HVAC Capacitors 101

There are two basic types of motor capacitors most commonly used in HVAC. The run capacitor and the start capacitor. Motor capacitors are used to either increase run efficiency of the motor or to give it an initial joult to jump start the motor. They are sometimes referred to as motor starter capacitors or power capacitors. Motor capacitors are only used for single-phase motors that generally see heavy use throughout the HVAC industry. Typical applications... [Read More...]