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Indoor Fan Capacitor Replacement in Peoria — June 2025

CompletedJune 3, 2025
TechnicianGarrett
Service AreaPeoria
Visit Invoice Total$310.00
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Reported by the Homeowner
Set to 76 but the system isn’t cooling; indoor temperature is 81.
Peoria homeowner · June 3, 2025
The Report

What the homeowner told us

Set to 76 but the system isn’t cooling; indoor temperature is 81.

Findings & Work Performed

What Garrett documented during the visit

Failed indoor fan capacitor.

Replaced the indoor fan capacitor with a Turbo Mini.

The Verification

Verification performed

System was cycled to verify normal operation upon departure.

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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 Peoria, AZ. You can browse every case study we have published for this type of work in the Indoor Fan Capacitor 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
Maintenance visit credit. 1 $-165.00
Diamond level single-system maintenance. 1 $165.00
Replace Turbo Mini single run capacitor (5-year warranty). 1 $310.00
Total: $310.00
— Photo Documentation

55 photos from this repair

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

Two fan motor run capacitors shown side by side; left unit labeled universal 440/370 VAC with wiring attached.
Two fan motor run capacitors shown side by side; left unit labeled universal 440/370 VAC with wiring attached.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 0.7 μF.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 0.7 μF.
Outdoor electrical disconnect box mounted on an exterior wall with flexible conduit entering the bottom.
Outdoor electrical disconnect box mounted on an exterior wall with flexible conduit entering the bottom.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 6.9 μF.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 6.9 μF.
Sheet-metal supply plenum with multiple insulated flex ducts attached using foil tape and mastic.
Sheet-metal supply plenum with multiple insulated flex ducts attached using foil tape and mastic.
Insulated flex ducts connect to a sheet-metal plenum with foil tape and mastic in the attic.
Insulated flex ducts connect to a sheet-metal plenum with foil tape and mastic in the attic.
PVC condensate drain with tee and vertical cleanout above a secondary drain pan beneath an air handler and insulated duct.
PVC condensate drain with tee and vertical cleanout above a secondary drain pan beneath an air handler and insulated duct.
Motor run capacitor labeled 12.5 MFD, 370 VAC 50–60 Hz, showing two blade terminals, held near HVAC equipment.
Motor run capacitor labeled 12.5 MFD, 370 VAC 50–60 Hz, showing two blade terminals, held near HVAC equipment.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 0.7 μF.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 0.7 μF.
Return air grille with green fiberglass filter behind, secured in a wall-mounted frame.
Return air grille with green fiberglass filter behind, secured in a wall-mounted frame.
Attic-mounted furnace cabinet with louvered access panel, flex duct connections, metal flue, and control wiring visible across the top.
Attic-mounted furnace cabinet with louvered access panel, flex duct connections, metal flue, and control wiring visible across the top.
Flexible electrical conduit and control wiring enter the top of an attic air handler cabinet.
Flexible electrical conduit and control wiring enter the top of an attic air handler cabinet.
Close-up of an HVAC blower wheel, showing dust buildup on the metal fins inside the air handler housing.
Close-up of an HVAC blower wheel, showing dust buildup on the metal fins inside the air handler housing.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 12.8 μF.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 12.8 μF.
Liquid pours from a plastic container into a PVC condensate drain cleanout tee below duct insulation.
Liquid pours from a plastic container into a PVC condensate drain cleanout tee below duct insulation.
Air handler plenum connection shows foil tape sealing around seams and mastic applied at the side joint.
Air handler plenum connection shows foil tape sealing around seams and mastic applied at the side joint.
Attic air handler with foil-taped panels, insulated refrigerant line, and PVC condensate drain connected to ductwork and plenum.
Attic air handler with foil-taped panels, insulated refrigerant line, and PVC condensate drain connected to ductwork and plenum.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 12.8 μF.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 12.8 μF.
Run capacitor held in hand, with handwritten install date and noted value 12.5 μF on the label.
Run capacitor held in hand, with handwritten install date and noted value 12.5 μF on the label.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
Water sprayer rinses debris from the condenser coil inside an outdoor unit housing.
Water sprayer rinses debris from the condenser coil inside an outdoor unit housing.
Outdoor condenser unit with service panel removed; wiring exposed on the side. Tools and privacy screen nearby.
Outdoor condenser unit with service panel removed; wiring exposed on the side. Tools and privacy screen nearby.
Contactor with multiple wires connected inside the outdoor condenser cabinet, with a round capacitor and wiring harness visible to the right.
Contactor with multiple wires connected inside the outdoor condenser cabinet, with a round capacitor and wiring harness visible to the right.
Close-up of an HVAC contactor with red, blue, black, and yellow wiring connected inside the condenser cabinet.
Close-up of an HVAC contactor with red, blue, black, and yellow wiring connected inside the condenser cabinet.
Run capacitor secured with black tape inside condenser panel, with connected yellow and brown wiring and wire nuts.
Run capacitor secured with black tape inside condenser panel, with connected yellow and brown wiring and wire nuts.
Wall-mounted digital thermostat displays 84° room temperature on blue screen with time shown at 5:47 PM.
Wall-mounted digital thermostat displays 84° room temperature on blue screen with time shown at 5:47 PM.
Attic air handler with insulated flex duct connected to a sheet metal plenum, mastic at seams, over a drain pan.
Attic air handler with insulated flex duct connected to a sheet metal plenum, mastic at seams, over a drain pan.
Two motor-run capacitors held in hand; left labeled 440/370VAC, replaces 2.5 to 15 MFD; right labeled 12.5 MFD, 370 VAC.
Two motor-run capacitors held in hand; left labeled 440/370VAC, replaces 2.5 to 15 MFD; right labeled 12.5 MFD, 370 VAC.
Run capacitor mounted with strap inside the unit, label shows 5 MFD rating with yellow and brown wires connected.
Run capacitor mounted with strap inside the unit, label shows 5 MFD rating with yellow and brown wires connected.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
Attic air handler cabinet with foil tape seams, insulated refrigerant lines, and PVC condensate drain piping connected to the coil housing.
Attic air handler cabinet with foil tape seams, insulated refrigerant lines, and PVC condensate drain piping connected to the coil housing.
Two capacitors are mounted in the outdoor condenser compartment, with connected wires, nearby contactor, and bundled yellow leads.
Two capacitors are mounted in the outdoor condenser compartment, with connected wires, nearby contactor, and bundled yellow leads.
Dual-run capacitor with connected terminals beside the contactor, with yellow control wiring and wire-nut connections visible inside the condenser.
Dual-run capacitor with connected terminals beside the contactor, with yellow control wiring and wire-nut connections visible inside the condenser.
Attic air handler with metal supply plenum and insulated flex duct connection, mastic applied at seams.
Attic air handler with metal supply plenum and insulated flex duct connection, mastic applied at seams.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 12.82 A.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 12.82 A.
Water spray rinses the condenser coil interior while compressor and base pan are visible.
Water spray rinses the condenser coil interior while compressor and base pan are visible.
PVC condensate drain piping with tee and elbow exits an indoor air handler above an auxiliary drain pan.
PVC condensate drain piping with tee and elbow exits an indoor air handler above an auxiliary drain pan.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 12.8 μF.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 12.8 μF.
Attic air handler cabinet with foil-taped connections, flexible ductwork, PVC condensate drain, and insulated refrigerant lines visible.
Attic air handler cabinet with foil-taped connections, flexible ductwork, PVC condensate drain, and insulated refrigerant lines visible.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 84 °F.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 84 °F.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 61.9 °F.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 61.9 °F.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 44.9 µF.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 44.9 µF.
Garden hose sprays the condenser coil inside an outdoor unit, with compressor and wiring visible.
Garden hose sprays the condenser coil inside an outdoor unit, with compressor and wiring visible.
Outdoor condenser opened with the fan grille lifted while a hose rinses the condenser coil; compressor and wiring visible at the base.
Outdoor condenser opened with the fan grille lifted while a hose rinses the condenser coil; compressor and wiring visible at the base.
Insulated flex ducts connect to an attic air handler plenum, sealed with foil tape and mastic.
Insulated flex ducts connect to an attic air handler plenum, sealed with foil tape and mastic.
Insulated refrigerant lines at the outdoor condenser with cracked foam insulation and an inline component exposed near ground.
Insulated refrigerant lines at the outdoor condenser with cracked foam insulation and an inline component exposed near ground.
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.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 90.5 °F.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 90.5 °F.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
Wall-mounted thermostat displays indoor temperature at 84° with a blue backlit screen and current time shown.
Wall-mounted thermostat displays indoor temperature at 84° with a blue backlit screen and current time shown.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 0.5 μF.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 0.5 μF.
Refrigerant scale photographed during the service visit; no numerical reading is transcribed.
Refrigerant scale photographed during the service visit; no numerical reading is transcribed.
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Questions about this repair

What was documented about the HVAC system?

Failed indoor fan capacitor.

Does AZ Perfect Comfort service Peoria?

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