AC fan not working - how to repair broken HVAC Run Start Capacitor - air condition

My AC stop working and blows hot air. The fan wasnt blowing when the AC was on. I opened the panel and saw the run capacitor bulging out. The run capacitor stores up charge to kick start the compressor and fan. So, if thats broken, then may be thats why my fan isn't running. So, i bought one for $25 on the internet and it fixed the problem
This is for documentation and reference only. I am not a professional.

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[rbu2m]

In Florida it’s getting harder to buy them from the HVAC distributing company since they told me that they will longer sell them to home owners. They only sell them to Licensed Contractors

[iesuck]

@rbu2m interesting.... but its only a capacitor... i wonder why they enforce such policies...

[hvacdexter]

Should check the amps on that unit. Those caps tend to blow because of high amps or low voltage. I come across a lot of burned caps simple because the condensor coil is extremely dirty causing the compressor to draw too many amps. Then POP goes the cap.

[iesuck]

@hvacdexter thats interesting to know. my condenser coil was dirty, but it was was a record hottest temperature too. I am sure both combination didnt help.

[TheTreetop1988]

As a tech my self make sure you use a resistor or a insulated scewdriver to discharge terminals.  More than a few times ive got a nasty shock.

[ESPHEATINGNAC]

@Ajax2341 Hahahaha

[iesuck]

@ThePariss333 I think you are asking me 2 questions.

Question 1: Whats that noise? My guess it sounds like a loose bearing. Search youtube for HVAC fan bearing being loose.

Question 2: Can you cover it during winter? Yes, you can when its turned off. Its called "Air Conditioner Covers"

[ThePariss333]

@iesuck I have a question,I dont know if you can help me,but maybe you can: exactly that place ( A/C fan) its close to a room, from that room,i hear a bad noise,when the A/C star, I mean, start right,but,then, I heard a weird noise like craking,knoking,I dont know how to explane.it cool inside the house,perfect,but from the room,principally at night, I can hear that noise. an A/C guy,told me it was working on pressure,maybe luck of gas or some thing. can I cover that part on winter too or not?

[Ajax2341]

Thank's that makes more sense.

[iesuck]

@Ajax2341 no, you can't. Look for a HVAC hardware store. In the mid south we have a store called lock supply. you can also buy it online at Amazon, digikey, mouser, etc...