Wiring hard start capacitor in GE refrig

In a typical setup, start and run capacitors are not wired directly to each other. They serve different purposes in the motor circuit. Start capacitors are used to provide an extra boost of power to start the motor, while run capacitors help improve motor efficiency and performance during operation.
Here is a general wiring guideline for start and run capacitors:

1. Start Capacitor: The start capacitor is usually connected in series with the motor's start winding. It helps provide an extra boost of power during motor startup. The wiring configuration typically involves connecting one lead of the start capacitor to the start winding, and the other lead to the common terminal or neutral connection.
2. Run Capacitor: The run capacitor is typically connected in parallel with the motor's run winding. It helps improve motor efficiency and performance during operation. The wiring configuration usually involves connecting one lead of the run capacitor to the run winding, and the other lead to the common terminal or neutral connection.

It's important to consult the manufacturer's documentation, wiring diagram, or a qualified technician familiar with the specific model of your Ingersoll Rand T30 5HP compressor for the accurate wiring instructions. They will have the expertise to provide you with the precise wiring configuration and any specific considerations for your particular compressor model.
If you're unsure or uncomfortable with the wiring process, it's recommended to seek professional assistance from a qualified electrician or a technician experienced with motor wiring and compressor systems. They can ensure the wiring is done correctly and safely.

Get rid of the hard start cap. Hard start capacitors should never be used in conjuction with normal compressor operation. Contact your local dealer for goodman and find the correct dual capactor for your machine and install it. Odds are your dual capacitor is either not functioning properly due to over voltage strike or it is the wrong size. On the wiring to your compressor, black is normally common and lead directly back to your main contactor. The red wire is the running lead and again normally goes to the c connection on the dual capacitor which leads back to the other side of the main contactor. The remaining wire on your compressor goes back to the herm connection on your dual capacitor. You may have swapped the wires for your power supply to your capacitor. I did this once and I figured it out about 5 hours later after I performed a wire by wire check against the wiring diagram. If you switch the wire around you turn the start windings into run windings and vice versa. They are not designed to be interchangeble. Just check your wiring against the diagram and the problem should clear up.
Hope this helps.

It's very simple to install a 3N1 Supco Hard Start Relay, Some refrigerators have a run capacitor located on compressor or mounted nearby. It will be important that you use the run capacitor in with the 3N1 Hard Start. Here is a Photo of the=> URCO810_3_N_1

The instructions come with the 3N1 Hard Start Relay. Can you please post the model number of your refrigerator here so I can look up a wiring diagram? Look around the fresh food section door frame for your model number. I do need to know so we can get the right run capacitor in the 3N1 hard start circuit, Thanks Sea Breeze

depending on the model and the part # of the ptc overload relay will tell you how to wire it back as was,on some ptc O/L's there are spaces on the component where you just plug it on piggyback to this ptc,if not then all you do is wire the capacitor in parallel to the 2 power pins on the compressor,the cap doesn't actually start or run the units compressor,its there to help suppress the arcs on the relay when it starts,the compressor will operate without this capacitor

The fan motor can be wired correctly for up flow and still run backwards for downward flow or reverse when you put the wrong value capacitor or connect a hard start capacitor to an already bad start dual cap. Case in point: I come across a condenser where the fan motor is running (in the right direction, up) but the compressor is not. I put a hard start cap on the dual cap. The compressor comes on but now the fan motor runs reverse. No other wiring was changed. The hard start cap connected to the defective compressor start cap shifted the current, voltage phase 180 degrees to make the fan motor run backwards. I removed the hard start cap, removed the defective dual cap and replaced the dual cap with a known good one and everything worked correctly.

Most likely a bad motor or bad capacitor. I would check the capacitor first as this is probably a $20 fix. The fact that it runs in the correct direction but at a reduced speed really leans hard to the capacitor.

Good Luck and hope this resolves things for you. Let me know.

Hey joe if the motor starts up and runs you have wired it correctly if the capacitors werent correct it would not start up and go into run position

The answer is to take the orange wire from the run capacitor and the orange wire from the relay and twist them together and attach to one of the line wires. Attach the other line wire to the black wire that was previously the ground on the compressor. I asked this question and have since found the answer. I am putting it out there because I saw where others have asked the same thing. God bless !