How To Test The Capacitor on Your Heating/AC System

This is a short video on how to test a "Run Capacitor" on a A/C or Heatpump in your home. Be sure to kill power before starting to test cap

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[sparky19852001]

You cant test a capacitor without it being under a load, and yes im a a/c tech in AZ

[P1001AT2]

I have a question about capacitors if i have a 300 volt capacitor and i put about 25 volts in it will it hold 25 volts or 300

[uncreativeranter]

silly Q but if u had a bad neighbor & they water hosed your outdoor fan is it possible that it would damage or is the outdoor unit designed to withstand water? Its an Akai reverse cycle spilt air conditioner. When I turn to heat the outdoor fan works but theirs no air coming from indoor unit and when i switch to cool air then the outdoor fan stops working but the indoor fan works. I hear a click like your thermostat click maybe also the electricity hum turns on & off compressor? or capacitor?

[Aprildoubleds]

Very well put thanks telling all about the discharge. Don't sound fun!!!

[digdogdennis]

Thx so far other vids show how to test but no about discharging...Thx much

[jmzalapajr1]

Thanks Dale, first year H VAC/R student on my way to getting a two year degree

[papaglez30]

Thank you so much for taking the time on this. My A/C unit went out today and her in Texas its a killer heat. In the morning I begin my testing... Thanks again

[RichardStengerJr]

Thank you so much.

[dmbcmj]

Hi, Dale! Thanks for the great video. Very well done and LOTS of great information. I've watched about a half dozen videos on the subject, so far, and yours is by far the best. And, you didn't refer to those of us watching as some childish 'potty mouth' name. How is that possible!? Thanks, again; I'm glad I saw yours.

[Alxscode]

Thank you.