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A/c not working properly after storm?

The outside unit will not come completely on. It's starting with a buzzing noise as it would usually do then cuts off and tries again a few seconds later. What could the issue? I want to have some knowledge before calling the repair person.

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  • 9 years ago
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    I think the starting capacitor is fried, if not the motor.

    Astrobuf

  • 9 years ago

    Yep,... the DRC (dual run capacitor) has been surged and fried.

    Its done for tonight. It will not do anything until its repaired.

    Source(s): HVAC tech
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