Home » Appliance Repair Help » Air Conditioner Repair Help Often knowing what that part is called is half the battle for getting the correct part for our repair. Common names and detailed descriptions of the appliance components can be found from links below.... These are interactive and will 'pop-up' a detailed description when the browser mouse pointer moves over specific areas. These interactive pages may require a Flash or Java enabled browser to view them. (Click for a larger version) A common trouble maker on at least 1 out of 3 window air conditioners brought into our shop today has a burnt cord plug (see image below). The plug end must be changed plus what ever you are plugging the air conditioner into ( wall outlet, extension cord, etc. ) Q - The coils on the front of the air conditioner are frosting up...what's up? A - Often this is a sign that the air conditioner should be brought into repairCommon trouble makers are: - dirty condenser coil inside

the a/c should be cleaned, fan motor gets oiled and a new filter is installed. Q - My air conditioner just "hums" and does not seem to be blowing any air, what's up? A - It is possible and happens a lot, the fan motor has seized up and needs replacing. Q - Water is leaking inside my room from the front of the air conditioner, what's up? A - The evaporator coils on the front of the a/c produce water which normally travels though a drain system to the back of the unit where the water is evaporated. is probably plugged and the water is running towards the front and leaking out. is a sign that it is time to bring the a/c into repair shop for a thorough cleaning. Q - My air conditioner never drips any water out the back, isn't it supposed to? A - * Most room air conditioners are designed NOT to drip water out the back. condenser fan blade has a ring built into it to pick up the water and "sling" the water against the hot condenser tubing to help keep the coils cooler when the unit is running.

This slinger can sometimes be heard "swooshing" the water around when the fan isThis is one way modern a/c are use less hydro be reusing the cooler water to help cool the hot coils. * Usually only larger unit's may have a drain spout on the back of the a/c. Q - Will my air conditioner get colder if I open the air vent? A - No, this opens air door to the outside and actually will allow cold air to escape to the outside making it harder for the a/c to cool your room!ac vs heat pump price Q - Any idea what size air conditioner I should buy for my room?ac unit walk in cooler A - Air conditioners are rated in BTU's ( British thermal unit's )...this is a commoncentral ac cost calgary sizing chart based on room size to the size of a/c...

What size air conditioner to buy? has created an BTU calculator and it uses ENERGY STAR's BTU recommendations to suggest a BTU level that's ideal for your situation so you can save money. Q - Is there anything in my air conditioner that should be oiled? A - Not all fan motors have oil plugs, but if they do....the plugs should be removed, a few drops of 3in1 ( or something similar ) can be placed into the hole. The plugs then must be re-installed to prevent dust from entering the motor oil holes. Turn the air conditioner OFF and unplug it. NOTE: The air conditioner must be unplugged for the automatic filter clean timer to reset.See the Care and Cleaning section in your use&care manual. After cleaning, replace the filter and plug the air conditioner back in. Er—Room temperature sensor failure. Affresh Washer Cleaner removes and prevents odor-causing residue that can occur in all brands of High Efficiency (HE) washers Direct drive coupling used between the motor and the transmission on direct drive models NEW!

Metal sleeves for added strengthThere are times when we have noticed water around the base of the airThe bet is that most of us do not bother about this typeWe consider it quite normal. But it is not so. conditioners should not leak water. If they do, it means that there is a block in the drain pipe or there is a permanent clog that has stoppedReasons for water leakage 1. The drain line needs cleaning: When your periodic cleaning takes place, the drain pipes may be left clogged a little. Over a period of time, this clog becomes bigger and bigger and finally results in a complete drain pipe block. Ensure that this does notThe remedy is to use the pills available for dissolving particulateThese pills are usually put in the pan under the frame. You could also use a 50/50 water bleach solution to prevent dust and2. Air conditioner tubes may be leaking: Air conditioners have tubes that tend to leak. The water puddle you find under or around the air conditioner may be due to a simple leakage in

If you find a tube leakage, replace the leaking tube with another one. 3. The condensate pump may not be working properly: To detect any error in the pump, you need to pour water into the pump and check if it begins working. If the condensate pump does not start up, there could be a block in the electrical power or the pump is noIt is better to call over an electrician than meddle with the electrical connections. 4. Improper installation: Incorrect installation can also cause water leakage or accumulation around your air conditioner.You need to ensure that while installing, your technician places the window unit in such a way that the rear side of the unit is slightly lower than the front. This ensures proper water drainage, which in turn results in no leakage. 5. Ice formation: Water that is de-humidified can crystallize into ice if your air conditioner ran into a problem. check for ice formation by removing the front grille, but only when the

air conditioner is running. If you see ice present on the cooling coils, the water leakage could be from this ice. You will need to call the technician to clean up your machine.6. Water pool around the air conditioner in the morning: Usually, this occurs when you are nearing the end of the coolingIt is seen that when the temperature outside drops below 60°F during the night, the cooling coil within the air conditioner may iceSelecting the fan mode alternatively can help in preventing this type of leakage. Sealing the tubes can be done by reinsulation of the air conditioner. You could try to fix this problem by cutting the line near the drain pan and blowing it to remove clogged matter. For blowing, you will needA water hose will also suffice. You could also try connecting the vacuum cleaner to the outlet of the drain line. Air conditioners have some type of condensate management. units, there is a removable catch pan which can be emptied manually to