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cheetah25
Aug 19, 2007, 04:41 PM
OK I think I have narrowed my problem down to either a run capacitor or my start capacitor

My fan on top of my unit runs but the compressor will hum for about 3-5 seconds every 5 minutes or so . Is it possible for my duel run capacitor to let the fan run but not let the compressor run, or is the problem my start capacitor?

esquire1
Aug 19, 2007, 04:49 PM
Yes it is. If you replace it make sure you replace with the same as in it now i.e. 35/5 or 40/5 etc. The rating is stamped on the capacitor

summertime1001
Sep 9, 2013, 09:17 AM
Bryant ac tripping breaker. Outside unit fan runs fine, cools house, then after a bit, breaker trips. Any ideas?

Grady White
Sep 10, 2013, 08:09 PM
Summertime1001: Sounds like you have a compressor going bad. Something is causing the system to draw high amperage & the compressor is the most likely suspect.