ACQ12 Whirlpool Air Conditioner - Instructions
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Getting the air conditioner out of the wall
11 of 14 people
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Linda from Peabody, MA
- A Bit Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
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Pliers, Screw drivers
My brother installed the motor/fan.
That part was easy. We had to clean out the a/c because it was full of leaves.
By doing this repair we saved $600.00The a/c is good to last a long time.
That part was easy. We had to clean out the a/c because it was full of leaves.
By doing this repair we saved $600.00The a/c is good to last a long time.
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motor fan freeze up ( not turning )
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Arturo from Kansas City, MO
- Really Easy
- More than 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
To get the repair I do take down the all unit apart and after that everything was ease, thanks.
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Lost my remote
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Dana from Nuevo, CA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
I really didnt repair anything, but
I wanted to share with you,my experience with parts select. My order was processed lightning fast, the shipping was lightning fast, the remote was the correct one I ordered,and the whole experience was 100% perfect. Thank you so much.
I wanted to share with you,my experience with parts select. My order was processed lightning fast, the shipping was lightning fast, the remote was the correct one I ordered,and the whole experience was 100% perfect. Thank you so much.
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Ac Would Cool But Compresser Would Not Cycle On &Off
11 of 18 people
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Ron from Knob Noster, MO
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Replaced the temp control and sensor. Controls on this unit are easy to get to and electrical connections were slide ons
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Erratic cycling of the compressor.
6 of 11 people
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Frank from Prince Frederick, MD
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Received the thermost from you in 2 days. (fast and reasonable shipping)
Removed 2 control knobs and front cover.
Removed 2 screws holding controls mounting plate. (About 3 X 6 inches in size)
Removed 2 screws holding thermostat in place.
Installed new trhermostat.
Checked the RAC and all ... Read more was OK.
As a matter of fact, I had to wait for the wife to finish cleaning the front of the RAC.
I am 75years young, retired, repaired appliances for a a short period when I was young before becoming a Factory sales rep. for RCA corp.
I appreciate your fast service and accurately sending me the actual part that I ordered.
Thanks again,
Frank
Removed 2 control knobs and front cover.
Removed 2 screws holding controls mounting plate. (About 3 X 6 inches in size)
Removed 2 screws holding thermostat in place.
Installed new trhermostat.
Checked the RAC and all ... Read more was OK.
As a matter of fact, I had to wait for the wife to finish cleaning the front of the RAC.
I am 75years young, retired, repaired appliances for a a short period when I was young before becoming a Factory sales rep. for RCA corp.
I appreciate your fast service and accurately sending me the actual part that I ordered.
Thanks again,
Frank
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main control panel did not work
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Jose from Upper Darby, PA
- A Bit Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
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Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
the main control panel had 6 wires pluged in to specific places 3 were for electricity and the other 3 for the AC controls.
Other Parts Used:
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no on/off knob
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Susan J from Oneonta, NY
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
even I can replace a control knob....
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A/C coils would freeze up and unit would not shut off with temperature control.
1 of 2 people
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Travis from Locust Grove, GA
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Unplugged unit.
Pulled front cover and removed switch knobs.
Pulled switch plate off and replaced thermostat switch and temperature sensor bulb assembly.
Reassembled and plugged in.
Unit works normal.
Pulled front cover and removed switch knobs.
Pulled switch plate off and replaced thermostat switch and temperature sensor bulb assembly.
Reassembled and plugged in.
Unit works normal.
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1 of 2 people
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Eunice from Cairo, GA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
We inserted the batteries and the remote worked like a charm
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A/C board had corrosion on it
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Shawn from Bridgewater, NJ
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
First I unplugged the A/C. Then I removed the two screws from the front cover. Next, I removed the srews holding the front board. Then I removed the screws from the metal box which house the second board. Removed the second board and replaced with the new one. Final I did the same process backward. Less than fifteen minutes from beginning
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to end. Plugged the A/C in and turned it on. It's been work fine since.
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Both motor clips broken - >40 year old dryer!!
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susan from Socorro, NM
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
Removed the back - Saw the broken clips on the base of the dryer (the wires to the motor were pulling out because the motor was slipping).
Guessed that the parts were motor clips (no pix in the web site!)
Got the parts in post - they were identical except needed some rubber grips inside to hold tight (Used pieces of ... Read more bike tire inner tube cut to fit for this.) Attached clips. Works fine!!
(Son is an engineer - he found the problem. Husband is a retired doctor - he couldn't!! but together they
supplied the muscle)
Sue (67 years old)
Guessed that the parts were motor clips (no pix in the web site!)
Got the parts in post - they were identical except needed some rubber grips inside to hold tight (Used pieces of ... Read more bike tire inner tube cut to fit for this.) Attached clips. Works fine!!
(Son is an engineer - he found the problem. Husband is a retired doctor - he couldn't!! but together they
supplied the muscle)
Sue (67 years old)
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loud noise and the window ac unit stop working
0 of 2 people
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carlos from hillsboro, TX
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
i notice the window ac unit was making loud noise and than motor stop and the unit turn off itself then turn on , first i order the capacitor but at the end was the motor that was bad, i return the capacitor and i order new motor, now the ac window unit is working like new,,
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Dosen't seem to fit.Won't go all the way on.
3 of 12 people
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David from Nashua, NH
- Very Difficult
- Less than 15 mins
put the knob on and pushed it as far as it would go.
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Bad fan motor
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Jeffrey from Dayton, OH
- A Bit Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
Repair wasn't difficult but it took sometime to remove the old motor and install the new one. Many parts had to be taken apart to gain access to fan motor.
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fan motor stopped.
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James from Ashland, OH
- A Bit Difficult
- More than 2 hours
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Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
Removed a/c unit from window. Removed outer cover, front grill, Styrofoam ducting. Disconnected wires from control panel(noting color of wires to connections). Fan and motor housing plenum come out as 1 unit. Removed fan, squirrel wheel and condenser fan from motor shaft. Cleaned dirt and leaves from condenser. I used a plastic knife to s
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traighten fins. Reverse the procedure to reassemble. Works great. Saved over $600 to replace a/c unit. Time 2.5hrs.
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