Why Your AC Capacitor Keeps Failing (and What It Really Costs)
Capacitors are the most replaced part in air conditioning. Here is why they fail, why yours might keep failing, and what a fair replacement price looks like.
Mike Reynolds 2 min read
Mike Reynolds
Lead HVAC Editor
Mike spent 18 years as a field service technician and service manager before turning to writing, working residential and light commercial HVAC across three states. He holds NATE certification and EPA Section 608 Universal certification, and he has personally replaced more capacitors than he can count. Mike leads our troubleshooting and repair content, and his rule for every article is simple: write what he would tell a neighbor across the fence.
- NATE Certified
- EPA Section 608 Universal
- 18 years field experience
Articles by Mike Reynolds
What Actually Happens in a Furnace Tune Up (From the Tech's Side)
A former technician walks through a real fall furnace tune up, what each check catches, and how to tell a genuine inspection from a fifteen minute filter swap.
Mike Reynolds 2 min read