If hard start devices are so important to my compressor, why doesnt my unit come with one already installed?
At one time, all single-phase air conditioning, heat pump, and refrigeration compressors were equipped with hard start devices at the factory. Several years ago, however, manufacturers decided to discontinue that practice for most air conditioners and heat pumps in an effort to reduce costs. Refrigeration compressors, on the other hand, were considered to be so critical to homeowners (due to potential food spoilage, etc.), that hard start devices continued to be installed to ensure reliable starts time after time. Because the average homeowner is unaware of these developments, the makers of Kickstart have teamed up with your local hvac service contractor to make sure you have the information you need to take the best care of your air conditioning equipment. With a Kickstart device installed on your air conditioning or heat pump compressor, you can rest assured that your unit will start reliably with the least amount of energy consumption and stress each and every time.
