Recharging the refrigerant on a window air conditioner is not something done often with most people buying a new unit when an old unit fails. Windows air conditioners can however be recharged with refrigerant and be put back to work cooling a room or space. Recharging a unit is not difficult but if you have… Read More »
An air conditioning compressor is the heart of an A/C unit and can be a real problem if not working. There are many things that can cause a compressor to stop working. Below is a list of some common issues to look for when troubleshooting a unit. Five Reasons an Air Conditioner Compressor Will Not… Read More »
Not all air conditioners are the same when it comes to the noise they make. Some are barely noticeable while others can create a racket that can become annoying, to say the least. Through-the-wall air conditioning units are no exception and along with window mounted A/C units are the loudest. The reason they are the… Read More »
2020 has become a great year for anyone looking for a quiet window air conditioner with many new designs making them quieter and more efficient. There are new units that are now built in a Saddle or U shaped design that allow the noisy compressor to sit on the other side of the window. Most… Read More »
A video is at the bottom of the page for a visual walk-through if needed. A leaking swamp cooler can be problematic and is a necessary fix that needs to be done. While an evaporative cooler can leak from many places the bottom pan is a common problem. The bottom of a swamp cooler holds… Read More »
Window air conditioners are usually not fixed when broken and most often tossed and replaced. However they are fixable, often only needing a low-cost part or a refrigerant recharge to get them working again. One problem when repairing a window A/C unit is they do not come with a service port Schrader valve and need… Read More »
While not common repairing window air conditioner units can be done including checking for low refrigerant and adding some if necessary. Since sealed units dont have a service port for gauges it makes checking to see if it is low on refrigerant not a quick as with other HVAC systems. Installing service ports can be… Read More »
Table of Contents 1. Overview 2. Main Components to Check First 3. How to Buy a New Condenser Fan Motor 4. Information Needed When Buying a New Motor 5. How to Buy a New Condenser Fan Motor Capacitor 6. Testing a Condenser Fan Motor Capacitor 7. Replacing the Start Run Capacitor 8. Replacing the Condenser… Read More »
Window mounted air conditioning units are widely used in many scenarios to help cool a space. There are many available from vary small units to quality quiet models all built to fit the situation. Most window units range from around 6,000-25,000 BTU’s which is the cooling capacity a unit has. Larger units range from 10,000-25,000… Read More »
The wiring of a swamp cooler is not complex but if you have never wired up a motor before, or feel uncomfortable with electricity it is advisable to hire an electrician to wire up your cooler. Motors and switches wiring can change from different manufactures. Be sure to always follow the schematics from the manufacture… Read More »