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Outdoor Fan Capacitor Replacement in Phoenix — June 2024

CompletedJune 12, 2024
TechnicianGarrett
Service AreaPhoenix
Visit Invoice Total$311.00
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Reported by the Homeowner
System not cooling well in the afternoons and the house is getting pretty warm.
Phoenix homeowner · June 12, 2024
The Report

What the homeowner told us

System not cooling well in the afternoons and the house is getting pretty warm.

Findings & Work Performed

What Garrett documented during the visit

Outdoor fan capacitor tested out of range.

Replaced failed/out-of-range outdoor fan capacitor.

The Verification

Verification performed

System operating within manufacturer specifications; building cooling properly after correction.

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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 Outdoor 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
Replace 10 MFD single run capacitor. 1 $311.00
Total: $311.00
— Photo Documentation

21 photos from this repair

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

Diagnostic instrument display shows 62.2 °F.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 62.2 °F.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 86.2 °F.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 86.2 °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.
Belt-driven blower wheel and pulley rotate inside metal housing, with dust accumulation and surface corrosion visible around the shroud.
Belt-driven blower wheel and pulley rotate inside metal housing, with dust accumulation and surface corrosion visible around the shroud.
Insulated refrigerant lines and electrical wiring on a rooftop next to an exterior wall, with a metal box.
Insulated refrigerant lines and electrical wiring on a rooftop next to an exterior wall, with a metal box.
A-frame evaporator coil inside plenum, showing copper U-bend headers and finned coils with visible surface rust at joints.
A-frame evaporator coil inside plenum, showing copper U-bend headers and finned coils with visible surface rust at joints.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
Rooftop package unit with exterior duct transitions and sealed roof coating, access panel open at side.
Rooftop package unit with exterior duct transitions and sealed roof coating, access panel open at side.
Smart thermostat display glows blue, showing 75 with 'IN 2+ HR' text, arc indicator, and fan icon.
Smart thermostat display glows blue, showing 75 with 'IN 2+ HR' text, arc indicator, and fan icon.
Evaporator coil section with foaming cleaner sprayed across fins and copper U-bends, light rust visible.
Evaporator coil section with foaming cleaner sprayed across fins and copper U-bends, light rust visible.
Evaporator A-coil inside air handler with copper tubing and fins, showing surface rust on headers.
Evaporator A-coil inside air handler with copper tubing and fins, showing surface rust on headers.
Close-up of an evaporator A-coil inside the air handler, showing clean aluminum fins and rust-stained cabinet surfaces.
Close-up of an evaporator A-coil inside the air handler, showing clean aluminum fins and rust-stained cabinet surfaces.
Evaporator coil assembly inside the air handler, showing finned surface, copper U-bends, and light rust on the housing.
Evaporator coil assembly inside the air handler, showing finned surface, copper U-bends, and light rust on the housing.
Evaporator A-coil assembly with copper U-bends and aluminum fins inside the air handler cabinet, surfaces appear clean.
Evaporator A-coil assembly with copper U-bends and aluminum fins inside the air handler cabinet, surfaces appear clean.
Indoor evaporator coil section with visible frost on fins and rust along drain pan edge.
Indoor evaporator coil section with visible frost on fins and rust along drain pan edge.
Evaporator coil fins inside the air handler, showing uniform fin pattern with small dents.
Evaporator coil fins inside the air handler, showing uniform fin pattern with small dents.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 68 °F.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 68 °F.
Evaporator coil assembly with fin pack exposed, showing rust along the drain pan edge and copper tube connections.
Evaporator coil assembly with fin pack exposed, showing rust along the drain pan edge and copper tube connections.
Inside view of an A-coil evaporator showing aluminum fins and copper tubes, with some bent fins and light debris.
Inside view of an A-coil evaporator showing aluminum fins and copper tubes, with some bent fins and light debris.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
— Frequently Asked

Questions about this repair

What was documented about the HVAC system?

Outdoor fan capacitor tested out of range.

Does AZ Perfect Comfort service Phoenix?

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Are these repairs guaranteed?

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