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Old 03-27-2025, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by biker1 View Post
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.
I'm like a doctor - see one, do one.
I don't quite trust myself to take it on.
We had the guy out there for the servide call already.
Good tip, though. thanks.