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| Posted: Mon Jan 18th, 2010 09:50 pm |
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Tim M Scholar of Advanced Appliantological Studies 
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. I am wondering about the wisdom of an HS410 seen here http://www.repairclinic.com/Appliance-Parts?s=t-hs410-%3d%3d as a diagnostic tool. I've seen it discussed a bit here, but it seems as if this "Hard Start" is actually adding a little kick to the start, because some of you have said that it is only buying time, or that it will kill the motor in short order. . So then I wonder about a test cord, as described here http://www.davesrepair.com/drsn/Aug06bi.htm and also in the maytag documentation maytag-ref-MFI2568AES-service-manual.pdf What is the test cord doing that the Hard Start doesn't? Is there an advantage to either? Attachment: Picture 6.pdf (Downloaded 6 times)
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| Posted: Mon Jan 18th, 2010 09:53 pm |
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Tim M Scholar of Advanced Appliantological Studies
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Of course there is the advantage that the Hard Start could be left in until the correct relay or capacitor is ordered. What about for diagnosing the compressor. Is either way better?
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| Posted: Mon Jan 18th, 2010 10:52 pm |
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Samurai Appliance Repair Man Fermented Grand Master of Appliantology 
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Using the test cord is just that: a test. More info here. The hard start kit, OTOH, ain't no test-- it's a band-aid repair. Much has been written aboot this in various topics in this Emporium of all things Appliantological. However, for clarity and blessed brevity, I would refer you to this service bulletin. Last edited on Mon Jan 18th, 2010 11:35 pm by Samurai Appliance Repair Man ____________________ To ask a question, use our new forums==> http://appliantology.org 365-Day No-Hassle Return Policy on all parts purchased through this site, even electrical parts that have been installed! |
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| Posted: Mon Jan 18th, 2010 10:53 pm |
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appl.tech.29501 Fellow, Academy of Sublime Masters of Appliantology 
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Either way is ok for testing to an extent. Personally I have had great results with hardstarts but I typically only use them in extreme conditions like when a compressor terminal is have burned off or customer just wants to buy a little time (especially on frigidaire) Frigidaire I have found more so than other brands where the hard start is only going to be a short term repair. Many times I have had those compressors where a new relay would not start the compressor but a hard start would...usually will last about a year. Other brands usually will last right on but I do feel better with a regualr realy and overload.
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