AMI PARTS SPP6 Hard Start Capacitor Replacement 115V-288VAC

HVAC Unit stopped cooling - sounded like compressor just couldn't get going. The HVAC Company told me the compressor was locked up, and the Capacitor seemed ok, so given furnace/compressor was 25+ years old, it would ALL need to be replaced (for $12,000 to $15,000). The Tech said they COULD install a hard start capacitor that MIGHT fix the issue temporarily for $340, but as soon as they started to install it, it was paid for & no refunds. Didn't want to gamble $340 for potentially nothing, so sent them on their way (with $100 for the SVC call). I then started googling and learning about hard start capacitors. Bought this unit for $15 and installed it the next day without difficulty. Compressor started up immediately and ran fine, so this was pretty good for $15! Of course the question is how LONG will it last? No idea, but if I can get through this Summer I will be very happy, and I know some people have eked out a couple of years usage with these things. One comment: many DIY Videos fail to mention that capacitors can hold a charge AFTER the breaker panel is turned off. BE SURE to discharge existing capacitor by grounding out all the lugs with a screwdriver with an insulated handle! I knew to do that already, but I am sure some novices could get zapped otherwise.

This was the part I needed to keep my HVAC system going, weather was so hot ac kept tripping breaker, changed out capacitor, it would run a few cycles and trip breaker again, watched a few YouTube videos and saw this decided to give it a try,so far so good and cheap fix.

This kit was easy to install and has been getting my compressor going every time there is a call for it.

This hard start kit worked well for my AC unit and the price was very reasonable compared to other options. Installation was straightforward and the product feels solid for the cost. After installing it, the compressor started more smoothly and seemed to have better starting power.

I was going to replace my 23 year old Coleman A/C, but a friend asked me why and when I explained the issue he recommended I try an SPP6. It got the old compressor to start again. Not expecting it to fix it forever, but pleased with the performance.

Didn't last a day on my 3.5 ton home ac compressor (9 years old). Blew up and dumped oil. I'm an electrician by trade and it was installed properly. I have attached a pic of it dead on my workbench stinking up my garage. Rest in peace lil buddy. I should've bought a higher quality component Made in USA instead of this Chinese product. Lesson learned. Thankfully I was able to take it out of the circuit and everything is working OK without it. My Titan HD cap stepped up and is taking care of business until I spend my money in a wiser fashion on a different hard start kit.

Two wire hook up to existing start run capacitor. Very simple discharge the existing capacitor first before you wire in. It’s probably a good idea after the power has been turned off otherwise any do it yourself or should be able to take care of that?

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