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vexter0944
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Aug 18, 2014

Coleman Mach 15000 BTU A/C Issue - Electrical in Nature

I have a mobile catering/vending rig built in 2012. It has a Coleman Mach 15K A/C unit for keeping us cool while cooking/serving. Up until a couple of weeks ago, it has been perfectly fine - I use...
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MEXICOWANDERER
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Aug 18, 2014
A bad capacitor can make an AC operate like Jack Nicholson had the wheel. Check starting current of BOTH the compressor AND the motor that powers the condenser and evaporator fans shaft.

Manufacturers should be FORCED TO make the so-called "Hard Start" capacitor standard equipment. OEM can buy stuff for about 20% of what we mortals are forced to pay.

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