{"product_id":"dometic-3312195-000-ac-run-capacitor-60-5-mfd","title":"Dometic 3312195.000 AC Run Capacitor 60\/5 MFD","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eWhen your Dometic rooftop AC quits on a hot afternoon, nine times out of ten it's this little part. The 3312195.000 is the genuine Dometic 60\/5 MFD dual run capacitor, the one that gets the compressor and fan motor spinning and holds them at a steady speed. It's a cheap, easy fix that saves you from replacing the whole unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rooftop air conditioner is one of the simplest systems on your rig, right up until the day it won't start. You flip it on, the fan might stir, the compressor grunts, and then nothing. Before you start pricing out a whole new AC unit, check this part. The Dometic 3312195.000 is the run capacitor that lives inside a whole family of Dometic rooftop air conditioners, and it's the single most common reason one of these units stops cooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a dual run capacitor rated at 60\/5 MFD, which is just a fancy way of saying it does two jobs in one can. The 60 microfarad side feeds the compressor, giving it the jolt it needs to start under load and then holding it at a steady running speed. The 5 microfarad side handles the fan motor that pushes air across the coils. Both sides share one common terminal, so a single part keeps the cold air moving. When the capacitor weakens, it can't store and release charge the way it should, and the motors either strain, overheat, or simply refuse to spin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowing which side has failed tells you a lot. If the compressor hums but won't kick over, or trips the breaker on startup, that's usually the 60 MFD compressor side giving up. If the compressor runs fine but the blower is weak or won't turn, look at the 5 MFD fan side. Either way, the fix is the same part. And it's a whole lot cheaper than a service call or a new air conditioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis capacitor is built for specific Dometic units. It fits models 57915.741, B595146, B59146, B59186, and B59196. If your AC is one of those, this is a direct replacement. The can measures 2-1\/2 inches across and 3-7\/8 inches tall, so it drops into the factory bracket without any fuss. If you're swapping in a different aftermarket cap, measure your space first, because a taller unit can crowd the shroud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the one thing we tell everybody before they open up an AC: discharge the old capacitor before you touch the terminals. A capacitor stores electrical charge even after the power is off, and these hold enough to give you a real jolt. Kill the breaker, wait a minute, then short across the terminals with an insulated screwdriver before you disconnect anything. Take a quick photo of the wiring first so you know exactly where each spade lands on the new one. The swap itself takes about ten minutes once the panel is off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne question we get a lot: can you just grab a run capacitor from the hardware store? You can, as long as the numbers match. The microfarad values have to be the same, 60\/5, and the voltage rating has to meet or beat the original. This one is rated for 370 VAC, and a 440 VAC cap will physically work with no real performance difference. What you can't do is drop in a 50\/5 or a 60\/7.5 and hope for the best. The wrong capacitance makes the motors run hot and shortens their life, so match it to the numbers stamped on the old can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy do these wear out? Heat, mostly. A capacitor lives a hard life inside a hot AC housing, cycling every time the unit kicks on, and years of that eventually cook it. That's normal. It's a wear item, like a belt or a filter. The good news is that a fresh cap brings a struggling unit right back to life. Before you condemn the whole air conditioner, it's worth pulling the old capacitor and checking it with a capacitance meter. A reading well below the rated 60 or 5 microfarads confirms it's done. Plenty of dead air conditioners are really just a five-dollar-part problem wearing a scary disguise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the genuine Dometic service part, MPN 3312195.000, not a guess-and-hope substitute. When you match the exact microfarad values and the voltage your unit was designed around, you get reliable starts and full cooling back. That's what you want on the hottest day of the year, which is, of course, exactly when these things decide to fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGenuine Dometic 60\/5 MFD dual run capacitor, MPN 3312195.000, a direct OEM replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e60 microfarad compressor side delivers reliable hard starts and holds steady running speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e5 microfarad fan side keeps the blower motor spinning and air moving across the coils\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e370 VAC voltage rating matches the original spec for these Dometic units\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact 2-1\/2 inch diameter by 3-7\/8 inch tall can fits the factory mounting bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits Dometic rooftop AC models 57915.741, B595146, B59146, B59186, and B59196\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe most common failure point, a low-cost fix that often revives a unit that won't start or won't cool\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAbout a ten-minute swap for most owners once the interior panel is off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Dometic reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does the Dometic 3312195.000 capacitor do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's the run capacitor for the air conditioner. The 60 MFD side starts and steadies the compressor, and the 5 MFD side runs the fan motor. Without a healthy capacitor, the motors won't start or won't hold speed, and the unit stops cooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhich Dometic air conditioners does it fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a direct replacement for models 57915.741, B595146, B59146, B59186, and B59196. If your rooftop unit is one of those, this drops right in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does 60\/5 MFD mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a dual capacitor. 60 microfarads for the compressor and 5 microfarads for the fan motor, combined in one can with a shared common terminal. One part, two jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I know the capacitor is what's bad?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIf the compressor hums but won't start, or trips the breaker, the 60 MFD side is usually the culprit. If the compressor runs but the blower is weak or dead, look at the 5 MFD fan side. A capacitance meter reading below the rated value confirms it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it safe to replace myself?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWith care, yes. Cut the breaker first, wait a minute, then discharge the old capacitor by shorting its terminals with an insulated screwdriver. These hold a charge even with the power off. Snap a photo of the wiring before you disconnect so the new one goes back the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use a generic run capacitor from the hardware store?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOnly if the numbers match. It has to be 60\/5 MFD with a voltage rating that meets or beats 370 VAC. Don't substitute a 50\/5 or a different microfarad value. The wrong capacitance makes the motors run hot and cuts their life short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use a 440 VAC capacitor instead of 370 VAC?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. A higher voltage rating is fine and won't hurt anything, though you won't see any performance gain. What matters is that the rating meets or exceeds the original and the microfarad values match exactly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size is it, and will it fit the bracket?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe can is 2-1\/2 inches in diameter and 3-7\/8 inches tall, which matches the factory mounting on these units. If you're fitting an aftermarket cap, measure your clearance, because a taller can may crowd the shroud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhy did my capacitor fail?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eHeat and cycling. A capacitor works every time the AC kicks on, and years of running in a hot housing eventually wear it out. It's a normal wear item, not a sign the whole unit is shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this a genuine Dometic part?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. This is the Dometic service part, MPN 3312195.000, built to the exact spec your air conditioner was designed around. 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