{"product_id":"rectorseal-kickstart-t05-hard-start-kit","title":"RectorSeal Kickstart T05 Hard Start Kit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"fd-guide\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"fd-guide-lede\"\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll want it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtends compressor life — every startup cycle without a hard-start kit strains the motor windings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheap insurance vs. a $1,500-$3,000 compressor replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps units start cleanly in low-voltage conditions (brown-outs, long wire runs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM-approved for permanent installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eWired in parallel with the existing run capacitor by a qualified technician. Install time is typically 10-15 minutes. No modifications to the compressor itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKickstart T05 hard-start device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiring pigtails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"fd-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this needed on new equipment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot strictly — most new AC units start fine. But installers often add one anyway because it protects the compressor (the most expensive component) at a low upfront cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fd-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWill this void my warranty?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Kickstart is OEM-approved by Ducane, Goodman, York, and others. It's designed for permanent install.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fd-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat tonnage does this cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe T05 covers 1-3 ton (single phase) compressors. For 3.5-5 ton, use a different model — call us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RectorSeal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56838666682671,"sku":"RS-96503","price":57.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/2111\/2367\/files\/8G8911A.jpg?v=1776385300","url":"https:\/\/cooling.direct\/products\/rectorseal-kickstart-t05-hard-start-kit","provider":"Cooling Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}