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Outdoor Fan and Compressor Capacitor Replacement in Tolleson — July 2023

CompletedJuly 3, 2023
TechnicianTim
Service AreaTolleson
Visit Invoice Total$479.06
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Reported by the Homeowner
Upstairs unit is not blowing cold air.
Tolleson homeowner · July 3, 2023
The Report

What the homeowner told us

Upstairs unit is not blowing cold air.

Findings & Work Performed

What Tim documented during the visit

Bad outdoor fan capacitor.

Replaced outdoor fan and compressor capacitors.

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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 Service Areas. You can browse every case study we have published for this type of work in the Outdoor Fan and Compressor 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
Trip charge to travel to customer home (waived with paid repair during business hours). 1 $99.95
Maintenance visit credit. 1 $-299.00
Diamond level multi-system maintenance. 1 $299.00
Replace 10 MFD single run capacitor. 1 $195.78
Replace 60 MFD single run capacitor. 1 $283.28
Trip charge waived with performed and paid repair or service (Mon–Fri 7am–5pm). 1 $-99.95
Total: $479.06
— Photo Documentation

67 photos from this repair

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

Dual-run capacitor removed and placed on condenser top, showing heavy rust, dust, and corroded terminals.
Dual-run capacitor removed and placed on condenser top, showing heavy rust, dust, and corroded terminals.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 111.9 °F.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 111.9 °F.
Insulated refrigerant lines at the outdoor condenser with two yellow temperature clamp probes attached on the lines.
Insulated refrigerant lines at the outdoor condenser with two yellow temperature clamp probes attached on the lines.
Oval run capacitor strapped in place with two terminals connected; label shows 60MF and 440VAC rating.
Oval run capacitor strapped in place with two terminals connected; label shows 60MF and 440VAC rating.
Outdoor air conditioner condenser during service, with wiring visible at one corner and hand tools resting on the top.
Outdoor air conditioner condenser during service, with wiring visible at one corner and hand tools resting on the top.
Outdoor condenser unit with fan grille on top, side panel open with wiring exposed, tools and clamps present.
Outdoor condenser unit with fan grille on top, side panel open with wiring exposed, tools and clamps present.
Insulated refrigerant lines at outdoor condenser with two temperature clamp sensors attached near service area.
Insulated refrigerant lines at outdoor condenser with two temperature clamp sensors attached near service area.
Oval capacitor mounted in the unit compartment; label reads 60MF ±5% 440VAC, wiring connected to its terminals.
Oval capacitor mounted in the unit compartment; label reads 60MF ±5% 440VAC, wiring connected to its terminals.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
Contactor with multiple connected control and power wires inside outdoor condenser compartment, all surfaces coated with dust.
Contactor with multiple connected control and power wires inside outdoor condenser compartment, all surfaces coated with dust.
Water from a hose sprays the side condenser coil area, with insulated refrigerant line and wet debris below.
Water from a hose sprays the side condenser coil area, with insulated refrigerant line and wet debris below.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
Run capacitor mounted with a metal strap on a cylindrical housing, labeled 7.5 μF ±5% 370VAC 60/50Hz, with purple leads connected.
Run capacitor mounted with a metal strap on a cylindrical housing, labeled 7.5 μF ±5% 370VAC 60/50Hz, with purple leads connected.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 6.52 μF.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 6.52 μF.
Gas furnace in attic with flexible gas connector, sealed supply plenum, and PVC condensate drain piping visible.
Gas furnace in attic with flexible gas connector, sealed supply plenum, and PVC condensate drain piping visible.
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 359.5 V.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 359.5 V.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 111.4 A.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 111.4 A.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
Outdoor air conditioner condenser on a concrete pad with insulated refrigerant lines entering the wall.
Outdoor air conditioner condenser on a concrete pad with insulated refrigerant lines entering the wall.
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 the blower wheel, showing the metal fins, center hub, and a small part label.
Close-up of the blower wheel, showing the metal fins, center hub, and a small part label.
Outdoor condenser unit during service, access panel open with wiring exposed and tools placed on top.
Outdoor condenser unit during service, access panel open with wiring exposed and tools placed on top.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 16.21 A.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 16.21 A.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
Wall-mounted thermostat with green backlight shows inside 89 and setpoint 78 with cooling mode selected.
Wall-mounted thermostat with green backlight shows inside 89 and setpoint 78 with cooling mode selected.
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 360.3 V.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 360.3 V.
Dual-run capacitor labeled 45/5 μF 440VAC secured with a strap inside the condenser cabinet.
Dual-run capacitor labeled 45/5 μF 440VAC secured with a strap inside the condenser cabinet.
Two capacitors and a contactor mounted inside the outdoor condenser electrical panel with connected wiring.
Two capacitors and a contactor mounted inside the outdoor condenser electrical panel with connected wiring.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 111.9 °F.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 111.9 °F.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
Contactor inside outdoor condenser compartment with connected red, yellow, and black wires, showing dust accumulation.
Contactor inside outdoor condenser compartment with connected red, yellow, and black wires, showing dust accumulation.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 10.26 μF.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 10.26 μF.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 42.97 A.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 42.97 A.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 315 V.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 315 V.
Dual-run capacitor with heavy rust on the can, labeled 50/5 μF ±6% 440VAC, with wires connected to its terminals.
Dual-run capacitor with heavy rust on the can, labeled 50/5 μF ±6% 440VAC, with wires connected to its terminals.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 48.19 μF.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 48.19 μF.
Outdoor condenser coil is rinsed with a garden hose; water pools around the base and pad.
Outdoor condenser coil is rinsed with a garden hose; water pools around the base and pad.
Attic air handler cabinet with copper refrigerant line and insulated flex duct connections visible on top.
Attic air handler cabinet with copper refrigerant line and insulated flex duct connections visible on top.
Attic-installed furnace cabinet with service panel labels, louvered door, and flexible yellow gas connector visible along the side.
Attic-installed furnace cabinet with service panel labels, louvered door, and flexible yellow gas connector visible along the side.
Blower wheel inside HVAC unit showing dust accumulation on the fins and hub.
Blower wheel inside HVAC unit showing dust accumulation on the fins and hub.
Wall-mounted thermostat display shows inside 89 and set to 78 with cooling mode indicated.
Wall-mounted thermostat display shows inside 89 and set to 78 with cooling mode indicated.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 1.29 A.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 1.29 A.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 111.9 °F.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 111.9 °F.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 359.5 V.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 359.5 V.
Contactor inside outdoor condenser cabinet, with connected black, red, and yellow wires and notable dust buildup.
Contactor inside outdoor condenser cabinet, with connected black, red, and yellow wires and notable dust buildup.
Fiberglass air filter with green media and cardboard frame, showing an airflow arrow along the edge.
Fiberglass air filter with green media and cardboard frame, showing an airflow arrow along the edge.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 352.9 V.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 352.9 V.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 4.618 μF.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 4.618 μF.
Attic air handler cabinet with insulated flex duct, PVC drain, and copper tubing; dusty top surface shows AIRFLOW marking.
Attic air handler cabinet with insulated flex duct, PVC drain, and copper tubing; dusty top surface shows AIRFLOW marking.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
Outdoor condenser service area showing refrigerant lines with insulation, a rusted blue filter-drier, and two yellow clamps positioned on the lines.
Outdoor condenser service area showing refrigerant lines with insulation, a rusted blue filter-drier, and two yellow clamps positioned on the lines.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 5.06 μF.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 5.06 μF.
Gas furnace cabinet in attic with access panel closed, warning labels visible, and flexible gas line attached.
Gas furnace cabinet in attic with access panel closed, warning labels visible, and flexible gas line attached.
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.
Wall-mounted digital thermostat with backlit display showing 80 room temperature and 75 cooling setpoint.
Wall-mounted digital thermostat with backlit display showing 80 room temperature and 75 cooling setpoint.
Round run capacitor labeled 5 μF ±5% 370VAC, mounted in a metal clamp with two purple leads connected.
Round run capacitor labeled 5 μF ±5% 370VAC, mounted in a metal clamp with two purple leads connected.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 360.3 V.
Diagnostic instrument display shows 360.3 V.
Return grille with a pleated air filter in place, showing uniform dust accumulation across the filter surface.
Return grille with a pleated air filter in place, showing uniform dust accumulation across the filter surface.
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Questions about this repair

What was documented about the HVAC system?

Bad outdoor fan capacitor.

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