As a diy project details further below you will only pay for the capacitor itself.
Replace fan capacitor ac unit.
Information on replacing capacitor for an air conditioner unit provided by shortys hvac supplies.
Replacing your ac capacitor doesn t have to cost an arm and a leg.
Often you will see a cable running from this breaker box directly to the ac compressor step 3 open the breaker box panel.
The price range will vary depending on a few factors such as the brand capacitance and size of the capacitor you need.
There is a latch on the box either on the side or bottom that unlocks it.
However you should expect to pay between 5 and 30 for the part.
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.
This feeds the unit the voltage necessary for it to run.
Step 1 set the thermostat control to the off position step 2 locate the 220v breaker box.
Once the door is in the open position push it in slightly and it should lock in place.
And while many air conditioner repairs should be handled only by a pro this is one you really can do yourself.
The voltage rating and the microfarads μf.
It should be located close to your ac compressor.
The size and shape of the capacitor aren t huge factors when it comes to replacement but you will want to know two things.
To have a repair person make a service call to replace a capacitor can easily cost you 300 to 400 or more but the part itself often costs only 10 to 20 so the advantages of replacing the part yourself are obvious.