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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairFrigidaire Air Conditioner Capacitor Replacement 5304516549
Frigidaire Air Conditioner Capacitor Replacement 5304516549
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$35.87Estimated Savings
$112.5007:49
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the capacitor on a Frigidaire Air Conditioner. The most common reason for replacing this part is if the unit will not cool properly.
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the capacitor in this frigidaire air conditioner…
2
… you will need a #2 phillips-head screwdriver, needle-nose pliers, wire cutters, zip-ties, and a putty knife.
3
Before you begin, unplug the unit’s power cord.
4
To perform this procedure, you will need to fully uninstall the unit from the wall sleeve or window and set it on a sturdy surface.
5
Now pull the air filter out.
6
Use the #2 phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the grille assembly.
7
With the screws unthreaded, use the putty knife to help pry the grille assembly off.
8
Release the control panel wiring from the retainers to provide enough slack to set the grille aside.
9
Next, unthread the six screws to release the rear grille if attached.
10
Unthread the lower screws securing the left-and-right-side air intake screens.
11
Detach the screens from the top to remove.
12
Now unthread the eight screws securing the unit’s cabinet.
13
With the screws unthreaded, lift the cabinet off.
14
Cut the foam strip insulation covering the control box cover.
15
Now unthread the three screws securing the cover.
16
Set the cover aside.
17
You should release the potentially stored electrical charge in the capacitor to avoid injury…
18
… by placing the needle-nose pliers across each set of terminals – avoid touching the metal portion of the tool when doing this.
19
Note the orientation of the wires… then pull back the wire insulators…
20
… and use the needle-nose pliers to depress the locking tabs to release the wires.
21
Loosen the screw securing the capacitor mounting strap…
22
… and you can remove the old component.
23
To install the new capacitor…
24
… insert it behind the mounting strap and tighten the screw to secure.
25
Attach the wires to the appropriate terminals and slide the insulators over the terminals.
26
Reposition the control box cover…
27
… and rethread the screws to secure.
28
Realign the cabinet…
29
… and rethread the eight screws.
30
Replace the left-and-right-side air intake screens and rethread the lower screws.
31
If applicable, reinstall the rear grille.
32
Secure the control panel wiring in the retainers.
33
Align the top tabs of the grille assembly with the slots in the top edge of the unit and snap the assembly into position.
34
Thread the two mounting screws.
35
Keeping the upper lip facing outward, insert the air filter into the front grille slot.
36
Reinstall the unit in the wall sleeve or window as necessary.
37
Plug the power cord back in…
38
… and the air conditioner should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the capacitor on a Frigidaire Air Conditioner. The most common reason for replacing this part is if the unit will not cool properly.
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the capacitor in this frigidaire air conditioner…
2
… you will need a #2 phillips-head screwdriver, needle-nose pliers, wire cutters, zip-ties, and a putty knife.
3
Before you begin, unplug the unit’s power cord.
4
To perform this procedure, you will need to fully uninstall the unit from the wall sleeve or window and set it on a sturdy surface.
5
Now pull the air filter out.
6
Use the #2 phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the grille assembly.
7
With the screws unthreaded, use the putty knife to help pry the grille assembly off.
8
Release the control panel wiring from the retainers to provide enough slack to set the grille aside.
9
Next, unthread the six screws to release the rear grille if attached.
10
Unthread the lower screws securing the left-and-right-side air intake screens.
11
Detach the screens from the top to remove.
12
Now unthread the eight screws securing the unit’s cabinet.
13
With the screws unthreaded, lift the cabinet off.
14
Cut the foam strip insulation covering the control box cover.
15
Now unthread the three screws securing the cover.
16
Set the cover aside.
17
You should release the potentially stored electrical charge in the capacitor to avoid injury…
18
… by placing the needle-nose pliers across each set of terminals – avoid touching the metal portion of the tool when doing this.
19
Note the orientation of the wires… then pull back the wire insulators…
20
… and use the needle-nose pliers to depress the locking tabs to release the wires.
21
Loosen the screw securing the capacitor mounting strap…
22
… and you can remove the old component.
23
To install the new capacitor…
24
… insert it behind the mounting strap and tighten the screw to secure.
25
Attach the wires to the appropriate terminals and slide the insulators over the terminals.
26
Reposition the control box cover…
27
… and rethread the screws to secure.
28
Realign the cabinet…
29
… and rethread the eight screws.
30
Replace the left-and-right-side air intake screens and rethread the lower screws.
31
If applicable, reinstall the rear grille.
32
Secure the control panel wiring in the retainers.
33
Align the top tabs of the grille assembly with the slots in the top edge of the unit and snap the assembly into position.
34
Thread the two mounting screws.
35
Keeping the upper lip facing outward, insert the air filter into the front grille slot.
36
Reinstall the unit in the wall sleeve or window as necessary.
37
Plug the power cord back in…
38
… and the air conditioner should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Capacitor
$35.87
Total$0.00
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