"James Sweet"


No, it's a run cap. These use PSC motors which keep the capacitor in the
circuit while running. The PTC relay is a start assist.

Yes, you're right. On a second look, the PTC relay is bypassing the run cap
during start, so the aux winding can draw more current.


At any rate from your other post it doesn't sound like anything in the
compressor area is at
fault, sounds like the defrost timer is bad.

Agree. I only questioned the temp of the compressor. Have no idea how hot
is normal.

Rich