If your air conditioner is not blowing cold air, the problem may be in the capacitor. If the capacitor fails, the compressor will not start and the fan will only blow warm air. The compressor and capacitor are located inside the cabinet and to gain access you will need to remove the cover. If the capacitor does not show any visible signs ...Read moreof damage you may require a qualified technician to test it. Make sure that the replacement capacitor has the same specifications as the original.
NOTE: Because capacitors carry a charge even when the unit is disconnected from the power, use extra caution when performing this repair.
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Broken fan axial blade
8 of 13 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
John from HARLINGEN, TX
Easy
30 - 60 mins
Pliers, Screw drivers
Unscrewed the unit from the exterior case pulled out the unit unscrewed the 4 screw that hold the fan shroud carefully unscrewed the coil pulled back unclipped the axial fan clip gentlyhit with rubber mallet replacement of new fan replaced clip 15 minutes best investment of 20 bucks as apposed to 400 $
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Capacitor went out
2 of 6 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
Al from CROSS PLAINS, TX
Really Easy
30 - 60 mins
Pliers, Screw drivers
Unplugged and replugged everything and it worked very easy job thank you
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window a/x unit fan broke
6 of 22 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
margaret from CARRIERE, MS
Really Easy
15 - 30 mins
Pliers
took apart the fan housing and replaced the fan saving me hundreds of dollars from buying a new unit