WINDOW A/C
TURNS ON BUT DOESN'T GET COOL
Window Air Conditioner: Blows But Doesn't Cool
Window Air Conditioner: Blows But Doesn't Cool
If the window air conditioner's compressor and fans are running but the air conditioner isn't cooling, possible causes include a failed compressor or the lack of refrigerant due to a leak in the sealed system.
If the window air conditioner's compressor and fans are running but the air conditioner isn't cooling, possible causes include a failed compressor or the lack of refrigerant due to a leak in the sealed system.
If the compressor isn't running but the fans work, the start relay or compressor might have failed.
If the compressor isn't running but the fans work, the start relay or compressor might have failed.
A defective electronic control board or control thermostat could prevent the window air conditioner from cooling. See the repairs listed below for help with correcting this problem.
A defective electronic control board or control thermostat could prevent the window air conditioner from cooling. See the repairs listed below for help with correcting this problem.
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These repairs may help solve your window air conditioner problem
These repairs may help solve your window air conditioner problem
Replace the window air conditioner electronic control board
Replace the window air conditioner electronic control board
The electronic control board regulates the compressor, evaporator fan and condenser fan in the window air conditioner.
The electronic control board regulates the compressor, evaporator fan and condenser fan in the window air conditioner.
If the electronic control board doesn't activate those components properly, replace the control board
If the electronic control board doesn't activate those components properly, replace the control board
How to replace a window air conditioner electronic control board
How to replace a window air conditioner electronic control board
When a window air conditioner won't cool or won't start at all, the electronic control board might be the problem. This step-by-step repair guide shows how to replace a window air conditioner electronic control board.
When a window air conditioner won't cool or won't start at all, the electronic control board might be the problem. This step-by-step repair guide shows how to replace a window air conditioner electronic control board.
Replace the window air conditioner compressor
Replace the window air conditioner compressor
The compressor is a pump that compresses the refrigerant-Freon-that's sealed in the window air conditioner.
The compressor is a pump that compresses the refrigerant-Freon-that's sealed in the window air conditioner.
If the compressor doesn't run when activated, have a refrigerator service technician replace it; by law, an EPA-licensed technician must do this repair because it involves Freon.
If the compressor doesn't run when activated, have a refrigerator service technician replace it; by law, an EPA-licensed technician must do this repair because it involves Freon.
Replace the window air conditioner control thermostat
Replace the window air conditioner control thermostat
Some window air conditioners have an electro-mechanical thermostat instead of an electronic control board to control the on/off cycling of the compressor and fans.
Some window air conditioners have an electro-mechanical thermostat instead of an electronic control board to control the on/off cycling of the compressor and fans.
Replace the thermostat if it fails to control the compressor and fans properly.
Replace the thermostat if it fails to control the compressor and fans properly.
Replace the window air conditioner evaporator thermistor
Replace the window air conditioner evaporator thermistor
The evaporator thermistor is a temperature sensor that is mounted on the evaporator. It monitors the temperature of the evaporator to detect excessive frost on the evaporator.
The evaporator thermistor is a temperature sensor that is mounted on the evaporator. It monitors the temperature of the evaporator to detect excessive frost on the evaporator.
The thermistor communicates that temperature to the electronic control board through a wire harness connection. If the evaporator frosts up, the electronic control board will detect the frost according to the temperature communicated through the thermistor. If the thermistor is defective, the electronic control will not properly detect and eliminate the frost.
The thermistor communicates that temperature to the electronic control board through a wire harness connection. If the evaporator frosts up, the electronic control board will detect the frost according to the temperature communicated through the thermistor. If the thermistor is defective, the electronic control will not properly detect and eliminate the frost.
Replace the evaporator thermistor if it doesn't properly detect the evaporator temperature.
Replace the evaporator thermistor if it doesn't properly detect the evaporator temperature.