AR240 Whirlpool Air Conditioner - Instructions

ordered new part, removed old unit, noted where wires connect, installed new one, done.

Replaced the temp control and sensor. Controls on this unit are easy to get to and electrical connections were slide ons

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 ... Read more art and ruined it.

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.

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)

The part was easy to remove and replace. Instructions were easy to understand. Once removed and replaced. The a/c worked great. I could control the temp and not be freezing all the time.