RectorSeal Kickstart T05 Hard Start Kit
A hard-start kit is cheap insurance for your AC compressor — it lets the compressor reach full running speed up to 10× faster on startup, reducing stress on the motor and extending compressor life.
What it does
A hard-start device is a capacitor/potential-relay combo that provides a burst of extra torque to the compressor at startup. This Kickstart T05 is OEM-approved by Ducane, Goodman, and York for permanent install in 1-3 ton single-phase AC and heat pump compressors (208-265V).
Why you’ll want it
Extends compressor life — every startup cycle without a hard-start kit strains the motor windings
Cheap insurance vs. a $1,500-$3,000 compressor replacement
Helps units start cleanly in low-voltage conditions (brown-outs, long wire runs)
OEM-approved for permanent installation
Installation
Wired in parallel with the existing run capacitor by a qualified technician. Install time is typically 10-15 minutes. No modifications to the compressor itself.
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