When a contactor fails, the replacement has to match the existing control circuit. The HIATSU 2-Pole Air Conditioner Contactor and the Packard 1-Pole 30 Amp 24V Contactor both sit in the relays, contactors, and industrial switches family, and both are rated for 30 amps. But they are not interchangeable. The table below breaks down the fit. Before you order, check the old contactor's coil markings; that single step settles the difference more than any other comparison.
Quick verdict
The HIATSU is the practical pick for a straightforward swap; the Packard is the spec-focused pick with a more formal controls reference. The right choice depends on your existing contactor, so use the table as the decision tool.
Comparison at a glance
| Feature | HIATSU 2-Pole Air Conditioner Contactor | Packard 1-Pole 30 Amp 24V Contactor |
| Listed price | $13.80 | $27.59 |
| Pole configuration | 2-pole | 1-pole |
| Coil voltage | 120 VAC | 24 VAC |
| Amp rating | 30 A | 30 A |
| Noted extras | CE/RoHS, quick-connect terminals | U.L. Bulletin No. 508, spade terminals, 600 VAC rating |
Where each product wins
The HIATSU wins when the goal is a simpler parts list and a contactor with compliance details in the package. The Packard wins when you want a formal controls standard reference and a 600 VAC ceiling.
HIATSU 2-Pole Air Conditioner Contactor
The HIATSU contactor is a straightforward maintenance part. The spec includes heavy-duty construction, an encapsulated coil, quick-connect terminals, and CE/RoHS certification. Those extras make sense if you prefer a replacement component with documented compliance marks. The package is a single contactor, so it is a focused replacement part rather than a hardware kit. The limitation is that the unit is sold by itself; if you expect a kit with extra mounting or connection pieces, this package keeps things to one part. For an air-conditioner contactor replacement where the existing part looks like this one, the HIATSU is a solid, practical choice.
Packard 1-Pole 30 Amp 24V Contactor
The Packard Pr4013 is the contactor with the more explicit engineering paperwork. It references U.L. Bulletin No. 508, positions the part as a replacement for Honeywell DP1030A5013, and uses spade terminals. On a service call, that reference gives you a clear reason to trust the match, especially when you are swapping in a replacement for an older control panel. The price is $27.59, a real jump from the HIATSU, so it is not the economy choice. If the budget is tight and a no-frills swap is the goal, the Packard's higher price is the main obstacle. When the job prioritizes a defined controls reference, the Packard earns the extra cost.
Final choice by use case
For a 2-pole/120V system, choose the HIATSU. For a 1-pole/24V system, choose the Packard. Matching those two numbers matters more than anything else; get the coil voltage and pole count right, and the contactor has a good chance of doing its job.
