My A/C went out last Friday. I had the starter motor capacitor replaced, which had blown out. It ran fine for 4 days and then blew again. I just went and got the same capacitor that ran for 4 days and turned my system on and it immediately blew out. What could be causing my caps to blow? Is it the relay? Maybe a short?
the motor has to be replaced.. there is a centrifical switch that takes the capicator out of the cirket once the motor reaches a certain rpm.. this swich is not working..
Daddy is right on the money, except a motor repair shop can replace this centrifugal switch. The capacitor is designed to give the motor a voltage boost when it starts. Once the motor comes up to speed, the switch opens the CIRCUIT and allows the motor to run on line voltage. I have repaired these switches. What you need to do is open the motor, and clean the switch contact with emery cloth.
