Products & Preventive Maintenance Plan

Compressor Saver Hard Start Kit

The air conditioning unit’s compressor is one of the most vital components of your HVAC system and consumes more power on start-up than any other device in your home. Your air conditioner uses 5 to 10 times more power on start-up than it does while running. With this burst of power comes a surge of heat that accompanies the electrical current. Through time this heat could damage the compressor, the terminals, the windings and run capacitor – all vital electrical components of your air conditioning system.

The indoor air quality in your home or office can be five times more polluted than the outdoor air, primarily because indoor air is not properly sanitized. There are added contaminants that are simply not filtered out of the air or removed from surfaces, but instead accumulate again over time. This happens because bacteria, viruses, mold spores, and other toxins are too small to be stopped by traditional air filters, and some can even pass through a HEPA filter. 

When should I get a Compressor Saver Hard Start Kit Installed?

• Your lights flicker when your AC turns on.
• You hear humming noises when the compressor attempts to start up.
• At times your compressor trips your circuit breaker due to the high power usage at start-up.
• When your AC compressor starts struggling to power the system and cool your home. This can occur with damaged or worn-out compressors. These kits give your air conditioner a temporary additional power source to maintain optimal performance. 
• If your compressor is new and in good shape, a hard start kit could extend its life and help it start even in difficult conditions. 

Benefits Of Using a Hard Start Kit:

• Longer AC And Compressor Life - A hard start kit gives a compressor an almost instant startup, preventing it from consuming more energy or getting hotter. As a result, it lessens the damage, extending the lifespan of the compressor and air conditioner.
• Lower Cooling Costs - When an air conditioner performs below optimal conditions, it consumes more power than usual to cool a space. With the system turning on the AC compressor more often, your bills will likely increase. A hard start kit lowers the energy it takes to power the compressor, so your air conditioner maintains stable electricity consumption.
• Better Efficiency - Starting the compressor takes a lot of power when turning on an AC. Hard start kits reduce the total electricity required, allowing the system to use energy with less waste, saving you money.