Window unit is commonly referred to as an air conditioner to cool the window of a single or group of spaces, no partition size. A window air conditioner comprises a fan, fan, compressor, evaporator, condenser, thermostat and filter.

Interior maintenance, the sealed refrigeration circuit (coil, compressor and motor) is left to professionals. There are small steps you can to the window air conditioner running to keepstrong.

During the winter months should be removed, and window units, enclosed in a clean and dry. If you keep your window air conditioner in the basement, be sure to take to ensure that does not come into contact with water. Keep off the device in an upright position on the migration of oil and coolant.

Note: Before work is performed on the device should be disconnected and discharged. Otherwise, it can cause serious and potentially fatal,Electric shock.

Basic components of care
(This procedure should only be performed by a qualified technician)

Filter, power cord reels, switches, thermostat, exhaust fan connectors are important for the service routine to avoid serious problems. the typical guidelines for the maintenance of these parts is as follows (remember to tell me you made to the owner for information on your site):

Filter

Before each cooling season and once a monthcooling season, the filter should be removed, cleaned and replaced. If you live in an extremely dry climate, this should happen more often. Most window air conditioners with a washable filter that looks like a sponge.

Clean the filter with a mild detergent and water, rinse well. Let the filter dry completely. If your window air conditioner is equipped with a filter fiber glass furnace style does not wash, replace it with a new filter in the sameType.

Power cord

If the air conditioner stops working and you suspect that there is no power, could be a problem with the power cord. The power cord can be worn and not running air conditioning. To check, remove the spinal cord, Control Panel. Disconnecting the power cord and then put a test in a single loop of wire.

Attach the clip of a volt-ohm-millimeter (VOM) set to the RX1 scale for tips on the cable to the socket. When the numeratorIs zero, the cable works. If greater than zero on the display, replace the cable.

Evaporator and condenser coils

Clean the evaporator and condenser coils clean the filter the same time, before the cooling season and once a month during the season. If your area is particularly dusty, this must be done more frequently. The coil can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner. If the fins are bent in the coil, use a comb since your localHardware fix.

Switch

Selector behind the control panel in front of a window air conditioner on and off. If it does not operate in any environment, and have already arranged for the cable to work, you may have a faulty switch. To check, remove the panel and see if it burned insulation or black spots on the terminals. If so, instead of with the same type.

Thermostat

TheThermostat is also behind the control panel. If you believe you have a problem with the thermostat, here's how to check and replace:

1) Remove the grille and control panel. There will be a probe from the thermostat to the front of the evaporator

2) Carefully remove the thermostat, determine the location of the glass membrane. It must be replaced exactly.

3) Check the thermostat setting on DA RX1 scale. Clipterminal thermostat probes and turn the knob on the coldest temperature setting. The meter should read zero if the thermostat is working properly. If the reading is greater than zero, replace the thermostat with a new suit.

Drain ports

Evaporator and condensing water vapor from the air funnels through a discharge door. At this point in time. The water from the condenser, where it disappeared blow

tailpipes may be dirty andclogged with dirt. This leads to water damage, usually through the back of the grid. To prevent clogging, clean the drain with a piece of wire. Do this at the beginning of each cooling season, and when the car starts to lose.

Fan

If the fan does not work or if it is high in the first place, is usually caused by dirt or loose fan blades. Follow these steps to restore the fan:

1) Find fans insideCabinet.

2) Use a soft cloth for cleaning and / or vacuum, with no debris.

3) Check the tightness of all the wings. Vibration can loosen the fan connectors. Use a screwdriver or Allen wrench, tighten the screws around the shaft of the fan, the motor shaft.

4) If the fan has oil ports, a few drops of detergent 20-weight motor oil does not.

5) If you suspect a faulty motor, test the RX1 scale. Probe vom Connect the wires separated.

Ifdisplay 3-30 ohms, the engine is working properly. If the counter is at zero, or there are very high, replace the engine.

To remove the fan motor, remove the fan blades, power cable and mounting screws. Install a new engine to reverse this procedure. When the motor capacitor prevents the deportation, not groped to remove the engine. Call a professional.

If you have other problems with the compressor motor or coil support staffbe called.

The article describes the maintenance and repair of basic in this article, you can significantly extend the duration and efficiency of your air conditioner window.

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