GE AC Unit Model AHC12LYW1 or ACH14AZW1 - Unit Beeps, Shuts Off, 88 Symbol Bypassed DIY | How to Fix

[@trulalalalalalalalla]

Thanks for this simple solution. Added switch between black and other cables - works fine. cables are labeled on the inner circuit board (same order as on this video): black - +5V brown - GND (ground) white - COMP (compressor) grey - HRA / WING/UV (no idea what is this for) purple - BEEP (beeper) blue - LOW (fan speed) green - MED (fan speed) yellow - HIGH (fan speed) orange - ROOM (no idea what is this for) red - PIPE (no idea what is this for) connecting black cable to others you can do more than just constant ON with max fan speed may even add Arduino/Rasperry if have related exp...

[@clarkkc11]

Brilliant! Pinning this!

[@clarkkc11]

Perhaps orange room is for thermostat or thermometer? Way to see temp in room to know how to shut off?

[@trulalalalalalalalla]

@@clarkkc11 I don't trust factory thermostat. Currently working on Raspberry Pi configuration with 3rd-party thermo/humidity-meter (DHT11)

[@kapreececastaneda7271]

This helps a lot, What Wires do you think I should keep connected ....for sure Yellow, I want my Fan on high always.

[@tope2386]

How do you know which wires mean what? I'm working with a different AC unit.

[@grayprincess56]

THANK YOU! Power out off and on yesterday. Just 88 blink, bing, off and on. husband followed your instructions. WOW WORKS. GE model AHTK10AAQ1 AC. Warm February day in Central Alabama.

[@PitViper0201]

Ours did the same thing. If you go to your local hardware store and pick up a digital wall thermostat you can hook it up and have full control. Hook black and red wire together into the R. Yellow in the W and white into the G on the thermostat. Then mount it on the wall beside the window and you’re good to go.

[@jjjohnson1098]

I tried this, it only turned on the compressor, not the fan. I think the volts are wrong, I[m going to try a 12v rated rv thermostat.

[@TherealLegend419]

@@jjjohnson1098 Did it work buying that thermostat?

[@TherealLegend419]

What kind of thermostat did you use?

[@brandonclark1634]

Do you know if this will work with the google nest thermostat? Also point me to which thermostat you used so I can maybe get one of those? Any help is appreciated. I'd really like to get both of my units back up and running again. Both died in the last couple of days. It's about to get really hot around here.

[@TrinityTalks]

Would love to know this. Will any thermostat do?

[@joshrathbun1616]

You are a legend sir! Mine has been sitting in my window broken for almost a year. Fixed it in 30 minutes thanks to you!

[@clarkkc11]

Love to hear it!!!

[@JayyNation]

Thank you for this video was overwhelmed when I saw I had to cut wires and stuff but was actually really quick and easy. Saved me from buying another in this hot summer. Never getting another GE

[@teresamarie4689]

I will never buy again myself. They are selling junk.

[@sophiadiaz9297]

So do you cut the white black red and yellow wires completely and just tie them together?

[@956TERROR]

@@sophiadiaz9297 cut white , red , black and yellow. Expose a good amount of their wires and twist them all together, cover them with electrical tape.

[@cantyouhearmeknocking1961]

You can't even buy a control board for this model unit at GE! On their homepage, they brag about how 'green' they are, then build $450, 45 pound unit that has flawed engineering, and can not be repaired when it fails! Straight to the dump in most cases. Way to go GE !! I will not buy any product from them again. I will also look up the replacement model's parts list BEFORE I buy one to make sure I can buy parts for it when needed.

[@omaralvarez508]

You are a lifesaver in this Texas heat. Thank you and the collaborators for making this solution possible!

[@anthonymiller9085]

Genius! I’ve had my GE air conditioner for 2 months and it had this exact problem. Your video had it back up and running in 15 minutes..it’s in the 90s this week in Ohio and we have a 18 month and 2 month old so this video saved us

[@cantyouhearmeknocking1961]

You can't even buy a control board for this model unit at GE! On their homepage, they brag about how 'green' they are, then build $450, 45 pound unit that has flawed engineering, and can not be repaired when it fails! Straight to the dump in most cases. Way to go GE !! I will not buy any product from them again. I will also look up the replacement model's parts list BEFORE I buy one to make sure I can buy parts for it when needed.

[@livinglife4921]

@@cantyouhearmeknocking1961 I spent 792$ on one did not last 3 months

[@popcornslimes630]

Same

[@popcornslimes630]

GE Said “well sorry but nothing we can do” my warranty expired wile sitting on the shelf at Home Depot, how the fuck is that fair?

[@Wolfdoggie]

@@cantyouhearmeknocking1961 Mine had this problem after 3 months the exact moment store warranty ended and I had to jump through hoops with manufacturer for refund since repair service doesn't exist. Feels like they're designed to self destruct.

[@AlbertoPagan-cy7vi]

Amazing! My Model is AHY14LZW1, (12000 BTU's), and, it worked, also! Thanks a lot! incredible how GE is damaging it reputation!!!

[@clarkkc11]

So happy this video is still saving people money!

[@stilllyte]

After removing the 2 screws on the side, did you have to yank it off or pry from the top? Also, does this fix only leave the air conditioner on high? I have same model and it went yesterday. 6.23.2024 est@1258hrs NYC

[@michaelpeters5766]

Thanks for making this video. It’s 2am and this is my 3rd GE air conditioner that did the death chirp. I followed your instructions and now it works great! Don’t try to return your unit just follow his instructions it works great!

[@clarkkc11]

I made this video after a long attempt to have GE and do a return or exchange... They did give me money for 1 year warranty. I got a new machine for free and fixed the old.

[@bettyingle2128]

I have searched and searched for a way to bypass the circuit board on this same unit, Thank you for showing me how!!! It is a shame GE does not sell replacement boards for this.

[@clarkkc11]

You're welcome! Lots of helpers on this one!

[@brinkly3591]

After struggling to figure out what was wrong for months and debating on just chunking the ac it was fixed in a matter of minutes lifesaver thank you!!!!

[@donnawilliams960]

OH my goodness!!! I never thought I'd find a fix to this problem. Watching your previous video was like I was watching myself with my AC. I have the model AHC12LYW1. I haven't done the D.I.Y. magic, yet, but will give it my best shot. Thank you for restoring my sanity! 🙂

[@durtyred3259]

Same here mine just went out yesterday. It’s about 2 years old. This is ridiculous!

[@jeremyhoule9221]

Worked for me!

[@karenparnell710]

I'm so glad i found this and that it actually works. You are a genius. Your instructions are given at just the right pace, and the comedy helped me forget the possibility of maybe screwing up a 700 dollar unit that my landlord had put in last summer. You also helped save my emotional health and my marriage because when I'm hot, i get ridiculously irritable! 😆

[@clarkkc11]

Thanks Karen!!

[@victor19898]

Man... we here in NY with 90° right now!!! And you saved my life!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@clarkkc11]

NYS myself! FLX / ROC Happy to have helped!

[@DylanLefever]

I LITERALLY COULDNT JUST NOT TRY THIS , it is very hot in florida right now and i am taking apart my ge machine right now ! just got the mother board un attached !! i feel like this is gonna work if it does i will cry and love you forever lol!!! gotta watch video closely tho so i dont ruin anything gotta follow step by step

[@clarkkc11]

Standing by for another success story....

[@jokerl90]

Many thanks for this! After a little over two years my ahc10lyq1 went out with the 88 error after unplugging before a thunder storm. Plugged back in the next morning, 88's. Now to look at thermostats like in the comment section below. Your and others fix worked perfectly.

[@wingnutjtw]

Thanks a ton for posting the model number. I have that one as well.

[@TrinityTalks]

How did you figure out how to wire it to a thermostat?

[@jokerl90]

@@TrinityTalks check out haunce's comment below in comments. Also do a search on the web for your model number, might get some help there.

[@BlackRasul]

Did this to mine and it came right on! Saved me $300 and some heavy lifting! Thank you

[@clarkkc11]

Stay cool! Thanks for the watch and the comment!

[@daniellecaruso7445]

Thank you for posting this and making me and my kids cool again!

[@soulesslemming]

Thank you, my unit lasted 13 months before having this issue. I had just ordered another (different brand) unit before watching your video. I got it working and immediately canceled my order, saving me $369. I’ll never purchase another GE product.

[@clarkkc11]

13 months definitely feels like designed obsolescence.

[@soulesslemming]

@@clarkkc11 that was my thoughts, as soon as it was connected to WiFi the timer started ticking.

[@stevenlynch7300]

Mahalo ('thank you' in Hawaiian) for this helpful video. I followed your instructions and it worked like a charm! Hoping that somebody starts a class action lawsuit against G.E.!!! Aloha and be well, Steven

[@clarkkc11]

Mahalo Steve! Happy it helped! Thanks for the lingual education!

[@jojoa6953]

Literally saw nothing wrong on the board but it still fixed . I bought brand new 4 months ago . Thank God for you!!!

[@Hhhooo355]

Never mind! My plug on the wall was burnt up some.. replaced it, plugged in, and cut right on!! Thank you thank you thank you!! Worked just as you said it would!!

[@clarkkc11]

Did you originally comment with the arch? I meant to reply. Glad you got the fix! Happy it worked!

[@alealang6139]

Thank you so much for this video. Ive had my window unit for a year and half. This worked for me. Really upset about this window unit though because when you spend 300 plus on a window unit it should last longer then 1 year!!

[@clarkkc11]

Agreed! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@thelittleflipper5868]

i spent almost $600 on this ac 😑 and its beeping rapidly and no lights on

[@latanyasutton1657]

I got the same problem trying to get someone to fix it know

[@clarkkc11]

Is it still working ?

[@tiffanyholmes6610]

Did you have a wifi cord to yours does that matter?

[@JoeydoDroneZone]

worked! Thank you and saved me from wasting $500+ on a similar unit. Got plug set up right by ac so I can unplug it when not in use/not home. Will get me through the summer and time to research and purchase a better one. Thanks for the fix!

[@Strawberryn_shortcake]

So does this prevent the controls from working through wifi

[@haunce]

UPGRAYED: Go ahead and order a BYT-3A016 thermostat. You can then set temps and give yourself some control options kinda' even better than factory. The wires in vid are as follows. Black= +5V and is essentially your main wire. Pink="room?", just make sure pink stays with black.White=Compressor , and Yellow,Green,Blue are High,Medium,Low respectively. Find and wire 110V(make sure you order the 110V version) to the thermostat. On the relay out, Black and Pink on one side, White on the other. then choose High,Med,Low(Yel,Gr,Blue) and put it on the Black-Pink side for always on, and with the white for only on when compressor is on (maybe a bit of a heavy startup surge load but not a big deal usually). Thermostat temp sensor is on a long cord , so you can read the room, not just at the unit. Note the the thermostat needs to be changed to "Cooling Mode" via the buttons, and is a real good idea to change the "hysteresis"...setting "d" (for deviation). Chang from 1 to 7 or so. This way the room temp swings 7 degrees before turning on the compressor. keeping it 1 would be hard on the compressor with a lot of starting up. 'you're welcome.

[@chinodeamigo2220]

Hi, I just did this bypass for my unit at home and also bought the thermostat you recommended, can you help out with more detail on how to hook it up to the actual thermostat, thank you🙏🏽

[@haunce]

@@chinodeamigo2220 Thermostat power: Scavenge a short section of power cord and terminate black and white to screws 3 and 4 (doesn't really matter which is which). I chopped the air conditioner's power cord close to where it enters the unit and wire nutted (hehe I said "nutted") in the added power lead to the thermostat. Output Relay:(screws 1 and 2) Black and Pink and **Green under screw 1, White under screw 2. **I chose to have fan on medium and always on thus green is with black under 1... you might want fan only when compressor on then you could put under 1 with white.

[@jessehernandez8387]

@@haunce Can you do a video on how to install the thermostat? My unit also gave out a few days ago. Thanks.

[@kevingood348]

2nd that on the video

[@traveller527]

So we don't connect thr gnd together with 5v and room wires?

[@bradcoveney2903]

Saved me $250. I just threw mine on a WiFi smart plug and good to go. Thanks for the help!

[@clarkkc11]

What an innovative idea!

[@GarsonMaya]

How do you do that?

[@cierraelmore3570]

Thank you so much for this video!! I have only had this air for about a year and I was almost tempted to throw it out but was hesitant ! So glad I didn’t. Now my fiancé thinks I’m an electrical genius 🤣🤣

[@cantyouhearmeknocking1961]

You can't even buy a control board for this model unit at GE! On their homepage, they brag about how 'green' they are, then build $450, 45 pound unit that has flawed engineering, and can not be repaired when it fails! Straight to the dump in most cases. Way to go GE !! I will not buy any product from them again. I will also look up the replacement model's parts list BEFORE I buy one to make sure I can buy parts for it when needed.

[@thewatcher8734]

You are a lifesaver I have model ahc18dzh1 and this worked perfectly. Used the same color wires you did and now I can sleep properly. Gotta wait for it to cool off this room now! Thanks to everyone who replied to my other comments as well. I just put some electrical tape around it till I could get some caps and it works

[@steveward4607]

Works!!!!!!! Just did mine. Only 1 year old.. Thanks for the Info!!!!!!!!!

[@thekingmclean1923]

Dude you are a lifesaver, thought I was going to have to buy a new unit. Only had it for a year and started doing it. Will always remember this trick from now on. 🔥🔥

[@مشيرعقبةالجهيم]

Thank you so much God bless you man

[@BrewedCoffeeBean]

just did this. works! i will suggest using wire cutters to strip the wire and wire caps to tie them. i tried using tape and scissors and it did not work until i got the right stuff. thanks for the video!

[@erikrodarte8741]

Tha k you so much i was stressing, thought i had to purchase another unit i only had it for a year and it got messed up. Tha k you for saving me $350+

[@mite2531]

Came back to my room at 90° this was one of the first videos to show and thank you sir, saved me from having to get a new one!!

[@clarkkc11]

goober! Thanks for the comment! Stay cool brotha!

[@pizdetzmir]

Dude idk if you will read this but my GE just went bad yesterday; and this video is actually the greatest video ever made. I fixed it in 5 minutes, you are the GOAT!!!!

[@clarkkc11]

Messaged received! Glad the fix worked! What do you mean? They file for bankruptcy?

[@darrell-rolandsaenz5294]

I did what you said and it really did work like you said. Now i basically have a new a.c. window unit. When i located the chip board, like in the video, the wires to be cut, were easily located, but i want to say, there is 2 sets of wires, that are covered. It just takes a little looking into these 2 groups to locate the rainbow of colored wires. After i cut the wires, one by one, i did not have to do anything else, because the cuts were clean.

[@HroduuulfSonOfHrodger]

I bought this model from Lowes: GE 450 Sq. Window Air Conditioner (115-Volt; 10000-BTU) ENERGY STAR Item #840564 Model #AHC10LY. We've had it barely 2 years. Just put it back in the window yesterday and it's giving me the beeping 88s. I called GE and they cannot help at all with troubleshooting. They told me it is not cost effective to repair, and that I should just go buy a new one for another $379. These should last 5-10 years if not longer. Not 2 summers. I was pissed...until I found your video. I'm going to try this and let you know if it works. Fingers crossed it will. From all the comments, I am confident it will work. And I will be forever grateful!

[@HroduuulfSonOfHrodger]

Followed your tutorial and fixed my A/C. Saved $400 in a time when gas and everything else has doubled and tripled in price. This hack was a life-saver. Thanks for making this video. If I could afford a donation, I would send it to you. But as well all know inflation is out of control and people can barely afford to put food on the table. So I will shower you with THANKS instead until times get better! Thank you once again!!!

[@victoriadominguez4381]

Thankyou for this comment. Mine messed up yesterday and I found this video and send it to my husband so he can fix it. We have to pay close attention to it because our 1st language is Spanish so I hope we understand correctly. Thanks!

[@victoriadominguez4381]

Got it fixed , actually the video sounds much harder than what it is!!

[@Chris.Rhodes]

I have the Model: AHC10LYQ2 and I took it out of the window, watched a lot of videos on how to clean them with dawn and a hose, and cleaned it today and now it's beeping on and off like the beginning of this video. It worked fine until I washed it today. 😬 I made sure to bag up the control panel, and made sure not to get the metal box wet and it did it anyways! So here I am!

[@KilSmiley]

Awesome. I recently acquired one sitting curbside in front of a house. It looked too brand new and much nicer than the 5 yr old $120 model I am going to upgrade from thanks to your assistance. Cheers to you bro. Much appreciated.

[@clarkkc11]

Ground score. Nice! Recycled! Yes!!! Captain planet would be proud.

[@KilSmiley]

@@clarkkc11 I live in a small town that has a Liberal Arts College that makes up more than half the town. Those rich kids progressing toward Marxists throw out just a mind-blowing amount of brand new or perfectly good near new high dollar stuff. During the dorm clean out at end of school years it's insane. Semi size dumpsters overflowing with barely used stuff. I found a 2 Terabyte memory storage thing still factory sealed in one treasure hunting trip. And for the really worth it stuff that doesn't work when I get it home to determine fixable or scrapable 99% of the "broken" takes opening it up and finding the wire that came loose or bolt that wobbled loose. For a group of people that act like climate change is a death sentence they sure pay absolutely no thought to overflowing landfills.

[@clarkkc11]

@@KilSmiley this would be a great side hustle! Dumpster dive at colleges on Monday ve out day. Sell em all back when they move in!

[@clarkkc11]

@@KilSmiley love this statement and you! Thanks for making me smile this morning.

[@charlesrussell569]

Your video really came in handy today. It was really hot in west Tn today and had been for the last week and I knew I was going to have to tackle this project. It worked great without a hitch. The only thing that I wasn't 100% confident about was when connecting the wires I had the red black and white that matched up but had a green and yellow left that had to go together and didn't see clear instructions on matching those two up in the video so if anyone has the same color wiring that I have- green and yellow does definitely splice together and the unit works great!!

[@charlesrussell569]

Ok update... it's a day later and my unit is tripping the surge protector. Gonna try plugging straight into outlet and hopefully won't trip the breaker in the breaker box.

[@YourBoeingBenefitBrain]

@@charlesrussell569how’s it holding up? I’m super pissed at GE for selling this $800 hunk of garbage.

[@charlesrussell569]

@motelmanager21weleavetheli13 still working great and we are having temps over 100 in west Tn. The only thing I discovered is the unit definitely has to be plugged straight into an outlet. I had it plugged into a surge protector originally and it would trip the surge but when I plugged the bypassed unit straight into a 110 outlet it works great!

[@AlasYouAreStillDed]

Thanks a lot man! You saved me from spending another $300 on a new AC. She’s running great now.

[@clarkkc11]

Glad I could help

[@Bushgator]

I am so chilled out by listening you do this video bro I don’t forgot everything you were talking about LOL. I have a Frigidaire that the light system on the circuitboard is flashing all over the place changing numbers changing settings I think moisture just got on it. Would be nice in your videos if you can cut back on the movie script sceines

[@clarkkc11]

Appreciate the feedback. The movie clips were meant for a little humor and fun, I got so board doing editing this video 😂 the beeps drove me mad haha

[@clarkkc11]

Frigidaire look really similar on the inside?

[@hoffinger]

I have bypassed electronic controls on many ACs. Common problem. I install an on off switch and double throw fan speed switch for high and low. You can install manual thermostat so it cycles on and off but i just run them continuously. This happens with refrigerators, stoves and washers and dryers and everything else.

[@clarkkc11]

How do you identify colors of wires and proper paths and uses?

[@raygarceau7782]

@@clarkkc11 I can tell you that the black seems to be power as black and white together energize the pump, black and yellow together energize the fan. what I dont know is what the red does???

[@jeffthomann]

thanks for the tutorial. Works like a charm. Just got around to it a moment ago and we got air again instead of 88 beep beep 88... on for 5 seconds and off.

[@tdjackson4403]

Thank you! Worked great. AC is blowing hard and COLD. My circuit board had almost the same damage. Appreciate the video and enjoyed the humor!

[@DodgyBagehot]

Thanks for video. A 2.5 year old GE ahc12azw1 purchased from lowes just blew the 88 code, all lights on unit lit up and beeping. cleaned filters, etc, but had same behavior as in video. This fix worked. No visible damage to board. Only run this when working in garage, perhaps reason it lasted a little longer than 1 year warranty. Discontinued model, no parts available. Will compare control unit board to those available for later model. But, I only ran ac on high in past, so it is now a bit easier to use.

[@clarkkc11]

Thank you for this very detailed comment!

[@RyanMiller-d5b]

Whit wires did u connect together im having trouble with same units

[@Quillric]

I just set mine up with a simple thermostat. I only needed black, yellow, and white to kick the compressor and fan on max. Red had no effect on the fan or compressor that I'm aware of. If you know what it does let me know.

[@clarkkc11]

I don't, I was just going off R Melnyk original video. I couldn't quite make clear what color wires were aligning with what controls on the board. Tried to find a wire diagram, but nothing. I would like to know more as well. I feel like the green wire was the ground - I assume that they used common colors for common things...

[@PaintSlinger99]

Hey Eric can you tell me what wires you used to the thermostat?

[@Quillric]

@@PaintSlinger99 Black for 5 volts in. Yellow for fan. White for compressor. There is an extra 5 volt wire that's orange if you need another 5 volt in.

[@PaintSlinger99]

@@Quillric Thank very much. I am going to give it a shot. I looking on Amazon now for a simple/cheap therostat, GE was no help on the phone today, this unit is 3 months old. Crazy

[@PaintSlinger99]

@@Quillric I've currently got White, Black, Red, and Yellow twisted together to run it. Getting too cold now

[@matthewmacmillan8498]

I bought 4 of these GE units First one I replaced with a LG But kept the broken unit Second one I did as you said came on no cooling I pulled out the first one Did as you said…. Boom I have a working unit It’s not what I want with all the automatic shut offs and all But, this will work for the summer Thanks for the info 👍

[@cvphills3671]

Does someone know the circuit board part number

[@huff99]

For those future failures looking for help. Part # WJ26X27693

[@clarkkc11]

Confirmed! Thank you! Now I need to order one and do a new video!

[@ryanschaap2859]

Dude, you are a lifesaver! Worked perfectly. Saved me from throwing the whole unit in the trash. Thank You!!

[@cantyouhearmeknocking1961]

You can't even buy a control board for this model unit at GE! On their homepage, they brag about how 'green' they are, then build $450, 45 pound unit that has flawed engineering, and can not be repaired when it fails! Straight to the dump in most cases. Way to go GE !! I will not buy any product from them again. I will also look up the replacement model's parts list BEFORE I buy one to make sure I can buy parts for it when needed.

[@Nihil0s]

Why would you throw it in the trash? Jesus.. you people know you're supposed to take these things to a proper disposal site, right?

[@Azayzel93HD]

my control board got fried by a power purge and this fix worked out great for me. It also gave me a good chance to give her a bath. It might only have one setting now but, hey, I got AC yo.

[@tanishab967]

Thank you. Used your method and now I’m back up and running. Trust me, I had no idea what I was doing but you made it pretty simple. I only had trouble stripping the wires because I kept breaking the wires in the process. In your opinion, any concern of a possible fire occurring? I did notice a small spark when i plugged the AC in. Also, i used both electrical tape and the wire cap to bind the wires because the cap wouldn’t stay on by itself.

[@clarkkc11]

My only concern is the excess wires that aren't used. Individual wrap with electrical tape and wrap all those wrapped wires together. Like putting a mitten on over gloves! I agree, the stripping is the hardest part .. those wires are delicate. Spark on plug at wall outlet is normal...

[@tanishab967]

Ohhhh ok. Didn’t think to tape the other wires. Will do that today. Thanks for that info.

[@clarkkc11]

@@tanishab967 just in case. Don't want them to cross and short the machine or cause any other potential issues....

[@clarkkc11]

Always cover the lose ends... Used or unused. Electricity can do some crazy things!

[@troystagg5516]

Use a cigarette lighter to burn them off from now on your welcome :)

[@MaribelBallesteros-m8o]

Mine it lasted for 2 months and it started to beep like in the video , this video totally helped us !! Thank you soo much

[@clarkkc11]

Glad it helped!

[@FaderFlosser]

Thank you so much!!! Simple and rocks cold! Do you think it's bad to leave it on all night with the compressor constant? How long do you leave yours on at a time?

[@clarkkc11]

I am using this as a secondary ac and only using as needed as I too have concern for the unit... Not sure how much that board actually controlled... Having had on for more than 8 hours at a time... Not even...

[@FaderFlosser]

@@clarkkc11 Ok, that's how I feel. It's a secondary for me too but I hope it's at least ok for a couple hours... I really appreciate your help!

[@DavidLopez-ty7to]

Saw your video today after my ac acted up. Went to lowes bought wire cutters and wire caps fixed it thanks to your video. Your amazing keep it up 💯

[@raygarceau7782]

The black and white wires energize the pump, the black and yellow energize the fan, does anyone know what the red one does?

[@KilSmiley]

I am thinking the red is the one that tells the power supply to run them both on high. I believe orange and blue are med and low or a some combination there of. I'm thinking green being the ground would also be helpful just in case the condensation and possibly exposed wires could potentially create an electrocution hazzard.

[@brettstump486]

Thank you for putting this out there! Life's hard at times and a broken ac with 100 degree days was the last thing i needed. I wonder why everyday is the hottest on record when our society wants me throw this ac in a dump instead of having the ability to purchase replacement parts?

[@clarkkc11]

EXACTLY! Greed has done a lot of damage. Imagine the carbon footprint if we didnt have to buy new units every year....

[@MzDrunkky024]

This shit actually worked. Thank you so much for making this video. FU GE.. for giving us all defective products...

[@teresamarie4689]

Yess GE is selling junk.

[@ohsnap693]

I followed this and my ac is now blowing cold. Thankfully my unit was still under warranty and I'm able to purchase a new one, we will now be able to have this in another room. Thank you!

[@orlfane1622]

Mine is a year old and the same thing happened. Nothing visible on the board tho. Pretty easy to fix. Well not really fixed it's just a work around but at least I don't have to buy another one.

[@hersonlamolli6276]

Thank you very much, I did it as you shown it and it worked perfectly. It is so hard to get that piece on my island. Bless you🇺🇲🙂

[@laurenbird8417]

Thank you SO SO Much for taking the time to make this video. This is our third ge ac unit in a year (two returns, bought a different one at the end of the summer). This one has only been working for a few months and like most said, power surge and it was 88s all day. We have a different one than you. It's ahc180dzh1. We tried what you did and now we have cool air!!! 😎 It got above 90 today and is going to be all week. You literally saved us and our pets. Can't thank you enough!

[@clarkkc11]

Team effort! Many helpers! With our powers combined, we are captains of the planet!

[@laurenbird8417]

@@clarkkc11 😂👏 I love it!

[@ironreign9412]

I inspected my board close and did not see any scorching at all. I paid $240 for it used, watched it work for atleast 4-5 minutes before buying it. Pluged it in at home and guess what? FML....Then i found your expert modification and BOOM!!! CHILLIN'

[@clarkkc11]

Thanks to everyone in the comments thread of the previous video! Y'all are amazing! NOTE:. THIS IS NOT A PROFESSIONAL FIX. THIS SOLUTION WILL NOT WORK FOR EVERY MACHINE (NOT ALL MACHINES WILL HAVE SAME ISSUE). THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AND THERE MAY BE OTHERS. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJybcpiEo7h6ea8

[@richardmay4456]

Part is $50 But solder fixed mine GOOD MAN! Thank you!

[@chuckbailey1918]

Where can I buy a new motherboard

[@oguh2olve54]

Let me know if you get the motherboard

[@rogercoronado6106]

I searched many a places, nobody sells the control board. I did this repair ,plus added this to control on /off by temp www.amazon.com/dp/B08R3VCX3C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_PXDEWDG2QMA6DJ382VJ1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@oguh2olve54]

@@rogercoronado6106 Orale gracias, pero ya le corte los cables y lo dejé directo como en el video.

[@rogercoronado6106]

@@oguh2olve54 yo tambien lo tengo directo el enchufe ke compre en Amazon es Para poder usarlo kasi Como si furea original con un control y se apaga ALA temperatura ke lo pongo

[@oguh2olve54]

@@rogercoronado6106 Deberas? Y si funciona bien?

[@lipitol30]

My GE. Just last me 2 month . And failed for the same. Thanks you😮😮 you solved my problem whit my new a c

[@robertmcwhinney4596]

I believe China built these units to put a strain on our electrical grid! Have three of these units and they all do the same! Can hear compressor come on, the after approx. 10 seconds kicks out. Having to run a/c and fans to try and keep cool, and the units are only three years old. Shouldn't they last longer than that? We've had units in the past that were made in USA that lasted from when I was a child until I was a young adult lol. These China made ones are garbage! 😕

[@dvader3000]

These days it make no difference,the Made in The USA slogan is just a saying. Companies dont take pride in what they built anymore,is about profits

[@angelapartin7604]

Quick question. At the 4:57 mark, where it says "model", on the circuit board, the bottom wire is separated. Is this correct? Mine looks like that and we were going to solder it, but it looks the same in yours.

[@clarkkc11]

I believe this board was used in a variety of AC units. I believe you do not need to touch this. This hack removes the board completely. But if you are repairing your board, I would not modify

[@christopherkimura2233]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. YOU MADE MY BROKEN GE A/C WORK. p.s, different models will work with this method.

[@jarredr6622]

Yes i can 100% confirm. It is the circuit board. I bought 2 of the these (haier) not ge but the same beeps and same front and button layouts. One died after the 1st summer. So i swapped circuit board. Works perfect. I could not see any circuit board damage. Im looking for a replacement circuit board now for the one i stole. I did not try the bypass trick. But can confirm its the circuit board.

[@Eddy11391]

cools down my room very well and yes it does come with the panels (i made the mistake of assuming that it didn’t since no one in the reviews mentioned it or even the description and bought a whole separate pair)

[@ferr0203]

Thank you! That was great. Saved me expenses. 😊

[@TheLubeKing]

My dude just saved me $700 I was about to spend replacing my 1 year 2 month old POS GE AC. Liked, followed, subscribed, added you on twitter, donated to patreon, subbed to your onlyFans, you name it I owe you one THANK YOU. My PCB looked identical to yours, that capacitor design is garbage it's no wonder they don't make this model anymore.

[@clarkkc11]

Best comment in the thread. Subbed right back! Haha ✌️ 💕

[@treyelrod1110]

I have a newer model that's lasted about 9 months. Control board took a crap today. Wouldn't do anything to control temp. Took it apart and used wires yellow, red, and white. With black hooked up it wouldn't work. If you read control board on small writing it tells what each wire controls. All you need is power, compressor, and high for fan! Awesome quick fix to get me by til it cools down here in SC!

[@lauratran8368]

what model do/did you have?

[@JeremyWooten-zw6un]

Great video, this definitely got my air conditioner running. I lost all functions on the air conditioner but totally fine and thank you for awesome tutorial on how to get sc running 🤝🏽

[@clarkkc11]

Yes, all function is lost, but finding a replacement board that would repair the functions is hard to acquire. Thanks for the review I'm glad you're staying cool!

[@clarkkc11]

Some folks have wired in a thermostat to make it a little smarter

[@mr.nate-dawg2357]

You’re a lifesaver! We have a model AHC08LYW1 and this worked just as you explained. Many thanks!

[@clarkkc11]

Thank you! Appreciate the feedback!

[@miguelangelperezcardona]

Are the wires the same colors?? I have the same model

[@DanielVargas-lr7cr]

Thank you for the video… got my so called brand new AC WORKING. Thanks again

[@clarkkc11]

Glad this video still helps!

[@TX_BoomSlang]

Thank you for uploading this video. This solution worked for me, although I didn't cut the black, white, red, and yellow wire. I may attempt to reconnect the others one by one just to see what I have until I order a replacement circuit board.

[@SkinE-Vadee-Veechee]

Works!! It didn't automatically turn it on high though unfortunately. But anything is better then nothing. Thanks man

[@clarkkc11]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@michaelashworth9405]

Thank you so much this helped me and my family from having to buy a new one this is for our living room we don't have central air and are low income thank you so much just helped us tremendously

[@emmanueljusino6217]

Best DIY video. I never get these right even when I’m stoping and rewinding the video. What temperature is the AC set?

[@clarkkc11]

@@emmanueljusino6217 I believe it's in low 60s but may fluctuate. Don't run for too long in humid climates... May cause freezing

[@clarkkc11]

@@emmanueljusino6217 very happy this helped you and was somewhat easy! Thanks for feedback!

[@lakena1849]

I have model AHTK08AAWI, THIS WORKED PERFECTLY! Ours went out after a storm/power outage. Of course no buttons work but it’s blowing out perfectly cold air. Possibly remained on the same temperature as it was prior to breaking, so it’s super cold. I will give an update if it stops working. Hopefully not!!!

[@clarkkc11]

I am on my 2 or 3 summer with this fix...

[@JC-Slayzz-]

This is amazing!! But how to I chnage the temperature an so on after I do this?

[@clarkkc11]

This mod... Hack... Pit is on High Blast. To have control you would have to take to the next level and wire in a thermostat or discover the coding behind the other wires we discard and don't use in this video

[@clarkkc11]

This was my solution to save a 1 yo ac that shyt the bed too soon... Had to still work .. just had to learn a hack job wire solution. Took me a year to research and complete but still works!

[@JC-Slayzz-]

@@clarkkc11 that’s perfect so it will be on high blast an still blow code if I do this technique?

[@JC-Slayzz-]

@@clarkkc11 I’ve only had mine like 7 months an it just did this yesterday so Ik the feeling lol

[@clarkkc11]

@@JC-Slayzz- yes, high blast and control is via surge button at outlet/ plug. Can't run forever in some climates (very humid southern states) but good for hour to two hours bursts.

[@AndyMikahil]

Bro, thank you very very much. You’re the man bro I had the same air-conditioning. It was doing the same thing beeping and will come on and shut off right away and I did exactly like you said to do now it works excellent blowing super cold air and I turn it on and turn it off when I want, thank you very much bro Andy Mikhail

[@clarkkc11]

@@AndyMikahil yes!! Awesome Andy!!

[@stilllyte]

How easy is it for your to remove or open the black enclosure? 7.2.2024 est@1942hrs NYC

[@stilllyte]

Disregard. There was a screw hidden under sticky insulation. AHY14LZW17 screws. 7.2.2024 est@1945hrs NYC

[@clarkkc11]

@@stilllyte super simple!

[@stilllyte]

@@clarkkc11 yup I got it running. Had to run get some electrical tape but it came on. Im going to sell it for a small amount letting buyer know the history 7.2.2024 est@2106hrs NYC

[@christopherhernandez3494]

Thank you for video, I was having the same issue...reached out to store and manufacturer, to no avail...I just finished doing everything like on the video and it's working just fine..feels a little colder as well. Thanks again..

[@jakobbortegaaa2578]

How do you know what temperature it’s going to be on and how hard it’s going to blow

[@clarkkc11]

This is a Max cold high blast fix.

[@tori.af.]

THIS JUST WORKED FOR ME!!! thank you tons!!! my a/c unit is barely 3 months old, i was sooo upset when i woke up to my blinking/beeping unit this morning. i have never done anything like this and i was apprehensive all day about opening my unit up. everything went smoothly, genuinely the hardest part was stripping the 4 wires,, because i used manicure scissors instead of actual wire cutters lmaooo. you just saved me sooo much stress and hassle. thanks again

[@clarkkc11]

Love hearing this! We've used this fix for the second summer in a row... No issues, just no convenience of a remote... But luckily the surge protector works great

[@livinglife4921]

@@clarkkc11 going to try this with mine its about a700$ unit brand new only used one summer Power surged in house during a thunder storm now its doing the beeping and only rays on a couple secs then back to 88 when I connect those wires you said it will put it on high cool setting

[@livinglife4921]

????? Thanks for the video that’s the only question I had going to try it just was wondering

[@clarkkc11]

@@livinglife4921 yes. Do claim any warranty if it's less than a year and get a new one in GE. Moan.. complain. Whine. Get a new one by rebate from GE. And yes this should be high setting

[@garyarboneaux8068]

@@clarkkc11 You are the man! 👍 So glad you put this out there. Kind of similar situation here with the power surge. Except I bought the GE AKLK24AAG1 which is the 24,000BTU ac unit that is 220 volts. Bought in July 2021.Ran great that summer. Used it 3 days in April. Then electricity flashed off then back on. Hurried and cut it off bc that's not good for the compressor to cut off/on quickly. Waited 15 minutes and cut back on. It runs but when it calls for the compressor to kick on it never will. Was told that it was more than likely the capacitor so bought new one exactly like the original and still compressor will never kick on. Don't know what could be the problem. The fan runs one very mode just something isn't letting the compressor kick on. Paid $700 plus tax but gambled on the warranty and didn't spend another $100 for a extra year warranty. So I got a GE - POS that l got 4 months use out of . Sitting on a work bench in my living room and weighs close to 150 pounds. So mad at GE and my electric company. Neither will take fault but hint that its my fault for not buying the extended warranty. Any references to try and find out the source of the problem. It still looks brand new. Already temp. in the mid 90s with humidity at 95% down here in Louisiana.. Would love to buy whatever parts I need to fix this GE to at least feel like I got screwed again buying the wrong brand. Last time I bought a $700 LG with a $100 extended warranty and lasted 2 and a half years thanks to everything we can buy is 100% China made junk.

[@davidmariscal5135]

Your the best saved me from buying a new one

[@jayroboy]

This was the easiest video to follow thank you

[@clarkkc11]

I tried to be super simple and slow, with a little humor... I was scared at first too.

[@MrClaywell]

Came home last night on a 90+ degree day with my AC not working. This morning it’s up and running thanks to this video! Quick question… anyone know if any safety features are now nonfunctional considering several things were bypassed? Thinking maybe I should run it for just a few hours at a time to be safe. Thanks again!

[@clarkkc11]

I have this concern as well. I do not run for long periods of time, just in case, but I don't think anything major was tampered with and the control board is low voltage. As long as the individual wires are separate and enclosed, should be moderately safe for an at home hack job... But use caution for sure!

[@MrClaywell]

@@clarkkc11 Excellent!

[@alltooften1973]

Broski you saved another air conditioner from the landfill......... thanks 😊 🙏

[@clarkkc11]

That statement makes me feel good thanks amigo!

[@alltooften1973]

@@clarkkc11 so here's the rest of the story...... my wife father died a few months ago and the air conditioner was the last thing he brought her so it ment a lot to us to be able to repair it.❤

[@rickysaldana9853]

just did this today..is yours still working? just wondering how permamnnt of a fix i have here my ac was installed into the wall (previous owner) and i really dont want to replace or fill the hole yet

[@clarkkc11]

@@rickysaldana9853 whenever I made this video til now... It's in my window as I write this finishing out another summer. Again, doesn't run all day and night but good to keep it going for a few hours at a time.

[@rickysaldana9853]

@@clarkkc11 same here just didn’t want it sitting in the wall useless. Appreciate this video and feedback man you are a lifesaver

[@brittsman51910]

Very cool video dude saved me some money and time, I was about to buy a new AC unit but I did this and it works beautifully. Thanks a bunch

[@clarkkc11]

Just don't run it for really long periods and you should be good

[@jvenegas800]

I just fixed mine in 30 minutes. You are awesome. Thank you.

[@rsd833599]

This trick 100%worked for me thank you 🙏🏾

[@clarkkc11]

@@rsd833599 happy it helped!

[@robbierobinson3966]

Just got through with your fix on my a/c. Thanks for the video and replying to my previous comment.

[@clarkkc11]

Absolutely!! Thanks for watching and commenting and keeping us posted on the results!

[@robbierobinson3966]

I probably made it mistake. I pet it's run all night. This morning there was about a inch of frost covering the front of the coils. I immediately unplugged it and scraped it off. I have not tried it since. That was was 9 hours ago. Have you ever heard of that happening before? Thanks for any info on that.

[@clarkkc11]

@@robbierobinson3966 whoa! I have not need to run it for exceeded periods like that... This fix does most likely disable thermostat so it just kept getting colder. I would run for limited amount of time or... There is a way to link in a thermostat... But I haven't figure that out het

[@robbierobinson3966]

That's kinda what i thought about the thermostat to. I live in south Alabama a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico. It's very humid here and I'm sure that doesn't help either. Won't need ac full time for another couple of months. By then I will have to new one. Thanks for your help and replying to my questions.

[@clarkkc11]

@@robbierobinson3966 Alabama! Yes very humid compared to NYS where I reside. How long out of the box did your unit last new? Humidity is probably what killed it...

[@TheVampireMort]

This totally worked!!! My a.c. is blowing out cold air that's all I care about!!

[@clarkkc11]

Yay yay!!! Holla!

[@ceciln7341]

very cool fix.. there are plenty of thermostat things you can plug your ac into regulate the temp after this fix

[@grkdon25]

Definitely works thank you bought 2 of them brand new from Sam's trouble from day one, blowing clod air now

[@surfsexsea]

I bought mine from Sam’s last year and called GE today to fix it and they don’t make parts for it anymore. Going to try this today.