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Happytracks
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May 09, 2013

Starter Capacitor - Air Conditioner

Question: My rear air unit will not come on with generator power or outside 120. The fan works. Could this be a starter capacitor? Is the fan separate from air unit wiring?

Front unit works fine. I have a "Comfort Control Center" Duo-Therm.

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Happytracks
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  • Teacher_s_Pet's avatar
    Teacher_s_Pet
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    May 09, 2013
    Sounds like what happened to us on a very hot trip to Virgina. We had one go out about 5 years ago, had it checked out and fixed by a HVAC tech. I bought an extra one from him "just in case" I needed one on the road. Some of the cheapest insurance I ever have bought, it still resides in my "parts" bin in the basement of the Phaeton.
  • CG_Dawson's avatar
    CG_Dawson
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    May 09, 2013
    Yes, very definitely can be the start capacitor. They cost about $20.00 and are easily replaced,

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