Rheem RRKA-A030 gas/electric package unit Parts

A 3-ton heat pump replacement typically runs $9,000 to $15,000 installed for most homes. For a Rheem gas/electric package unit like model RRKA-A030, total cost depends heavily on whether you are replacing only the outdoor package unit or also updating ductwork, electrical, and thermostat controls.

• Equipment (3-ton heat pump or package unit): $3,000 to $7,000
• Labor and commissioning: $2,000 to $5,000+
• Electrical and disconnect upgrades (if needed): $300 to $2,000+
• Ductwork repairs or resizing (if needed): $500 to $5,000+
• Permits and disposal: $200 to $1,000+

A 3-ton system is sized to move a lot of air; if airflow is restricted (dirty filter, weak blower, duct leaks), the new unit can short-cycle, ice up, or struggle to heat and cool. Before you commit to replacement, we recommend confirming airflow and electrical condition so the new system performs as expected.

If your contractor is diagnosing a no-cool or hard-start issue before recommending replacement, these are common repair items you may see on a Rheem package unit:

• Motor WG840465 (condenser fan motor)
• Start capacitor (part number 43-17075-04)
• Capacitor (part number 43-20847-12)
• Start kit (part number SK-A1-1)
• Limit switch (part ID 470015)

When comparing bids, make sure each quote lists the same scope (equipment model class, electrical work, ductwork, permits, and startup testing). You can also order replacement parts for your Rheem RRKA-A030 from the parts list for this model, or search by model number on Sears PartsDirect.

Last updated: February 2026

Yes. A heat pump can provide both heating and cooling by moving heat in or out of your home; it heats in winter and cools in summer by reversing its refrigeration cycle. Your Rheem RRKA-A030 is a gas/electric package unit, which typically uses gas heat and electric air conditioning rather than a heat pump.

A heat pump is essentially an air conditioner with a reversing valve:

• Cooling mode: moves heat from inside to outside (like a standard AC)
• Heating mode: moves heat from outside to inside (even when it feels cold outside)
• Defrost cycles: may run in winter to keep the outdoor coil from icing up
• Auxiliary heat: some systems add electric heat strips for very cold weather

Here is the practical difference when you are comparing system types.

We recommend confirming the equipment type before ordering parts or troubleshooting.

• Look for a gas burner compartment and a flame sensor (gas heat indicators)
• Check whether you have one thermostat stage for heat (often gas) vs heat pump staging
• If the unit has gas heat symptoms (burner won’t light, short cycling), common service items include a flame sensor or limit switch

If you are diagnosing a no-heat condition on a gas/electric package unit, parts that commonly relate to safe burner operation include the furnace burner flame sensor 62-23543-02 and the limit switch 470015.

Heat pumps and gas/electric package units use different controls and parts. Knowing which system you have helps you troubleshoot correctly (thermostat setup, safety switches, ignition sequence) and prevents ordering the wrong replacement components. For broader parts searching by model number, use Sears PartsDirect.

Last updated: February 2026

A combo heater and AC unit is most commonly called a packaged HVAC unit (also called a package unit). Your Rheem RRKA-A030 is a gas/electric package unit, which means the heating section and air conditioning section are housed together in one outdoor cabinet.

These terms often refer to the same “all-in-one” style system, with small differences by fuel type and configuration:

• Packaged unit or package unit (most common)
• Gas/electric package unit (gas heat with electric AC, like RRKA-A030)
• Packaged heat pump (electric heat pump provides heating and cooling)
• All-in-one HVAC unit (generic term)
• Rooftop unit (RTU) (when installed on a roof, often commercial but sometimes residential)

Packaged units combine multiple systems in one cabinet, so parts are usually grouped by function (cooling, heating, blower, controls). Using the correct system type helps match the right motor, capacitor, limit switch, or burner components for your exact model.

If you are asking because the unit is not heating or cooling correctly, these are common “package unit” symptoms and likely part categories:

• No cooling: capacitor, start kit, condenser fan motor, compressor
• No heat: flame sensor, burner, limit switch
• Starts then shuts off: limit switch trip, airflow restriction, weak capacitor
• Hums but will not start: failed capacitor or start components

For safe electrical checks (like testing a capacitor or verifying power), we use the same basic approach shown in how to use a multimeter to test electrical parts video.

We recommend matching by model number RRKA-A030 first, then confirming the part name and identifiers. If you are replacing a condenser fan motor, use the exact match listed for this model, such as the motor WG840465. You can also search by model number on Sears PartsDirect if you need additional parts not shown in the list.

Last updated: February 2026

A heat pump HVAC system in a Rheem RRKA-A030 gas/electric package unit is built around the refrigeration circuit (compressor, coils, metering device, and capacitors) plus the air-moving and safety controls that let it heat and cool reliably. You can match many of these components to the RRKA-A030 parts list and order replacements through Sears PartsDirect.

These are the major components that do the heating and cooling work:

• Compressor: pumps refrigerant through the system (the “heart” of the circuit)
• Outdoor coil (condenser) and indoor coil (evaporator): transfer heat in and out of the air stream
• Metering device (TXV or fixed orifice): controls refrigerant flow into the evaporator
• Reversing valve (heat pump models): switches between heating and cooling modes
• Filter-drier: helps keep moisture and debris out of the refrigerant circuit

On package units like the Rheem RRKA-A030, these parts often cause “no cool,” “no heat,” hard starting, or shutdowns:

• Condenser fan motor: moves air across the outdoor coil (example: motor WG840465)
• Run capacitor and start capacitor: help motors and the compressor start and run (example: central air conditioner start capacitor 43-17075-04)
• Hard start kit: boosts starting torque on a struggling compressor (example: start kit sk-a1)
• Limit switch: shuts the system down if overheating is detected (example: limit switch 470015)

Knowing the system parts helps you troubleshoot faster and order the right replacement the first time. For example, a weak capacitor can mimic a failing motor, and an overheating issue can be airflow-related or a safety-control trip.

Last updated: February 2026

On a Rheem RRKA-A030 gas/electric package unit, you do not run heating and cooling at the same time; the thermostat calls for either heat or cool, and the unit switches modes. If you are trying to heat one area while cooling another, that requires separate zones or separate systems, not one single-package unit.

A package unit contains the furnace section (heat) and the air conditioning section (cool) in one cabinet, but it still operates one mode at a time.

• Cooling call: compressor and condenser fan run; indoor blower runs.
• Heating call: burners ignite; indoor blower runs after a short delay.
• Safety controls prevent heat and cool outputs from operating together.

These situations are common and usually point to airflow, controls, or a failing component.

• Thermostat set to AUTO with a tight temperature swing; it can switch modes frequently.
• Ductwork serving different rooms unevenly; one room feels warm while another feels cool.
• Weak airflow from a failing fan motor or capacitor.
• Heat running while the supply air feels cool at first (normal blower delay and cold ductwork).
• Short cycling from a limit switch opening.

Turn power off before opening panels.

• Confirm thermostat mode is HEAT or COOL (not switching schedules).
• Replace the air filter and make sure supply and return vents are open.
• Listen for the outdoor section: compressor sound in cool mode, burner ignition in heat mode.
• If the blower or condenser fan struggles to start, check the capacitor and start components.
• If heat shuts off quickly, a high-temperature condition can trip the limit.

Trying to force heat and cool at the same time can cause rapid cycling, poor humidity control, and unnecessary wear on the compressor, burners, and controls. Correct zoning or correcting airflow and electrical-start issues restores stable comfort.

To order replacement parts for your Rheem RRKA-A030, use the parts list for this model or search by model number on Sears PartsDirect.

Last updated: February 2026