Frequently Asked Questions About Capacitors
We receive many inquiries regarding capacitors and why it’s so important to replace them when changing a motor. Here are a few common questions we receive about capacitors:
Goodman Air Conditioners Serial Number 0102497351 Diagram Generator
(1) What Purpose Does the Capacitor Serve?
The air conditioner capacitor is a device that briefly stores electrical energy. It uses that energy in your air conditioner to help start and run the fan motor and compressor.
The serial number is located on the control board plate found by lifting the unit's front cover. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the air conditioning and heating units and call the appropriate number listed above or go to www.amana-ptac.com to request a free replacement power cord. Goodman Date Codes The 1st and 2nd digits of the serial number are the year. The 3rd and 4th digits of the serial number are the month. Where do I find my HVAC model number? The model number of your air conditioner is listed on a metal plate on the side of the unit near the electrical lines running to your home. Goodman: Goodman serial numbers are 10 digit numerical where the month and year are encoded in the first 4 digits. The year is the first 2 and the month the second 2. For example is manufactured is April 2014. Rheem/Ruud: Modern Rheem systems use two styles of date encoded in the serial number.
The first two digits of the serial number are the year of manufacture for a Goodman heat pump or air conditioner. This unit was manufactured in 2013. This unit was manufactured in 2013. Click to see full answer.
(2) Why Is It Important to Replace the Capacitor when Replacing My Motor?
Replacing your capacitor when you replace your motor assures you that the new motor you just purchased will start when you turn it on and give you years of service. Professional HVAC contractors ALWAYS replace the capacitor when changing out a motor. It’s cheap insurance.
(3) What Kind of Symptom Does a Bad HVAC Capacitor Exhibit?
The motor will not spin unless manually rotated.
(4) How Do I Know Which Capacitor I Should Order?
Your dual capacitor is round with three electrical prongs on top and can be found inside the electrical control panel of your air conditioner. There is a label on the front of the capacitor that lists the part number and specifications of your capacitor.
(5) Is the “Free Capacitor” included with some condenser fan motors a dual run capacitor? Is it like the capcitor my unit came with?
No, the free capacitor is a single pole run capacitor that serves the fan motor only and must be wired in separately from the dual capacitor your unit came with. If you do not wish to wire in the free capacitor then we recommend replacing your dual capacitor when replacing your condenser fan motor and discarding the free capacitor.
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The serial number in modern HVAC unit is to encode the year and month of manufactured date of production (the unit age). Most air conditioner have their unit information in the form of sticker or plate inside the the sidewall condenser. In this article, I will show you how to decode the goodman serial number and its location.
The Goodman Serial Number Location
Your Goodman air conditioner or heat pump however will usually have it’s sticker or plate mounted on the exterior of the unit. It’s located on the top, right rear area of the unit. On most models, the sticker is located to the backside of the cabinet. Near the top of the plate you should see the Goodman Serial Number. You can see the picture below for more detail.
Goodman Serial Number Lookup and Decode
The Goodman serial number is a ten digit code that helps us identify the age of goodman air conditioner. The date of manufacture is coded in the 1st four digits of the goodman serial number. These four digits code represent the year and the month of manufacture.
Serial Number Lookup & Examples
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Now I will explain how to read the serial number above. Refers to what we see, the Goodman ac age for the example above, the unit was produced in May 2013.
How To Read Goodman Air Conditioner Serial Numbers
#0606105057
It is June 2006, Goodman has been using the month for the last several years.
How To Read A Goodman Air Conditioner Serial Number
#0511739291
The Goodman AC was manufactured in Nov 2005.
Although it sounds almost the same, there are differences between the serial number and the model number. Goodman serial number is very necessary when you want to check the warranty status of the Goodman air conditioner unit. While the model number is used to determine the tonnage size and the unit types.
Goodman Air Conditioning Serial Number Date
Now that you know the Goodman AC age from serial number, you must figure out wether to replace or repair. If your air conditioner unit is nearing the end of its lifespan, we can help you find an experienced HVAC technicians. They will help find the right air conditioner for your home’s price range and cooling needs. I hope this article helps those of you who are having difficulty in how to read the Goodman serial number.