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Old 03-26-2025, 06:40 PM
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Start capacitors can be bought for about $15-20 on-line. It is trivial to replace them yourself; about 10 minutes. You should short across the 3 terminals with a screw driver. Most of the time is spent removing the cover plate. Pull the quick disconnect ;-) I replace mine every 3 years.

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Originally Posted by JohnN View Post
Just replaced a capacitor. A direct replacement was $225. A USA made capacitor that the rep said should likely not ever give out was $340. We opted for the USA made, standard capacitors seem to go out often.

Last edited by biker1; 03-26-2025 at 06:48 PM.