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

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’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!

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.

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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.

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.

Remember be safe. Turn off AC breaker at the main house panel, and cut power at AC unit as well- usually a separate box outside. Take a photo of current capacitor, noting where exact wires will reattach to the new replacement breaker. Old cap will have same writing on connections. If your ac stopped suddenly, is old, and hums loudly- this should do the trick. This is not a difficult job overall, if you have common sense, confidence, and are somewhat handy. A contactor is at another level lots of safety, photos, and more general knowledge on electrical- photo right. I replaced both in the summer of 2021. I received quotes from $900 and up. Parts were under $30 on Amazon! Billing could easily go to $2K. Sad, but the going rate.