Air Conditioner Contactor Relay Switch
If the contactor in your ac unit fails the compressor can t send out the refrigerant needed.
Air conditioner contactor relay switch. Your air conditioner s contactor and capacitor work together to help power your air conditioner s fan and compressor whenever your thermostat calls for cool the capacitor and contactor in your heat pump work the same way. By the same token every time you turn on the air conditioner the contactor is lowered allowing electricity to power the system. Contactors pull electrical contacts apart when power is not needed and close the contacts to power something up. Free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon.
When you turn off your ac the contactor goes up blocking power. Replacement single pole 1 pole 30 amp condenser contactor fits goodman cont1p025024vs. The contactor is the switch that receives a low voltage usually 24v signal from your furnace to turn on. Ac contactors can wear out and are at the top of the list of common air conditioning service failures.
Bvpow air conditioner contactor 24v coil 2 pole 40 amps universal and compatible for fast replacement 4 8 out of 5 stars 44. Bvpow air conditioner contactor 24v coil 2 pole 40 amps universal and compatible for fast replacement. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. Page 1 of 1 start over page 1 of 1.
That thermostat switch powered by a low voltage thermostat wiring 18 gauge circuit 24vac operates a physically separate relay switch or contactor switch located in the heater or air conditioner that turns on or off a heavier use wiring 14 12 or higher gauge circuit wiring a higher voltage 120vac or 240vac that in turn will. An ac contactor is a 25 mechanical relay that uses low voltage power from the thermostat to switch 220 volt high amperage current to the compressor and condenser fan. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading. The contactor is the part of the air conditioner that controls the flow of electricity into the unit.
The relay switch that sends electricity to your air conditioner s compressor is known as a contactor. Kung fu maintenance shows ac relay air conditioner contactor not pulling in five most often causes 1 bad thermostat 2 bad wiring 3 bad contactor 4 bad tr. A brief demonstration of how to replace an air conditioner contactor relay. 4 8 out of 5 stars 44.
More items to explore. An air conditioner uses relays to switch the system s high voltage parts on and off.