{"product_id":"tempstar-contactor-for-tca218vka1-1-pole-25a-24v-ships-today","title":"Tempstar Contactor for TCA218VKA1 — 1-Pole 25A 24V | Ships Today","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis OEM single-pole contactor (part number 1050699) is the high-current switch that powers the outdoor condensing unit on your Tempstar TCA218VKA1 air conditioner. Rated at 25 amps with a 24-volt control coil, it closes on a cooling call from the thermostat and feeds line voltage to the compressor and condenser fan motor. Every cooling cycle drives high current across the contacts, which slowly pit, burn, and oxidize until they weld closed or fail to make contact. A failing contactor commonly causes an outdoor unit that hums but won't start, won't energize, or won't shut off. This inexpensive replacement restores reliable, on-demand cooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1050699\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDefinite Purpose Contactor, 1-Pole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTempstar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContact Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 Amps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoil Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 VAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOEM Direct Replacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis contactor is the factory replacement for the Tempstar TCA218VKA1 condensing unit and carries part number 1050699, shared across many ICP-family units including matching Heil, Comfortmaker, and Carrier-built models specifying a 1-pole 25A 24V contactor. Verify the original part number before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety First\u003c\/strong\u003e — Disconnect power at the disconnect and breaker, then verify zero voltage at the terminals with a multimeter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccess\u003c\/strong\u003e — Remove the access panel on the condensing unit to reach the control compartment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocument\u003c\/strong\u003e — Photograph all wiring before disconnecting anything.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemove\u003c\/strong\u003e — Label and disconnect the line, load, and 24V coil wires, then unscrew the old contactor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstall\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mount the new contactor and reconnect each wire exactly per your photo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest\u003c\/strong\u003e — Restore power and confirm the contactor pulls in and the unit starts on a cooling call.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSigns You Need a Replacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutdoor unit hums or buzzes but won't start\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurned, pitted, or welded contacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit keeps running after the thermostat is satisfied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChattering or intermittent engagement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips same day before 3 PM CST. 30-day returns. Backed by the National HVAC Parts fitment guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tempstar","offers":[{"title":"Direct Replacement","offer_id":63021665583475,"sku":"1050699-GEN","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OEM","offer_id":63048426684787,"sku":"1050699","price":32.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/1190\/5395\/files\/nhvac-contactor-1pole-1050699_489a1b17-0b79-4ffe-85c2-75bcd5e3782b.jpg?v=1782959205","url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/tempstar-contactor-for-tca218vka1-1-pole-25a-24v-ships-today","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}