AC check
Hi neighbors, funny that this post came now. I had my yearly service system check this week and really feel it is a good thing as it might catch something early. Here’s the rub. During the check they tested the capacitor and noted that the reading was low for the 45 Herm leg just below the 5% limit. They said that it “should be ok but could go at any time” I decided that I would have it replaced just to be safe. I was quoted $247 for the new capacitor. At the time I had no idea how much it cost so I said go ahead. Being curious I decided to check on Youtube just what a capacitor was and what it did. Youtube has loads of information and it took me over an hour to hear/read the posts and didn’t even scratch the surface. Checked Amazon to see if they might by chance carry new capacitors. WOW did I get a surprise. My new $247 capacitor, the same one, brand, part number and code numbers cost $21. I think 1500% mark up is a little outrageous to say the least. Considering this is a plug and play part I’m thinking I’ll change it out myself from now on. I now stock in my little parts kit two brand new capacitors. This is a FYI post, in this day and age we really need to watch out for each other.
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