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Your air compressor is a workhorse, but when it sputters or refuses to start, it can be frustrating. Often, the first thought is a major motor failure, but a common culprit is a much smaller, more affordable component: the electric motor capacitor. Knowing how to diagnose a capacitor failure can save you time and money, getting you back to work with a simple parts replacement. What is a Capacitor? An electric motor capacitor is a small but mighty component that provides the initial jolt of energ …