97F9970 - 50 + 5 uf MFD 370 Volt VAC - GE Round Dual Run Capacitor Upgrade

I’m not handy but I was able to replace this on my exterior home AC condenser with the help of YouTube. A failed capacitor is the most common reason for the AC condenser to stop working suddenly. It was easy to do this but beware that the old capacitor can hold electricity when the power is off so make sure to discharge that prior to touching the wiring of the AC condenser (if needed). Usually it is not an issue. Product works well!

This was the perfect replacement capacitor for my AC. After a few YouTube videos (and prayer), the switch was easy and my home is cool again. So glad I found this.

I have two AC units and repair guy charged $300 to replace a $15 cap. Took him 5 minutes to change it. So I ordered one on Amazon. Quick and easy to replace. I was up and running in 5 minutes after simple install. Save time and money by DIY If your heat pump outdoor fan wont turn and makes a humming noise, chances are its your Cap failed. Lock out the power source and look to see if your cap is deformed and bulged out on the top or bottom. Order the same size. Take a picture of wiring, move wires over one by one and Install the same way easy. up and running fast.

The specs and dimensions were just right to use this as a replacement for my 5hp hot tub pump motor. I didn't use the fan lead, just the compressor lead. My hot tub motor starts right up now.

Just replaced the last one marked 8/18. So, knocking one star off for only lasting 2-years. New one I ordered is guaranteed 5-years. Still though, have one on hand, what a lifesaver!Giving it a 5-star rating, hopefully it'll last through the summer heat. Last one ANOTHER company installed only lasted two years EXACT to the month. For $20 you can't beat it especially when AC companies charge so much for them!!!!!!

So glad we ordered this when the fan stopped working We did a bit of research and thought it might be the capacitor. We were without a/c for about 3 weeks during the hottest time of the year til we decided to take a shot and order. Turns out we were right. The fan is now working and it been about 2 weeks since we switched it out no issues.

I looked all over for a local supplier that I could buy this capacitor from. Nobody would sell me one because I wasn’t the contractor. Found this one and installed it and had my air-conditioning fixed in about 30 minutes. Highly recommend.

Whenever I search for HVAC parts it always feels like you are being deliberately misled. Motors, pumps, and electrical components are often rebranded and renumbered and yet they are identical parts. Part numbers are essentially a moving target as the years go buy and this simple capacitor is no different.Is it worth paying 18 dollars for a 10 dollar part just because the description has that 12 year old part number (97F9970) from a random manufacturer in the description even though that number is nowhere to be found on the actual part itself when you get it? Only you can decide.The specs on this unit were very close to the specs on the capacitor it replaced. Although a inch or so shorter it still fit snuggly into the bracket on my AC unit without the need for modification.