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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairGoodman Central Air Condensing Unit Dual-Run Capacitor Replacement CAP050450440RTP 
Goodman Central Air Condensing Unit Dual-Run Capacitor Replacement CAP050450440RTP
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$45.97Estimated Savings
$112.5003:37
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the dual-run capacitor on a Goodman central air condensing unit. The most common reason for replacing the capacitor is if the unit does not cool or is not running at all.
All of the information for this contactor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Goodman
All of the information for this contactor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Goodman
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the dual-run capacitor in this goodman central air condensing unit…
2
… you will need a 5/16th inch nut driver and a flat-head screwdriver.
3
Before you begin, shut off the power to the unit.
4
You can do this by removing the fuses from the disconnect box…
5
…or switching off the circuit breaker.
6
Shut off the power to the furnace as well.
7
Use the 5/16th inch nut driver to unthread the two lower screws securing the control box access cover.
8
Loosen the two upper screws directly above the access cover so you can pull the cover down to remove.
9
You should release the potentially stored electrical charge in the capacitor to avoid injury…
10
… by placing the flat-head screwdriver across each set of terminals – avoid touching the metal portion of the tool when doing this.
11
Note the orientation of the wires connected to the capacitor…
12
… then disconnect all four wires.
13
Now use the 5/16th inch nut driver to unthread the screw to loosen the mounting strap so you can remove the old capacitor.
14
To install the new dual-run capacitor…
15
… attach the purple and red wires to the common terminal, indicated by the letter “c”, on the capacitor…
16
… the brown wire to the fan terminal…
17
… and the yellow wire to the “herm”, or compressor, terminal.
18
Position the capacitor behind the mounting strap…
19
… and rethread the screw to secure the strap.
20
Reposition the access cover…
21
… and replace the two lower screws to secure.
22
Now tighten the two upper screws.
23
Restore power to the unit…
24
… and to the furnace…
25
… and the central air condensing unit should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the dual-run capacitor on a Goodman central air condensing unit. The most common reason for replacing the capacitor is if the unit does not cool or is not running at all.
All of the information for this contactor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Goodman
All of the information for this contactor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Goodman
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the dual-run capacitor in this goodman central air condensing unit…
2
… you will need a 5/16th inch nut driver and a flat-head screwdriver.
3
Before you begin, shut off the power to the unit.
4
You can do this by removing the fuses from the disconnect box…
5
…or switching off the circuit breaker.
6
Shut off the power to the furnace as well.
7
Use the 5/16th inch nut driver to unthread the two lower screws securing the control box access cover.
8
Loosen the two upper screws directly above the access cover so you can pull the cover down to remove.
9
You should release the potentially stored electrical charge in the capacitor to avoid injury…
10
… by placing the flat-head screwdriver across each set of terminals – avoid touching the metal portion of the tool when doing this.
11
Note the orientation of the wires connected to the capacitor…
12
… then disconnect all four wires.
13
Now use the 5/16th inch nut driver to unthread the screw to loosen the mounting strap so you can remove the old capacitor.
14
To install the new dual-run capacitor…
15
… attach the purple and red wires to the common terminal, indicated by the letter “c”, on the capacitor…
16
… the brown wire to the fan terminal…
17
… and the yellow wire to the “herm”, or compressor, terminal.
18
Position the capacitor behind the mounting strap…
19
… and rethread the screw to secure the strap.
20
Reposition the access cover…
21
… and replace the two lower screws to secure.
22
Now tighten the two upper screws.
23
Restore power to the unit…
24
… and to the furnace…
25
… and the central air condensing unit should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Dual Run Capacitor
$45.97
Total$0.00
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