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Contactor Replacement in Cave Creek — June 2023

CompletedJune 26, 2023
TechnicianDan
Service AreaCave Creek
Visit Invoice Total$545.63
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Findings & Work Performed

What Dan documented during the visit

Replaced contactor; replaced compressor capacitor; added 2 lb R-410A; coil cleaning performed.

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How this repair fits into our Phoenix HVAC service

This repair is one example of the AC Repair & Maintenance work AZ Perfect Comfort performs across Cave Creek, AZ. You can browse every case study we have published for this type of work in the Contactor Replacement case studies archive. Homeowners who join our Comfort Club maintenance membership get every eligible repair backed by our Lifetime Repair Guarantee. For larger repairs and replacements, financing options are available for qualifying projects.

— Parts & Work Performed

Exactly what was installed

ItemDescriptionQtyPrice
Replace contactor 30/40 amp - 2 pole. 1 $199.00
Trip charge to travel to customer home. 1 $49.98
Maintenance visit credit. 1 $-165.00
Diamond level single-system maintenance. 1 $165.00
Add R-410A refrigerant, each additional lb. 1 $147.90
Remove existing capacitor; install new capacitor; test operations. 1 $148.75
Total: $545.63
— Photo Documentation

37 photos from this repair

Every step of this repair was documented on-site by Dan.

Attic air handler with connected flexible ducts, insulated refrigerant line set, and PVC condensate drain surrounded by fiberglass insulation.
Attic air handler with connected flexible ducts, insulated refrigerant line set, and PVC condensate drain surrounded by fiberglass insulation.
Blower wheel and motor inside the air handler, showing dusty housing, barcode labels, mounting bracket, and connected wiring.
Blower wheel and motor inside the air handler, showing dusty housing, barcode labels, mounting bracket, and connected wiring.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
Ceiling return air grille with filter behind the slats near a recessed light.
Ceiling return air grille with filter behind the slats near a recessed light.
Hand spraying foaming cleaner onto evaporator coil surface above aluminum U-bends inside air handler.
Hand spraying foaming cleaner onto evaporator coil surface above aluminum U-bends inside air handler.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 6.2 μF.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 6.2 μF.
Contactor assembly inside outdoor condenser, with multiple yellow, red, and blue wires secured to screw terminals.
Contactor assembly inside outdoor condenser, with multiple yellow, red, and blue wires secured to screw terminals.
Evaporator coil assembly with aluminum U-bends and refrigerant lines inside the air handler cabinet.
Evaporator coil assembly with aluminum U-bends and refrigerant lines inside the air handler cabinet.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 54.5 °F.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 54.5 °F.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
Temperature clamp attached to the copper refrigerant line at the outdoor unit with manifold hoses connected.
Temperature clamp attached to the copper refrigerant line at the outdoor unit with manifold hoses connected.
Wall-mounted smart thermostat display shows 65 set point with plus and minus controls and additional numbers 67 and 66.
Wall-mounted smart thermostat display shows 65 set point with plus and minus controls and additional numbers 67 and 66.
Oval run capacitor labeled 15 μF 370VAC, mounted with a metal strap to a galvanized housing.
Oval run capacitor labeled 15 μF 370VAC, mounted with a metal strap to a galvanized housing.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 318.9 V.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 318.9 V.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 75.2 °F.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 75.2 °F.
Evaporator coil assembly with exposed U-bends and fins inside the indoor unit cabinet.
Evaporator coil assembly with exposed U-bends and fins inside the indoor unit cabinet.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 94.3 °F.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 94.3 °F.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
Close-up of a two-pole contactor in an outdoor unit, showing connected yellow, red, and blue wires.
Close-up of a two-pole contactor in an outdoor unit, showing connected yellow, red, and blue wires.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 68.1 μF.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 68.1 μF.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 14.95 °F.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 14.95 °F.
Single run capacitor labeled 7.5 MFD 440VAC with connected wiring and a small burn mark on the can.
Single run capacitor labeled 7.5 MFD 440VAC with connected wiring and a small burn mark on the can.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 6.2 μF.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 6.2 μF.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
Insulated flex duct connects to the supply plenum at an indoor air handler, with installation instructions label and support straps visible.
Insulated flex duct connects to the supply plenum at an indoor air handler, with installation instructions label and support straps visible.
Evaporator coil and distributor tubes as foaming spray is applied from an aerosol can.
Evaporator coil and distributor tubes as foaming spray is applied from an aerosol can.
Condensate pump with PVC drain lines and overflow tee beside the air handler drain pan; hand holds a small wired sensor near ductwork.
Condensate pump with PVC drain lines and overflow tee beside the air handler drain pan; hand holds a small wired sensor near ductwork.
Outdoor condenser with service panel open; manifold gauge hoses connected at service ports near the disconnect.
Outdoor condenser with service panel open; manifold gauge hoses connected at service ports near the disconnect.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
Water from a garden hose sprays across the side grille of an outdoor condenser.
Water from a garden hose sprays across the side grille of an outdoor condenser.
Refrigerant scale photographed during the service visit; no numerical reading is transcribed.
Refrigerant scale photographed during the service visit; no numerical reading is transcribed.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
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