What is a contactor coil?

Answer 1

a contactor is generally looks like a small box connected to an electric circuit. it is what controls electricity flow to a motor. in the middle is normally a way to push in the contactor to manually check to see if either the motor works or if you have electricity.

Answer 2

The contactor is the interface or relay between your thermostat (low voltage) and the compressor (high voltage).

When the thermostat senses a rise in the homes temperature a switch in the stat closes sending a 24 volt AC signal to the contactor coil. The coil is actually an electro magnet and the 24 volt signal energizes this magnet which pulls in a bridge containing 2 contacts (120volts each) that sends 240 volts to the compressor and condenser fan starting them.

Answer 3

A contactor is an electronically controlled switch that has a coil and contacts. The contactor coil moves the contacts into position by energizing the contactor. A contactor transmits a current between a source and load.

Answer 4

it is the switch turns the compressor on and off if you look in your unit follow the power wires from disconnect the should go straight to the contactor