

We have to discourage against this, mostly because it\u2019s electrical components you are then dealing with, inside a complex piece of machinery. You might unintentionally make things worse, and may not even know if the capacitor is actually to blame for your AC problems, or which capacitor is actually the problem.<\/p>\n

If you suspect a failing capacitor, the best thing you can do is to call in a licensed and trained HVAC professional. We can accurately pinpoint the specific problem. If it is the capacitors, then a technician will replace the affected components. If it\u2019s something else causing your cooling system trouble, we\u2019ll address that too. This is an added benefit of hiring a pro rather than an amateur, you\u2019ll know the problem will be taken care of as it should.<\/p>\n

For professional Austin, TX HVAC<\/a> services, contact Roznovak’s Services<\/a> today. <\/strong><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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