🌸⚡ SPRING WARNING: Don’t Skip the Capacitor Check! ⚡🌸

🌸⚡ SPRING WARNING: Don’t Skip the Capacitor Check! ⚡🌸

Before the Houston heat hits, one of the most important (and most common) spring checks is the A/C capacitor.

Your capacitor is the “boost” that helps start and keep running the compressor and condenser fan motor. When it gets weak, the system can struggle to start, run inefficiently, or fail suddenly—usually on the first hot, high-demand days.

✅ Why it matters in spring:
• Cooling season starts and your system cycles more often
• Weak capacitors fail under load and heat
• A bad capacitor can strain expensive motors

⚠️ Signs a capacitor may be failing:
• Outdoor unit won’t start (or starts then stops)
• Humming/buzzing from the condenser
• Fan not spinning or spinning slow
• Intermittent cooling / system struggles to keep up

🧰 During a spring visit we test the capacitor’s strength, inspect for swelling/leaks, and check other key electrical parts to prevent a “no cool” emergency.

📩 Message Uptown Heating & Air Conditioning to schedule your spring A/C check-up.

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🌸⚡ SPRING WARNING: Don’t Skip the Capacitor Check! ⚡🌸

🌸⚡ SPRING WARNING: Don’t Skip the Capacitor Check! ⚡🌸

Before the Houston heat ramps up, one of the smartest things you can do is have your A/C capacitor checked. Capacitors are small but critical—they help start and keep running your compressor and fan motor. When a capacitor gets weak, your system may struggle to start, run hot, or shut down when you need it most.

✅ Why Checking the Capacitor in Spring Matters
1) Prevents sudden “No Cool” breakdowns
Weak capacitors often fail without warning—usually on the first hot, high-demand days.
2) Protects your compressor and fan motor
A failing capacitor can cause hard starts and extra strain, which can shorten the life of expensive components.
3) Reduces overheating and short cycling
When the motor isn’t getting the boost it needs, the system may run inefficiently, overheat, or cycle on/off.
4) Spring is peak “early failure” season
After winter moisture, age, and electrical surges, capacitors are one of the most common A/C failures we see when cooling season starts.

⚠️ Signs a Capacitor May Be Failing

✅ Outdoor unit won’t start (or starts then shuts off)
✅ Humming/buzzing from the condenser
✅ Fan not spinning or spins slowly
✅ Intermittent cooling (works sometimes)
✅ Breaker trips or system struggles to start

🧰 What We Check During a Spring Visit

✔ Test capacitor strength (microfarads)
✔ Inspect for swelling/leaks/heat damage
✔ Check contactor + electrical connections
✔ Verify amp draw and proper operation

📩 Message Uptown Heating & Air Conditioning to schedule your spring A/C check-up and avoid a surprise “no cool” call when the heat hits.

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#SpringWarning #Capacitor #ACMaintenance #HoustonHVAC #NoCool #HVACService #AirConditioning #UptownHeatingAndAir #UptownAC #SameDayService #KatyTX #CypressTX #TomballTX #SpringTX