Looking for a source for a Carrier Run Capacitor

any capacitor will work as long as it matches what is on the cap you have now

Sorry Mark. There are no places to look up Carrier parts or capacitors. I think capacitors have been discontinued. I believe I can look up a thermostat for you though. Bubba (did a lot of Googling eh, Mark?)

I think its an oval one

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Take the old one to a supply house and they will simply match it. Or get the specs off it and look for one online. The voltage of the new one can be higher but not lower. The mfd should be the same. Carrier and a number of the other brands go out of their way to make it difficult to get simple information about their units if you are not an "official" hvac service technician.

Oh, and if you go to a supply house keep the chitchat away from the fact that you are a home owner, not a service tech. I assume you are. And don't wear a suit and tie unless it's Sunday morning. Most supply houses don't like selling to homeowners but will look the other way unless you stick it in their face.

There's a multi-stage speed controller in front of the run-cap. I can tell by start sound that it's likely the cap. Since they typ don't cost much I wanted to have new one in hand before I disassembled stuff.

You are right abt Carrier. I have detail spec sheets but they don't have the actual motor or run cap specs.

Take the old one to a supply house and they will simply match it. Or get the specs off it and look for one online. The voltage of the new one can be higher but not lower. The mfd should be the same. Carrier and a number of the other brands go out of their way to make it difficult to get simple information about their units if you are not an "official" hvac service technician.

That's very good advice. Some supply houses will simply refuse to sell to non licensed contractors and send obvious homeowners/DIY'ers packing. Others will sell to anyone. The bigger the city the better your chances.

Go there when the counter isn't busy. (avoid early morning and around lunch). If the counter is full of techs. the supply house is less likely to sell to a homeowner. It's not like they want to refuse business, they just don't want to piss of their loyal customers. You'll be seen as a threat to them.

Look like a tech. Don't go there driving your BMW with little Johnny on your shoulders wearing a golf shirt. Wear a blue work shirt and place a small dial thermometer in the shirt pocket for all to see. A small maglight in a holster is also a good disguise. Dirty work hands with a few scars is also a good sign. (maybe play with a cat before you go there)

Don't ask for any advice!! Go to their website in advance and get their part number and ask for the part by that number. Don't ask about the return policy or 30 day satisfaction guarantee. This isn't Wal Mart - assume you buy it/you own it.

Try and set up a will call pickup. However they'll likely ask you for an account #. Try saying "cash/will call" when you call.

If they get real anal and want you to be a licensed contractor then say you're a property maintainance manager. Say you company is "_______ Properties"/Cash Will Call.

The best way to deal with a supply house is to fax them an EPA 608 card and/or contractors license and set up a COD account. Once you have an account number your golden.

-Canadian Heat

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Ever heard of a Fluke model 52 II ?

Don't need no stinking dial thermometer!

Get with the program and lose the stone ages!

Most legit, credible supply houses won't sell to the general public.

Sorry dude but I've never been turned away from a supply counter and I've been to a number of them here in the past 20 years. Admittedly I'm in the south but Raleigh is the state capital. I know they won't sell me a complete system but there's a couple places out in the rural country side where no questions are asked if you know what I mean.

I did say "MOST LEGIT" companies.

They list it as 7.5, but show a picture of a 5

"play with a cat" before you go to a supply house???

You're an idiot.

Sorry but I'm not even buying "most". I have never been turned away from any counter around here or asked any questions when buying parts. I have only been asked to produce my epa certificate when I bought refrigerant. I have always paid cash at the counter. I'll admit I keep the conversation to the business at hand. I think you are ignoring the power of the US dollar :-)

Some of the folks on this board really love GE capactitors for reasons they have stated in the past.

With eight electrical thingies on top?