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Unit Won't Power On - Window or Through the Wall

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Unit Won't Power On - Window or Through the Wall

If the air conditioner does not power on, possible causes are; power outage in the home tripped the circuit breaker, the outlet that the unit is plugged into does not have power, or the unit may require a repair service. For other related power power issues, please visit Power Issues - Room Air Conditioner content.

If the air conditioner does not power on, possible causes are: power outage in the home tripped the circuit breaker, the individual outlet has no power, or the unit is defective.

  1. The air conditioner power plug has an indicator light which can be OFF (No Light), GREEN, or RED (orange).

    • Plug the air conditioner into the wall outlet.


    What is the STATUS (color) of the power plug INDICATOR LIGHT?

    OFF GREEN RED
    Wall AC
    Window AC
  2. First check if the circuit breaker was tripped. Then, test if the outlet has power by plugging in another electric device besides the air conditioner.

    Is the outlet receiving power?

    YesNo
    • Press RESET on the power plug.

    • Power ON the air conditioner from the control panel.

    If the unit does not turn on, the air conditioner is not receiving power. The unit will require a repair service please visit our Request a Repair page.

    reset button
  3. The outlet is not receiving power. Contact an electrician for further assistance.

  4. The air conditioner IS receiving power.

    • Press the TEST button on the power plug.

    • Press the RESET button on the power plug.

    • Press the POWER button on the control panel.

    Did the air conditioner power on?

    Yes No
    reset and test button
  5. The air conditioner has a safety relay that may have been tripped causing the power OFF condition.

  6. The unit will require a technician to check the CONTROL PANEL, please visit our Request a Repair page.

    • Press RESET on the power plug. The indicator light should turn GREEN.

    • Press POWER on the air conditioner control panel.

    Did the air conditioner power on?

    YesNo
  7. Power should now be restored to the air conditioner.

  8. The unit will require a technician to check the POWER CORD, please visit our Request a Repair page.

Author - Sanmi Ajanaku

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