AC Capacitor

Is a DIY AC Capacitor Replacement a Good Idea?

If you are experiencing signs of your older air conditioning system not doing its job properly, you may be tempted to try to replace the air conditioning capacitor. Here at Hawk Heating & Air Conditioning in Galt, we want to help our community be safe and cool each summer. What Is an Air Conditioning Capacitor? A capacitor is a metal cylinder that stores energy to give your air conditioning unit a big jolt of electricity before it turns on. This electricity begins the process of running the motors and compressor and then keeps the energy flow at a lower