ACV1 Whirlpool Air Conditioner - Instructions
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switch shaft was broken.
22 of 26 people
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John from Burton, OH
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
ordered new part, removed old unit, noted where wires connect, installed new one, done.
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Filter was filthy, no telling how long it had been since changed
10 of 14 people
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SHIRLEY G. from Mabank, TX
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Took out old filter and replaced it with the new filter
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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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screw holes didn't line up
7 of 13 people
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Dena from Coral Gables, FL
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
I received the part the very next day which was awesome, but when I went to install it, there was a connection discrepency on the back of the switch, and the screw holes were completely off in the front where it connects to the unit. I ended up taking the whole thing apart to try to put the old face with the right screw holes on the new p
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art and ruined it.
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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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old filter had become brittle & needed replacing
5 of 11 people
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Rhea from Plainview, TX
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Just removed the old filter and replaced. Slid right in, no tools required.
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Needed new Ice Maker
5 of 11 people
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Joseph from Liberty, MS
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Removed back cover, and installed the water valve. Removed the water supply tube cover and installed the supply tube. Opened freezer and removed the electrical cover, removed the knockouts and pulled line out. Hooked up ice maker and installed it to wall. Turned water on and waited a couple hours, it is making ice. Installing the ice
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maker was easy. Running water line to it........well that is another story. LOL.
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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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Both motor clips broken - >40 year old dryer!!
1 of 4 people
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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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