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Re: Window a/c service?
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I have always considered AC window units to be disposable items. When they fail, time to toss them.
If it is failing gradually it is likely a Freon leak or a failing compressor both of which are beyond a do-it-yourselfer.

If it is thermostat, what I would do is pull it out, it is connected with two wires: SHORT THEM and it will be always ON.


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Sounds like a failing compressor


I agree, given the limited info. Look, here's AC and fridge 101:

There's the compressor, the thing that actually makes cold, and there's the controls that tell it when to go on and off. The Compressor has a motor that you can hear start when it needs cold, and stop when it's cold enough. That's in addition to the quieter fan motor.

The compressor has no slightly on, it's either on or off. If your compressor is running, and the tubes behind the filter are getting cold, then your compressor is OK. If you can hear the compressor running and the tubes don't get cold or only a little bit, it's toast. If you can't get the compressor to run, or it gets cold but turns off too soon, it might be just a controls problem.

Honestly, I just don't think a window unit is worth agonizing about. Even a fridge isn't worth replacing the compressor. I did it for a side by side, cost $400 and it crapped out just after the year warrantee. Controls are different. I just replaced the computer AGAIN in my 9 year old fridge that wasn't keeping cold, cost $120 for the part, youtubed the procedure that was easier than swapping a PC motherboard, and it was back working perfectly.


If this is the problem the parts and labor will come close or equal to what you would pay for a new mid price ac.

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Sounds like a failing compressor


I agree, given the limited info. Look, here's AC and fridge 101:

There's the compressor, the thing that actually makes cold, and there's the controls that tell it when to go on and off. The Compressor has a motor that you can hear start when it needs cold, and stop when it's cold enough. That's in addition to the quieter fan motor.

The compressor has no slightly on, it's either on or off. If your compressor is running, and the tubes behind the filter are getting cold, then your compressor is OK. If you can hear the compressor running and the tubes don't get cold or only a little bit, it's toast. If you can't get the compressor to run, or it gets cold but turns off too soon, it might be just a controls problem.

Honestly, I just don't think a window unit is worth agonizing about. Even a fridge isn't worth replacing the compressor. I did it for a side by side, cost $400 and it crapped out just after the year warrantee. Controls are different. I just replaced the computer AGAIN in my 9 year old fridge that wasn't keeping cold, cost $120 for the part, youtubed the procedure that was easier than swapping a PC motherboard, and it was back working perfectly.

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i've done everything i can like clean the filter and what not, it is getting progressively weaker (amount of cold air pumped out) and also getting louder


Sounds like a failing compressor, go to YouTube and put in you make and model along with the basic problem, such as not cooling and see what comes up. If it is a simple inexpensive fix the video can tell you how to fix it.

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i've done everything i can like clean the filter and what not, it is getting progressively weaker (amount of cold air pumped out) and also getting louder

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Has anyone ever had a window mounted air conditioner serviced? Or do people just buy new ones. I have some of the mid -priced fredrich models about 5 years old
That I would prefer not throw away - let me know if you have any experience with this
I have called two air conditioner repair companies and both did not work with in window units


What's the problem with it? They typically last well beyond 5 years here in the Northeast.

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there is 100% no way I could replace the thermostat on an air conditioner has anyone had their window unit serviced (and not gotten ripped off).?


These guys have a minimum service call of at least $100. It's just not worth it for a unit under $200 new, and a new unit will be lighter and more efficient. As GP said: no.

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... has anyone had their window unit serviced (and not gotten ripped off?


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there is 100% no way I could replace the thermostat on an air conditioner has anyone had their window unit serviced (and not gotten ripped off).?

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Has anyone ever had a window mounted air conditioner serviced? Or do people just buy new ones. I have some of the mid -priced fredrich models about 5 years old
That I would prefer not throw away - let me know if you have any experience with this
I have called two air conditioner repair companies and both did not work with in window units


The thermostat sometimes can be easily changed -- likely it is just that -- and you can often get the exact one on eBay -- but really ACs have gotten very cheap and very light. ( 5000 BTUs are often $50 -- 8000 BTUs are $150 12000 BTUs are $250 ) - Check at Home Depot or Lowes -- wait till the heat wave ends today -- then give it a few days for sales again.

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Has anyone ever had a window mounted air conditioner serviced? Or do people just buy new ones. I have some of the mid -priced fredrich models about 5 years old
That I would prefer not throw away - let me know if you have any experience with this
I have called two air conditioner repair companies and both did not work with in window units

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