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    dougcoug Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 29, 2007, 08:31 PM
    Capacitor Location
    I have just encountered a fan failure on our air conditioner after a major storm. I replaced the fuses but the compressor hums but the fan still doesn't move. I gave the fan blades a little push and everything turned on for a short while but on the second run, it didn't start. From all my research I'd like to replace the capacitor next but I have no idea where it's located. Would someone please let me know where it is. A picture would be very helpful to me because I'm more of a visual person. Thank you to all for looking at my request.
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    Aug 29, 2007, 09:00 PM
    If you took two cylinders and taped them together and looked at the result it would be a capacitor. A single cylinder could also be a capacitor. They have markings of voltages and capacitances like 4 uf or 4 MFD. They can be a dual capacitor. One capacitor is used for running and the other for starting.

    Look here: Air Conditioning Parts And Repairs
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    Aug 29, 2007, 09:25 PM
    Follow the wires from the motor. Also see the sticky at the top of the forum for pictures.
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