SPECS:

Oval Run Capacitor 50 Uf 440 VAC and is 2.5" wide. Be sure this would fit your application as it is wider than original. The capacitor is one of the more common parts to go bad on an u, but it is relatively easy to fix.

COMPATIBLE WITH THESE BRANDS:

Kenmore Sears

OEM / AFTERMARKET:

Aftermarket

DESCRIPTION:

Capacitors give an extra boost to electrical motors when starting under a load condition. The capacitor attaches to the motor's electrical circuit through two metal terminals at the top of the cylindrical device. You can think of the capacitor as a short-term storage battery. Testing the capacitor for problems is generally done when the motor has difficulty starting. A good indication of a bad capacitor is when the motors fails to rotate and a humming noise is heard. The best method for testing a capacitor is by using an ohmmeter.