Troubleshooting single-phase refrigeration compressors requires a technician to have a proficient understanding of capacitors. The start capacitor is one of two types of capacitors that can be found ...

In this video, I demonstrate how to test an AC compressor to determine if it is faulty. The two featured tests are quick and ...

In this article I will be going over some tips on troubleshooting single phase, residential compressors that won’t start. The tonnage of most residential compressors in air conditioners and heat pumps ...

Unlike the capacitor-start-induction-run motor that used a capacitor, this motor makes use of a centrifugal switch to drop the start winding out of the circuit. PSC Motors Permanent Split Capacitor ...