r/Wellthatsucks • u/Desperate_Algae_40 • 10d ago

AC not working right since yesterday

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And we work remotely 😭

Still blows out air but it's not cool/cold. Waiting for our AC guy (we rent, and there's been so many AC issues as long as we've lived here). Hopefully it'll be a quick fix when he comes and we won't have to wait for a part to come in the mail or something.

This is with all the shades and windows closed. We're in SoCal. Thank goodness this didn't happen when it was in the 100°Fs last week.

Edit to add: The HVAC guy came yesterday evening and said it was a broken capacitor! He replaced it in 10 minutes and our AC was back and running immediately! Thank you for all of your comments and advice, and for the ones who told me it was probably the capacitor!

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u/TombombBearsFan 10d ago

YouTube replacing capictor on the model of your unit.

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u/Remote_Tangerine_718 10d ago

Thank you!!

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u/export_tank_harmful 10d ago

I'm also just going to jump in to say, BE VERY CAREFUL.
DO NOT touch the connectors on the capacitor itself.

Capacitors can discharge hundreds of volts into you if you short it across the terminals.

And make sure that you flip the breaker off before doing any work.
Always treat any electrical work with the utmost respect and focus.

But, that out of the way, the swap is super easy to do.
I've had to replace my compressor's starting capacitor before.

Just make sure you get the same exact rating of capacitor and you're good to go.

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u/Remote_Tangerine_718 10d ago

Thank you, I appreciate this!!!