Is $250 to install a new capacitor and hard start kit to hopefully get the compressor to turn over a fair price?
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My compressor won't start. An HVAC professional quoted me $250 for a new capacitor and hard start kit to hopefully get the compressor to turn over. My current capacitor still measures 45 MFD, but is listed at 50. Hard start kits run $15 at Grainger, so I told him I would do it myself. I'm wondering if I'm being foolish.
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This quote is for the installation of components to address a non-starting compressor. - New capacitor - Hard start kit
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Category
HVAC
Price
$250
Quote Date
June 23, 2025
Fuel type
Electric
System type
Air conditioner
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