Are you considering purchasing and installing an AC capacitor but want information on average pricing? Here’s how much an AC capacitor costs.

Anyone who works with older electronic equipment will before long learn to spot Rifa capacitors, a distinctive yellow-translucent component often used in mains filters, that is notorious for failur… ...

If your outdoor AC unit isn't turning on, check these switches, levels, and lines yourself, before calling for professional ...

If your AC isn’t working properly, here’s why, including a few possible solutions to your air conditioning issues.

According to Pacific Gas & Electric, it’s better to turn off your AC unit if you will be away from home for more than four hours. If you have a smart thermostat, PG&E said, you can schedule your AC to ...

Common AC Problem: The Bad Capacitor Recently, while mowing my lawn, I heard my air conditioner stop. At first, I didn’t think much of it since AC units cycle on and off.

Every now and then you need to make your own capacitor. That includes choosing a dielectric for it, the insulating material that goes between the plates. One dielectric material that I use a lot ...

Figure 1 This capacitor is a dual run capacitor for both the fan and the AC compressor. There is a separate black start capacitor for the compressor, needed due to the high starting load of a ...

Overheating a capacitor can cause it to fail prematurely. Ted von Kampen, Nissei Arcotronics America, Beaverton, Ore. When employing electrolytic, ceramic, and film capacitors in various ...