{"product_id":"carrier-gc048hercdet1xx1-contactor-1h3zxi","title":"OEM Carrier Contactor 2-Pole 24V Coil for GC048HERCDET1XX1","description":"\u003ch1\u003eOEM Carrier 2-Pole Contactor HN52TC040 for Model GC048HERCDET1XX1\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the factory OEM replacement contactor (part number \u003cstrong\u003eHN52TC040\u003c\/strong\u003e) for the \u003cstrong\u003eCarrier GC048HERCDET1XX1\u003c\/strong\u003e packaged unit. The contactor is a high-voltage relay that receives a 24V signal from the thermostat and closes to deliver line voltage to the compressor and condenser fan motor. When the contactor fails — due to worn contacts, pitting, or a burned coil — the system will either fail to start entirely, run continuously without cycling off, or exhibit intermittent cooling performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-pole design | 24V AC coil voltage | Rated for high-amperage compressor loads | Direct OEM replacement for part number HN52TC040 | Factory-matched contact material and coil resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM vs Generic:\u003c\/strong\u003e OEM contactors use precision-grade silver alloy contacts that resist pitting and arcing over thousands of switching cycles. Generic contactors often use lower-grade contact materials that degrade faster under the heavy inrush current of a 4-ton compressor load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstall difficulty: 2\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e — Disconnect and lock out power at the disconnect box before beginning. Tools needed: flathead and Phillips screwdrivers, 1\/4\" nut driver, needle-nose pliers, multimeter. Photograph all wiring connections before removing the old contactor. Line and load terminals must be correctly reassigned to the new unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-year OEM factory warranty. Orders placed before cutoff ship the same business day from our climate-controlled parts warehouse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered specifically for the Carrier \u003cstrong\u003eGC048HERCDET1XX1\u003c\/strong\u003e packaged unit (4-ton, single-stage). Verify the OEM part number \u003cstrong\u003eHN52TC040\u003c\/strong\u003e on your unit's wiring diagram or control panel label before ordering. If you have any fitment questions, our HVAC parts specialists can confirm compatibility before your order ships.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carrier","offers":[{"title":"OEM","offer_id":62909379379571,"sku":"CARRIE-GC048HERCDET1XX1-CONTACTOR-HN52TC040","price":31.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Generic","offer_id":62909379412339,"sku":"CARRIE-GC048HERCDET1XX1-CONTACTOR-HN52TC040-GEN","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/1190\/5395\/files\/nhvac-contactor-2pole-HN52TC040_93039e83-78b1-41e6-b762-88cd3bd86983.jpg?v=1782904708","url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/carrier-gc048hercdet1xx1-contactor-1h3zxi","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}