The first step is a little basic troubleshooting to determine whether home air conditioning parts will be needed. The first thing to do is inspect the circuit breakers and check thermostat settings to make sure these are not the problem. Outdoor condensers should always be kept free from weeds, grass and fallen leaves. Inadequate airflow can cause it to overheat and malfunction. Keeping the condensor's fins clean and the motor lubricated can also prevent problems from arising. Check the fan and the compressor to see if both turn on. If not, see which one isn't functioning. When the fan isn't turning on, check the blades and see if they turn easily. If the fan is working but the compressor isn't, turn off the unit for a minimum of two hours and then try to turn it on again.

A common problem when Bryan air conditioner partss have been turned off for the winter is hard starting. If the fan is running, but you hear an 'UGGG' sound from the compressor, that means that it is attempting to start but is unable. In the compressor, there is a piston, much like the ones found in an automobile engine. When it is inoperative for an extended period of time, it may become stuck and need a little extra help getting moving again. Sometimes it seizes up entirely, in which case the compressor will have to be replaced, but before you replace the compressor you may want to try the hard start capacitor. There is one available called Super Boost, and it may give the compressor motor that extra bit of juice it needs to get started. Capacitors are other home air conditioning parts, which are prone to failure but easily replaceable. By replacing a capacitor yourself, you can save as much as $200-$300 that would be spent on a repair call. A blown capacitor usually looks misshapen and kind of swollen. The replacement capacitor that you buy might look smaller or differently shaped than the original, but that won't matter provided the voltage and the capacitance rating don't change. The fan motor may need to be replaced. If the fan blades don't turn freely, it means that the bearing inside the fan's motor is faulty. In some systems, the fan motor and capacitor are combined in one unit. This type of unit is known as a dual capacitor. If the compressor isn't working, check for burnt terminals before buying a new compressor. Burnt terminals can be easily replaced using an inexpensive terminal repair kit known as Term-Lok.

Most home air conditioning parts you need can be bought online, which makes it very convenient for do-it-yourselfers to take care of common repair jobs. However, recharging the refrigerant should always be performed by a qualified professional.