How to test & troubleshoot appliance capacitors

Need to learn how to test an appliance capacitor for your refrigerator, washer, dishwasher or microwave? We have you covered! When your capacitor fails it can cause the motor or compressor to not run or your microwave to not heat.

Appliance capacitors come in different shapes and sizes depending on their functions and what appliances they are found in. But they all do the same thing. They store and release electricity.

Refrigerator run capacitors are commonly used on compressor start relays to help the compressor motor run more efficiently.
Microwaves use a high voltage capacitor to help supply power to the magnetron.
Washing machines commonly use a start capacitor on the drive motor to help start the motor or a run capacitor to help the motor to run more efficiently.
Dishwashers commonly use a run capacitor on the circulation motor to help the motor to run more efficiently.

Table of Content:
0:00 - Intro
0:23 - Disclaimer
0:29 - How to discharge a capacitor
0:54 - The basics of a capacitor
1:23 - How to read the label
2:13 - Visual inspection
2:21 - Capacitance testing
2:52 - Continuity testing
3:28 - Where to purchase appliance capacitors
3:40 - Outro

Tools you need:
Multimeter

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