Repair · Phoenix

Capacitor Replacement in Phoenix — September 2025

CompletedSeptember 7, 2025

TechnicianGarrett

Service AreaPhoenix

Visit Invoice Total$351.00

Call (602) 613-3489

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Reported by the Homeowner

System not cooling below 75 during the day, and intermittently not cooling at night until the thermostat is removed and reset.

Phoenix homeowner · September 7, 2025

The Report

What the homeowner told us

System not cooling below 75 during the day, and intermittently not cooling at night until the thermostat is removed and reset.

Findings & Work Performed

What Garrett documented during the visit

Failed outdoor fan capacitor.

Replaced the failed outdoor fan capacitor and the compressor capacitor with a Turbo 200.

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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 Phoenix, AZ. You can browse every case study we have published for this type of work in the 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

Description	Qty	Price
Replace Turbo single run capacitor (2.5–67.5 µF), 5-year warranty.	1	$351.00
Diagnostic charge waived with paid repair during business hours.	1	$-49.98
Trip charge.	1	$49.98

Total: $351.00

— Photo Documentation

21 photos from this repair

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

Dual-run capacitor secured with a metal strap, labeled Install Date 9/7/25 and Value 50/7.5 μF, with multiple wires connected.

Diagnostic instrument display shows 184 °F.

Capacitor can with wiring terminals and color‑coded connection diagram, label notes value 50/25 μF.

Motor run capacitor labeled 7.5 μF ±5% 370V–50/60Hz, with two wires connected to its terminals.

Motor run capacitor with corroded casing and exposed terminals; label reads 7.5 μF ±5% 370V 50/60Hz.

HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.

Wall-mounted thermostat displays 71 and a snowflake icon, with up and down buttons on the right side.

Universal motor-run capacitor with labeled compressor protector terminal, rated 440/370 VAC, 50/60 Hz, replaces 2.5 to 67.5 MFD.

Hand holds a loose insulated terminal beside compressor wiring, wire nuts, and copper refrigerant lines inside the condenser cabinet.

Two-pole contactor inside the unit, with tan coil leads and multiple line and load wires secured under screw terminals.

Diagnostic instrument display shows 0.92 A.

Diagnostic instrument display shows 0.5 μF.

Technician hand holds three spliced wires wrapped with black electrical tape inside condenser near compressor and contactor.

Cylindrical run capacitor with wires connected, resting over the unit’s wiring diagram inside the control compartment.

HVAC unit interior showing refrigerant tubing, a black cylindrical component, connected wiring, and dust buildup on the metal base.

Outdoor condenser interior with compressor, refrigerant tubing, and wiring. Technician holds two labeled wires with blue crimp connectors.

Diagnostic instrument display shows 75.1 μF.

Rooftop packaged HVAC unit on stand with metal supply duct transition and visible condenser fan and coil.

Rooftop packaged HVAC unit sits on a metal stand, showing condenser coil panels on all sides.

Rooftop packaged HVAC unit with top-mounted condenser fan and galvanized supply duct transition, sealed at the curb with visible electrical conduit.

Rooftop HVAC package unit on curb with side duct connection and service disconnect, shown on shingle roof.

— Frequently Asked

Questions about this repair

What was documented about the HVAC system?

Failed outdoor fan capacitor.

Does AZ Perfect Comfort service Phoenix?

Yes. AZ Perfect Comfort services Phoenix and the greater Phoenix Metro area. Call (602) 613-3489 to schedule.

Are these repairs guaranteed?

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