Home » Appliance Repair Help » Air Conditioner Repair Help Dryers - Gas & Electric Freezers - Chest and Upright Ice & Water Dispensers Due to high costs for keeping this site running, please consider making a donation. Appliance Parts, Accessories & Repair Help. RepairClinic offers the largest inventory of appliance parts for all major brands, including Whirlpool, Frigidaire, LG, GE, Samsung, and many more! What Your Appliance Error Code Really Means. Save 10% on $75+ Orders. 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 insidehow to determine ac window unit size the a/c should be cleaned, fan motor gets oiled and a new filter is installed.cost to replace ac control board Q - My air conditioner just "hums" and does not seem to be blowing any air, what's up?ac unit room size 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! Q - Any idea what size air conditioner I should buy for my room? A - Air conditioners are rated in BTU's ( British thermal unit's )...this is a common 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 strengthA window air conditioner works well in summer months in lieu of central air conditioning. While a window unit should not be a replacement for a central unit, window units do a good job of cooling off individual rooms of a dwelling. To maximize their efficiency, however, they do need some maintenance and upkeep. Window air conditioners can become extremely costly without proper maintenance and usage. Before purchasing a window unit, size the area of the room. A large unit will not always be the right fit to make a room cooler. Buying a unit that is too big will drastically decrease efficiency.

An air conditioning unit has a certain amount of BTUs, or British Thermal Units, that directly correlate to the size of a room. ENERGY STAR has a recommendation of certain BTUs for certain size rooms. It does matter whether a room is heavily shaded or sunny. The BTU usage should increase by 10 percent for sunny rooms, and decrease by 10 percent for shady rooms. ENERGY STAR also advises that one should add 600 BTUs for each person beyond two that regularly spend time in one room. Before installation, ensure that the air conditioner properly fits on the metal casing surrounding the window. Air leaks surrounding an air conditioner will decrease efficiency, and will ultimately affect the cooling of the room. If needed, use plastic to ensure that there are no air leaks. After approximately one month of use, check air conditioning window units to see if they may need some maintenance or cleaning. Three main areas regularly need attention on window units. These include the filter, the coils, and the fins.

The air filters on a window air conditioning unit need cleaning often. The air filter has a design to provide clean airflow into the room, but after hours of usage, the filter becomes clogged with debris. An air filter that has a debris clog performs the opposite task of its intention. A dirty air filter will push dirty air back into the room and decrease the efficiency of the appliance. Most air filters on air conditioning units are removable for cleaning and are reusable. Remove the front of the unit with a utility knife. Remove the filter and rinse it with warm, soapy water. If there is mold, use a bleach solution to fully clean the filter. All air filters need replacement once per season, regardless of cleaning. Air conditioning coils do not need as much maintenance as filters, but they still require cleaning once per season. Locate the coils underneath the air filter. Scrub them with warm, soapy water and a brush. Give the same attention to the coils at the back of the unit.

Make it a habit to reduce debris outside, near the air conditioner. Dryer vents and drain pipes are sources of debris and can cause mold and poor air quality in the air conditioner without regular cleaning. Condensate drain channels need cleaning once per season as well. Push a solid and stiff wire through the drain channels to rid the drain of debris. Clogged drain channels leak condensation, which may cause excess moisture and staining to areas such as carpet. The fins surrounding the coils should be straight at all times and require some cleaning. Straighten the fins with fin combs if they need realignment. If fins remain bent, they can block the airflow coming from the unit. Clean the fins with warm, soapy water at the end of each summer season. All air conditioning units need removal prior to the fall and winter months. Leaving air conditioning units in windows will allow cold air to come through during cooler weather. This will lead to expensive heating bills as well as a marked drop in heating and cooling efficiency.