[HCARC] OFF TOPIC - But Valuable None the less
Gary J - N5BAA
qltfnish at omniglobal.net
Thu Apr 9 14:19:41 EDT 2015
It’s that time again – Air Conditioning time in Texas. I fired mine off last week only to find that it wouldn’t kick in the compressor. The problem – as usual - Fire Ants getting their jollies in the starter contactor of the condensing unit. What fire ants see in 220 volt A/C current is beyond me. HMMM – fried shorted contactor and associated fried and swollen run capacitor. Try to buy the locally – sure IF you are or are related to an A/C Contractor – otherwise sorry call the repair guy. I used to have a repair guy who would order these parts for me and I’d just pick them up in his name. He is retired – I guess he made enough money to be set for life. Well I found a company in Arizona that sells the parts needed on the internet (Ebay too) and who will talk you through the repair on the phone. He will even research his books on your A/C model and tell you the proper part number. I guess A/C guys in Arizona have all the work they can use and then some.
Anyway, if you need the electrical parts (up to and including the fan and motor) I can put you in touch with this gentleman. Just send me an email.
Gary J
N5BAA
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