Friday, August 7, 2009

What to do when Room Air Conditioner Doesn't Cool

If your room air conditioner that doesn’t cool then you may need to clean it or recharge it with refrigerant. You can clean an air conditioner yourself by disassembling the unit yourself or you can call a professional. But before doing the job yourself you need to read the system manual and make sure you have the right
skills and tools to do the job. Here is what you may need to do:

1.) Unplug the unit and remove it very carefully from the window or the wall and place it somewhere outdoors where you can work on it.

2.) Remove the grille and filter and unscrew the metal case while making sure that you do not damage the coil’s fins.

3.) Wash out the filter or replace it with a new filter.

4.) Clean the inside coil’s fins by using a vacuum with a soft brush attachment.

5.) From the fan side, spray water back through the fins. You will have to protect the wiring and motor with plastic.

6.) Clean the unit up with a rag and allow the system to dry completely.

7.) You can also lubricate the motor as per the “Repair and Care” manual’s instructions.

8.) Then reassemble and reinstall the unit.
If that does not do the work then clean the evaporator and condenser coils. If it still doesn’t works then you may have to call some professional or call the company’s customer care.

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  2. Most people are not aware that room air conditioner units do not "technically" cool a room. It is more correct to say that room air conditioners remove the heat from the air and then moves it elsewhere to where the unit has been vented.

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