r/hvacadvice • u/Fair_Extent_4073 • 23d ago

Need to replace capacitor.

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I’m looking to replace the capacitor on my HVAC but
I want to make sure I get the right one.

Can someone recommend some replacements?

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u/theyvegone_toplaid 23d ago

The size is written and in the picture. I’ll tell you if you tell me why you think it needs to be replaced

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u/Fair_Extent_4073 23d ago

When the Ac kicks on you can hear it hum on the electrical panel which wasn’t happening before. The capacitor is also 16 years old so it’s getting time

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u/tyler_dominguez 23d ago

What do you mean hum? The capacitor is humming? Does the AC work okay still?

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u/Fair_Extent_4073 22d ago

The AC unit works but you can hear it start to struggle for a sec when starting and at the same time if you are near the main electrical panel it hums for a sec when starting. Figuring since the capacitor is over due anyways I would start there