Window air conditioner articles
These articles from Sears PartsDirect can help you get the most efficient and best cooling performance from your window air conditioner. From finding answers to common questions to fixing a smelly window unit, we can help. Check out our DIY window air conditioner repair help section for more troubleshooting guidance and step-by-step repair instructions.
Effective articles & videos to help repair your window air conditioners
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Symptoms for window air conditioners
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Main causes: bad compressor, lack of refrigerant, bad compressor start relay, electronic control board failure…
Main causes: clogged drain hole, air conditioner not leveled properly…
Main causes: clogged condensate drain, air conditioner not leveled properly, leaky window air seals …
Main causes: dirty air filter, air conditioner is too small for the room, temperature set too cold, control failure…
Main causes: turning the air conditioner off and the back on too quickly, dirty or restricted condenser coil, compressor…
Main causes: lack of electrical power, bad electronic control board, wiring failure, bad temperature sensor…
Repair guides for window air conditioners
These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your window air conditioner.
How to replace a window air conditioner ambient thermistor
If your window air conditioner isn’t cooling properly, it might need a new ambient thermistor. You can replace it yourse…
How to replace a window air conditioner condenser fan
If the condenser fan blade is broken or the condenser fan motor won’t run, you can replace the broken parts yourself by…
How to replace a window air conditioner electronic control board
The electronic control board is the brain of your window air conditioner. Here’s how to replace it.…