{"title":"Hard Start Kits","description":"\u003cp\u003eHard start kits give an ageing compressor extra starting torque. Fit one if the compressor groans on start-up, the lights dim when the AC kicks on, or the breaker occasionally trips.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hard-start-kit-96503","title":"Hard Start Kit | 96503","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHard Start Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e — manufacturer part number \u003cstrong\u003e96503\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat this part does\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA hard start kit gives the compressor a burst of extra torque at start-up. It cuts the time the compressor spends drawing locked-rotor current, which helps an ageing compressor keep starting and stops the lights dimming every time the AC kicks on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReplace this part if\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompressor struggles or groans on start-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouse lights dim when the AC starts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreaker occasionally trips on start-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompressor hums then trips its overload\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlder system you want to get another season or two out of\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e96503\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold By\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFurnace Direct (Hamlin Mechanical LLC, MN Lic. #128688)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstall difficulty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy\u003c\/strong\u003e — about 20 minutes. Tools: Insulated screwdriver, nut driver. Power off at the breaker: yes. Gas shutoff required: no.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capacitors hold a lethal charge even with the power off. Discharge across the terminals with an insulated screwdriver before touching them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical service life is 8-12 years. Most HVAC companies charge $200-400 to replace this part, including the service call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I know if my hard start kit is bad?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplace it if you see any of these: compressor struggles or groans on start-up; house lights dim when the ac starts; breaker occasionally trips on start-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I replace a hard start kit myself?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. This is a easy repair that takes about 20 minutes with insulated screwdriver, nut driver. Always shut the power off at the breaker first. Capacitors hold a lethal charge even with the power off. Discharge across the terminals with an insulated screwdriver before touching them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a hard start kit last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTypically 8-12 years in normal residential use. Heavy cycling, poor airflow, and dirty filters all shorten that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does a contractor charge to replace a hard start kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost HVAC companies charge $200-400 for this repair, including the service call. The part itself is $105.95.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does this ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrders placed by 2 PM CT typically ship the same business day, with delivery in 1-5 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat if it does not fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eReturn it within 90 days. If you are unsure before ordering, call (888) 762-1334 — we are licensed HVAC contractors and can confirm the right part for your model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold by licensed HVAC contractors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Furnace Direct is Hamlin Mechanical LLC, Minnesota licence #128688. If this part does not fix the problem, call (888) 762-1334 and we will help you work out what will.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Furnace Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58271381094703,"sku":"96503","price":105.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"hard-start-kit-96506","title":"Hard Start Kit | 96506","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHard Start Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e — manufacturer part number \u003cstrong\u003e96506\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat this part does\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA hard start kit gives the compressor a burst of extra torque at start-up. It cuts the time the compressor spends drawing locked-rotor current, which helps an ageing compressor keep starting and stops the lights dimming every time the AC kicks on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReplace this part if\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompressor struggles or groans on start-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouse lights dim when the AC starts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreaker occasionally trips on start-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompressor hums then trips its overload\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlder system you want to get another season or two out of\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e96506\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold By\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFurnace Direct (Hamlin Mechanical LLC, MN Lic. #128688)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstall difficulty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy\u003c\/strong\u003e — about 20 minutes. Tools: Insulated screwdriver, nut driver. Power off at the breaker: yes. Gas shutoff required: no.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capacitors hold a lethal charge even with the power off. Discharge across the terminals with an insulated screwdriver before touching them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical service life is 8-12 years. Most HVAC companies charge $200-400 to replace this part, including the service call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I know if my hard start kit is bad?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplace it if you see any of these: compressor struggles or groans on start-up; house lights dim when the ac starts; breaker occasionally trips on start-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I replace a hard start kit myself?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. This is a easy repair that takes about 20 minutes with insulated screwdriver, nut driver. Always shut the power off at the breaker first. Capacitors hold a lethal charge even with the power off. Discharge across the terminals with an insulated screwdriver before touching them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a hard start kit last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTypically 8-12 years in normal residential use. Heavy cycling, poor airflow, and dirty filters all shorten that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does a contractor charge to replace a hard start kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost HVAC companies charge $200-400 for this repair, including the service call. The part itself is $123.95.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does this ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrders placed by 2 PM CT typically ship the same business day, with delivery in 1-5 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat if it does not fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eReturn it within 90 days. If you are unsure before ordering, call (888) 762-1334 — we are licensed HVAC contractors and can confirm the right part for your model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold by licensed HVAC contractors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Furnace Direct is Hamlin Mechanical LLC, Minnesota licence #128688. If this part does not fix the problem, call (888) 762-1334 and we will help you work out what will.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Furnace Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58271381127471,"sku":"96506","price":123.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"hard-start-kit-urco410","title":"Hard Start Kit | URCO410","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHard Start Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e — manufacturer part number \u003cstrong\u003eURCO410\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat this part does\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA hard start kit gives the compressor a burst of extra torque at start-up. It cuts the time the compressor spends drawing locked-rotor current, which helps an ageing compressor keep starting and stops the lights dimming every time the AC kicks on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReplace this part if\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompressor struggles or groans on start-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouse lights dim when the AC starts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreaker occasionally trips on start-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompressor hums then trips its overload\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlder system you want to get another season or two out of\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eURCO410\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold By\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFurnace Direct (Hamlin Mechanical LLC, MN Lic. #128688)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstall difficulty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy\u003c\/strong\u003e — about 20 minutes. Tools: Insulated screwdriver, nut driver. Power off at the breaker: yes. Gas shutoff required: no.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capacitors hold a lethal charge even with the power off. Discharge across the terminals with an insulated screwdriver before touching them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical service life is 8-12 years. Most HVAC companies charge $200-400 to replace this part, including the service call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I know if my hard start kit is bad?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplace it if you see any of these: compressor struggles or groans on start-up; house lights dim when the ac starts; breaker occasionally trips on start-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I replace a hard start kit myself?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. This is a easy repair that takes about 20 minutes with insulated screwdriver, nut driver. Always shut the power off at the breaker first. Capacitors hold a lethal charge even with the power off. Discharge across the terminals with an insulated screwdriver before touching them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a hard start kit last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTypically 8-12 years in normal residential use. Heavy cycling, poor airflow, and dirty filters all shorten that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does a contractor charge to replace a hard start kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost HVAC companies charge $200-400 for this repair, including the service call. The part itself is $33.95.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does this ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrders placed by 2 PM CT typically ship the same business day, with delivery in 1-5 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat if it does not fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eReturn it within 90 days. If you are unsure before ordering, call (888) 762-1334 — we are licensed HVAC contractors and can confirm the right part for your model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold by licensed HVAC contractors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Furnace Direct is Hamlin Mechanical LLC, Minnesota licence #128688. If this part does not fix the problem, call (888) 762-1334 and we will help you work out what will.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Furnace Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58271381160239,"sku":"URCO410","price":33.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"hard-start-kit-mpr5","title":"Hard Start Kit | MPR5","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHard Start Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e — manufacturer part number \u003cstrong\u003eMPR5\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat this part does\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA hard start kit gives the compressor a burst of extra torque at start-up. It cuts the time the compressor spends drawing locked-rotor current, which helps an ageing compressor keep starting and stops the lights dimming every time the AC kicks on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReplace this part if\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompressor struggles or groans on start-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouse lights dim when the AC starts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreaker occasionally trips on start-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompressor hums then trips its overload\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlder system you want to get another season or two out of\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMPR5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold By\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFurnace Direct (Hamlin Mechanical LLC, MN Lic. #128688)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstall difficulty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy\u003c\/strong\u003e — about 20 minutes. Tools: Insulated screwdriver, nut driver. Power off at the breaker: yes. Gas shutoff required: no.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capacitors hold a lethal charge even with the power off. Discharge across the terminals with an insulated screwdriver before touching them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical service life is 8-12 years. Most HVAC companies charge $200-400 to replace this part, including the service call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I know if my hard start kit is bad?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplace it if you see any of these: compressor struggles or groans on start-up; house lights dim when the ac starts; breaker occasionally trips on start-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I replace a hard start kit myself?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. This is a easy repair that takes about 20 minutes with insulated screwdriver, nut driver. Always shut the power off at the breaker first. Capacitors hold a lethal charge even with the power off. Discharge across the terminals with an insulated screwdriver before touching them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a hard start kit last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTypically 8-12 years in normal residential use. Heavy cycling, poor airflow, and dirty filters all shorten that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does a contractor charge to replace a hard start kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost HVAC companies charge $200-400 for this repair, including the service call. The part itself is $82.95.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does this ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrders placed by 2 PM CT typically ship the same business day, with delivery in 1-5 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat if it does not fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eReturn it within 90 days. 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