Portable Air Conditioner Repair

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[@nomebear]

Thank you for your most informative video which saved a DeLonghi portable a/c similar to the Frederich's from the scrap heap. It was a capacitor that caused the exhaust fan not to start. You mentioned that these units are not designed to be serviced. I often see pallets with 10 or more at the Goodwill Outlet for $15 a pallet. Some units appear new. Regarding the Frederich brand, it was once a premium built A/C manufacturer.

[@jameschaffee2871]

Thanks for the video. Fixed my AC in the first 2 minutes of the video as you pointed out the air intake. I looked in mine and noticed my two toddlers threw toys in.

[@281lancealot]

I just recently bought one of these to loan my customers. Great things these guys are. I love em

[@281lancealot]

Good point about the outdoor fresh air return. Mine only has the exhaust.

[@jonhvac]

Next Generation HVAC That's a good idea. Yeah these little units are cool.

[@billerubin4240]

Good video of the portable AC units construction , thanks .

[@troyfoster7199]

My experience with repairing these AC units have often been the same problem. They are designed to fail! The first one I fixed was due to a failed voltage regulator on the mainboard caused by getting to hot due to an undersized heatsink that blew 2 capacitors in the process. The second AC unit was similar to this mans problem. The fans are poorly made the outer ring of the fan has barely any plastic holding the actual blades together. The air coming out the AC unit is hot and either dry that makes the plastic bridal or humid if you AC unit burns off the water it produces. The water that it burns off is slightly acidic also breaking down the plastic over time. You will see the fans break apart then in some cases stop the motor or create enough resistance to cause the fan motor to work harder increasing amperage causing the breaker to pop. Unless you are handy and have time on your hands to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem and then also lucky enough to find the replacements parts at a decent price your SOL. Most people just buy a new one and the companies know this, it should be a crime to produce a product that is designed to fail. These failed units have a large assortment of parts that still function just fine and end up in the dump. Truly sad the world we live in.

[@retiredat44]

this arp-1000es royal sovereign portable a/c is total and complete junk! Angry they get away with selling this garbage and by the time you find out you were ripped off you are left with crap!

[@flowerhour9539]

I agree with you 100%. And I live in Florida where people throw away anything that is in perfect working condition simply because they are moving, usually out of state. I've made a little money selling things I've found that were to be thrown away. It's absolutely appalling how we've come to this mindset. It's not ok.

[@two9s649]

Something randomly broke inside my ac, it was plastic I would assume it was the fan, but it still blows air! Just not cold! Any suggestions? Please and thanks!

[@nogodsnomasters666]

I've had mine for 10+ years. No problems, but I now need the remove the shell and give it a deep clean, looks gross on the input side, clean as a whistle on the output. ARC 15 s model

[@realliveboss5381]

BIG FACTS! PURE EVIL 🤮🙈... THEY REVERSE ENGINEER THIS JUNK AND CREATE PUBLIC WASTE😢 IT'S A DAMN SHAME 🤷

[@jasonwilkie6344]

Thanks for this video. I was able to repair my mother-in-law's air-conditioner (whose blower wheel came apart just like the one you showed). I was having trouble getting the housing for the blower wheel off, but your video helped me tremendously.

[@jonhvac]

I'm glad it helped you.

[@northyland1157]

I had one for 10 years... Loved it.. was 12,000 btu.. Its its older days started rattleing, plastic started breaking and yellowing.. Drain would plug ... And finally leaked all the freon out. I knew its life was done.. Just got a new 14,000 btu unit.. but hasn't been hot enough to fairly comment on the new one yet.

[@taylocamax]

Good job. I had my exhaust fan blower cage break just like yours. Dozens of the slat pieces on the floor of the portable A/C. I cleaned that up, and can spin the squirrel cage easily by hand. But when I turn on the system, cold air blows out the top, but no hot air discharges out the back. The exhaust fan motor does not appear to be kicking on. So ... Do you think when the cage breaks, the motor typically fails, too? What voltage should I get at the exhaust motor? Thanks.

[@michaelreigle7332]

Thank You Jon it was very helpful, although I was looking for a video for the Royal Sovereign Model ARP-3014

[@antoniowilliams9794]

Hi i was tryn see how get the Black+Decker its not blowing cold air just got it from off that offer up site im mad cause i was being nice in didnt plug it up before the guy left

[@davidsandberg3109]

Thank you for this video. I have a Honeywell 14,000 unit that the compressor gets hot, sounds like it's trying to run for a few moments every 30 to 60 seconds, then stops. Zero cooling whatsoever, not just inadequate. Think the compressor is seized? Or could it be just at the refrigerant has escaped, simple smoke/leakfix/vacuum/addport/fill job?

[@polishtheturdmickelson5473]

Nice repair, you fixed the problem I wouldn't worry about the temp difference on that unit at all. Sleep well on that repair and keep up the great service work.

[@jonhvac]

+polishtheturd mickelson Me worry? Never😹 Thanks 4 the kind words.

[@polishtheturdmickelson5473]

No problem, Jon HVAC.

[@SuperG11123]

I ordered a replacement capacitor for a unit very similar to this but the one spec'd is too big: 2" vs 1.75 in. diameter and won't fit in the slot for it. Where should I mount it now as supposedly it's the only one recommended by the manufacturer?

[@jasmomadangle]

hey thanks for the video. this got me pointed in the right direction. I have a haier 7000btu portable that is making terrible noises and am pretty sure it might be the fan. problem is the fan and blower motor is sandwiched between the two coils (the two sets of coils aren't stacked) on this model so I'm a bit unsure how to proceed.

[@yar6rider]

Hi Jon, I have similar one. Most of the time flow hot air. When the compressor kick on then it flew cool air, but last only a minute or so. The compressor is really hot.

[@PanGrothaus]

Thanks for posting this video. I recently inherited a single hose portable air conditioner from a friend and got it hooked up and running well for a few hours; when it started making an awful knocking sound that woke me up. Because of your video, I knew where to look, after removing the hose, sure enough, I could see broken plastic blades. I wonder how much a repairman will charge to fix it. 🙁

[@edthomson4499]

Hi Jon, thanks for your prompt response, I managed to eventually get the covers off (without damaging the unit)and cleaned the unit, there was a lot of dust build up. I also emptied about 500ml of water when I opened the water plug...this unit does not hold much water, does it work properly when it's filled with water? Or do I have to continue to empty it in the future? You did mention something about that in the video....also would I need to ever refill gas in this unit over time....thanks again for the your help and for posting a great video.

[@LEGIONSOFLIGHTUFOs]

I dropped a drill bit through the top grill of my Delonghi Penguino AC Unit, and it dropped down into the fan unit, how do i open it up and remove the drill bit without ruining anything, are there any how to videos?

[@anthonygreen5231]

Thanks for the informative video. I have a unit similar to the one you repair, there is no physical damage, just stopped getting cold. I hear the condenser cycle, but the air is only slightly cooler than the fan only setting. Any ideas, are these units serviceable in terms of needing to be recharged with coolant?

[@jonhvac]

+Anthony Green Sorry for the delayed response. Make sure the filter(s) are clean and the coils. If their fine you may have a leak and low on charge. They don't really make these easy to be recharged. You need a piercing valve like this: amzn.to/1WoPku6 to add refrigerant. I don't really recommend you attempt this, unless you know what your doing. You can get seriously injured. Your kind of at a catch 22 here, not really worth buying the parts and tools or to hire a repairman.

[@anthonygreen5231]

Thanks Jon, I came to that realization and just bought another one. Just seams like a waste to bulk trash the old one...

[@jonhvac]

+Anthony Green Yes it does man.

[@kmarie0720]

Thanks for the video! I have an Idylis portable AC that ended up with a broken exhaust fan blade. Surprise. I got a new part, actually got the thing back together with no left over screws but now when I turn it on all I get is error E1. I think it's a temp sensor problem, but wondering if you've experienced this error. Thanks again for the help you've already given !

[@jonhvac]

Hi Kim, I'm glad you were able take it apart and put back together. It's not easy at all. No I haven't experienced that issue. It may be an air filter cleaning reminder. Unplug it for 10mins and see if that gets rid of the code.

[@kmarie0720]

I thought of that already. I’ve unplugged it and let it sit over and over. No good. I reset it by holding the power button and plugging in. It starts up for about a second then...E1. I’m trying to psyche myself up to take it apart again .....ugh. Maybe I’ll replace the temp sensor..... I’ll probably need another KZbin video for that. Thanks again for your help though.

[@thelifeofme8044]

I have a Danby and I cant get it apart. I take all the screws out and its still tight together. Your video doesnt show you taking the ac apart. Any suggestions?

[@SuperG11123]

What's best way to remove the bottom drain (base) pan as my capacitor leaked oil and I need to clean the water wheel and surrounding area etc. under the condenser coils?

[@relikvija]

good job Johny

[@twowheels808]

I have a Toyotomi 14k BTU that looks almost exactly like that one when you remove the housings. It cools well but the compressor is making a noise that resembles a fan blade hitting the housing. Opened it up, and like you said, there’s no service ports or any way to dig in deeper without evacuating the Freon. No clue where to find a replacement compressor either. I guess I’ll run it until it dies, but that noise sure is annoying.

[@paulorlando2718]

Thanks! Before I take mine apart, the compressor comes on only about half the time; it's blows cold for about a minute or two, but then the compressor shuts off, blows warm air for a minute or two, then repeats. Even a small room can't recover. What can it be?

[@georgececere9999]

Hi, I just purchased a Black and Decker Portable Air Condition with Heat Pump Model BPACT14H. I was hoping that you could answer a question for me, I set the temp to 75% when the unit reached 75% the compressor shut off but the fan did not it stayed running all day and stayed running each time the compressor shut off at temp and came on again when needed. Is it normal for the fan to continually run??? Please help if you can. Thanks George

[@jhhvacplumbing1944]

Thanks for sharing Jon

[@jonhvac]

justin henning Thank ya Justin!

[@davidhibbardintexas4080]

mine cools good for about 10 min. then compresor cuts off do you have any idea whats going?

[@joemcgovern8486]

JON I Have a Haier two hose stand alone unit HPND14XHP-E that I cannot get the front cover off to get to the broken fan wheep it the upper wheel to clean the unit after I repair it. The fan does not go on and blows the breaker after the compressor kicks in. I know the wheel broke and probably jammes the fan. Need advise on how to get the front cover off Please it is 13,500 btu acn 10,000 heat which I don't use

[@salmonbreath1]

Great video of repair. Have you heard anything about a cycling problem @ breakpoint on delonghi portable units? mines clicking like the tstat cant make up its mind weather to turn off compressor but eventually does. I just feel a relay clicking on and off repeatedly is bound to create a problem.

[@penguinmilkstudios]

I have a different model but similar design that is emitting a burning plastic smell... any idea what could be causing this? I am kinda scared to open it up and look at it as there is a warning on the back not to do so lol. No one will come look at it either.

[@chumjoe2223]

Just a note. Harbor freight sells a coil comb to straighten out those crushed fins.

[@jonhvac]

Good note. I only got reimbursed for the part and nothing else, so I didn't try too hard on this one :)

[@gotindrachenhart]

Hey man, good video. Have you ever seen one of this kind of unit that leaks a ton but has a little to no water in the catch pan? We have a Whynter ARC-14s and a day ago it started leaking a bunch of water. Went to put a hose on the pan but nothing came out. Tilted the unit to see if anything was in there and only got a few ounces. Yet it's producing a bunch of water, to the point we may have to get the carpet replaced. It's of course july in northern VA atm so it's 100F with almost 100% humidity most days and we can't go without running it. Not sure I could afford a tech at this point and I simply can not find a service manual for these things. Any advice would be helpful man.

[@SuperG11123]

My capacitor leaked oil, which gummed up the float switch so it wouldn't turn the unit off when the high water mark was reached causing this issue. Additionally, large amounts of dust and/or leaking oil prevents the lower coils from evaporating the water effectively out the exhaust. The bottom reservoir is quite small so you may only get a couple of dinner plates worth of water to drain out.

[@gotindrachenhart]

@@SuperG11123 I literally got spoonful's of water out of the tank. Meanwhile, it's happily dropping about two gallons a day down the insides of the body and out the bottom. I managed to get the front off last night and the heat exchangers aren't actually very dirty. I couldn't manage to get the back off despite taking the two hidden screws out so not sure what's going on there. We have it in a large plastic pan (picture a massive cookie sheet), and just sop it up until we find a fix or break down and replace it. I just hate the whole disposable society thing ya know?

[@Slimm2240]

My ac isn't blowing out cold air but it still turns on and works...what could be the problem...I have this exact ac

[@mikehall9000]

Thanks for sharing! A well produced and informative video. I have a similar (twin-blower) AC unit. Ever find mold to be a problem in the reservoir of these units? I cough whenever I'm in the same room and I've noticed others do too. I haven't figured out if it is the AC unit or something else in the room.

[@jonhvac]

+mikehall9000 Thanks, No I haven't seen mold in these types of units, but it wouldn't surprise me though. Might be worth to pop it open and take a look.

[@williamjordan1534]

Jon HVAC, Thank you for the video. I have the exact same model. Do you know if it is possible to refill the gas on these units and if so, where would the charge kit connect to? Also, what kit should I buy for it, please?

[@jonhvac]

Hi William,It is possible to recharge refrigerant. They don't sell recharge kits like for cars. You basically need to be a A/C guy to recharge these things. I wouldn't recommend a novice to attempt to recharge...it can be pretty dangerous.

[@tomasalvarez6040]

I have a delonghi pac an140hpec. Recently its not cooling my living room well...the single hose in the back no longer gets as hot either. So, not sure wuts going on. I wiped off all the dust off the the condensors, the top horizontal and the lower vertical condesnsors. What else could be wrong in your opinion?

[@eXTreemator]

I wondered if most of them are not properly isolated. I've fully isolated mine so it's true dual hose. Was thinking to make compressor variable voltage with jist a therister (making simplified "inverter" ac) , but not sure about it yet.

[@AlexRadinTV]

I have a very similar air portable air conditioner (WHYNTER ECO_FRIENDLY 14,000 BTU PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER WITH HEATER MODEL# ARC-14SH) that I use in my studio that worked fine for the past two years then all of a sudden started making a lot more noise. When I look through the top area where the cold air blows out it looks like the thing that is spinning is looser than it used to be so it is hitting back and forth slightly. It still blows out cold air but am wondering if I need to take it apart and try to tighten something up. You did not take the top part off in the video so was not sure if this was something I should attempt to do since the air still blows cold and the heat still works as well but was not sure if I would possibly causing more damage by doing nothing ;) Not sure where you are located but if it is not something you think I can mess with do you have a recommendation for someone in the Charleston SC area?

[@harrietsigmund8200]

Where can I buy a motor like you used ?

[@PeteKowalsky]

Hey thanks for this video. I have a few portable units (upper level of home gets waaay too hot). I have one problem unit (a Delonghi Pinguino PACAN120HPE 12K BTU) with the lone exterior exhaust/negative pressure bad design that's so prevalent that once the compressor kicks in, it's pulling more than 15 amps and tripping the circuit breaker for the house wiring in my room. Bad compressor start/run capacitor? Dirty coils? It runs quiet and cools nicely, but pulls more power than it should. Maybe just a bad compressor? Any thoughts / input appreciated - your video gave me a few good ideas... ;)

[@jonhvac]

+Pete Kowalsky Hi Pete, Keep in mind that each 15amp breaker usually run multiple outlets. Since you said your running multiple portable units. You may be just pulling too many amps for that circuit. If that's not the problem check your filter, coils, run cap for comp. Possible refrigeration circuit issue or just a bad compressor. Hope this helps

[@PeteKowalsky]

So I cracked open the unit this evening and oh my gosh man it was DISGUSTING inside. The condenser coil (bottom one) was CAKED with crap over 1/4" thick. Nasty! :) A thorough cleaning with my air compressor and gentle fingertip agitation (no I didn't screw up the fins) seems to have done the trick. I think the compressor was overheating, drawing too much power, and tripping the house breaker. No, none of the other units are on this circuit either. ;) Lots of cool air, quieter operation, and it doesn't seems to want to catch anything on fire any more HAHA!!! Hey - where do you recommend a non-licensed DIY homeowner like me purchase supplies and stuff? I try to get as much as I can for my household projects from eBay / Amazon, and Johnstone is getting more and more picky about "cash customers", even if I know exactly what I need... Maybe I should take a class / courses at the local community college and get EPA / HVAC licensed? I have no idea what level of commitment that would be, time or money-wise. (I'm not interested in making a career out of it -- already have one of those) but maybe you have some videos about that...will check. Subscribed - your videos are really good, and I appreciate your work ethic and great attitude. THANK YOU for taking the time to share your expertise as well.

[@jonhvac]

That will do it for sure. Sounded like it was really bad there. As far as purchasing supplies, your already doing what I would recommend. I'm actually surprised Johnstone is selling to a "Joe Schmo" pardon the pun lol! I would keep a good thing like that going if I were you. Bring them some donuts or Starbucks next time to keep that gravy train going :) Community college is usually pretty good, but like you said it does take time and $. Books aren't cheap. And you may have a ROP school by you ( Regional Occupational Program) and are free/low cost. Some power utilities put out seminars about HVAC and those are usually free. It all depends how much you want to put into it. And as you know KZbin is pretty good as well lol! I would recommend this channel: Town & Country Air PRO. It is a paid channel $1.99/month but, there's no commitment you can cancel your subscription anytime. He's a really good guy and knows his stuff. I'm glad I was some help. I really appreciate the kind words Pete.

[@br6286]

How long is the life for these AC unit? Mine was bought about 5-6 years ago. Is it worth the repair for my Kenmore portable AC? Mine barely blows out some cool air... Also, the hot air hose is broken.

[@StraightOuttaVanCity]

I have the exact same one and every time I turn it on, there is this unbelievably loud sound, like somthing is stuck in their, what would be the best way to open this up? I am not the most handy

[@RocketRaven]

well get learning and tinkering then xD

[@bigjermini]

I got a honeywell air conditioner with heat pump. only comes with one hose. Instructions don't say to put a 2nd one to the window, so i didn't. Fresh air comes from inside the room, exhausts out the window. The heat works well....until the temp outside is too cold. like down in the 30's or less. Then the heat pump doesn't put out much heat at all. sometimes feeling like a fan. Do you think the "negative pressure/positive pressure" over the coils would effect the heat pump as well? Basically, the thing feels like its just an AC, but the exhaust and in room air blower are reversed based on heat or ac mode

[@jonhvac]

The negative pressure/positive pressures are probably not very good with a heat pump. Once the temp gets below the 40s heat pumps don't perform very well.

[@veronicaquezada1095]

Hello. I have a LG LP1414SHR. Its a cooling and heating portable unit. It cool but it wont heat. Any idea?

[@sweetsue1963]

Hi John thank you for sharing.. I have a commercial cool cpn12xh9 it keeps shutting off and blinking "STOP" also beeps.. do you have any idea what could be wrong with it?

[@jonhvac]

You may want to try draining the water out. There should be a plug on the bottom, have a pan ready or take it outside.

[@Nino_Z]

Excuse me, my condensate motor starts, but then shuts down within a few seconds. Do you think the motor itself would be broken, or perhaps just the coiled up part on top of it, from where the cables are sticking out? I am asking because I haven't been able to find a replacement since I don't know what these parts are all called. When I search for "condensate motor", I never get anything like it. I would really appreciate your advice.

[@CC-Rider]

And no service manuals are available I have found. Honeywell especially.

[@howardstevenson8693]

How do you put refrigerant in them

[@DCBeerbelly]

Great video, Jon. I am having a heck of a time finding a local repair man that will work with portable AC units. I have an Everstar MPK-CR 10,000BTU unit. And one day it just decided to no longer blow COLD air. It's just a giant overweight fan at this point. And I can't find ANY troubleshooting forums for this issue. Should I junk it? Thanks, Dave

[@jonhvac]

Thanks Dave, It's hard for repair guys make a living fixing these things. After parts and labor most of the time it's cheaper to buy a new one. And parts are hard to get. Do you hear the compressor ever come on?

[@DCBeerbelly]

I can understand that. It comes on for about 2-3 seconds, and then shuts off. It draws a lot of power in that 2-3 seconds too.

[@jonhvac]

Sounds like the compressor maybe locked up. Check/test the run capacitor for the comp. I have replaced the run cap with one double in size with success before. And you may want to try a hard start kit like this: amzn.to/1Y6Hft7 Doesn't always work, but may be worth a try.

[@DamienPusey-xt6ur]

@@jonhvac John I live in SC and have a whynter unit that is almost 3 years old. We run it in our loft to dehumidify. Yesterday the coils started freezing up while it was running in dry/dehumidifier mode. I defrosted it with hair dryer and it ran fine for 24 hrs then it froze up again. It has a pump in it to push water out to reservoir and drains fine but for some reason it has started to now freeze up. I keep the air filter clean but have never "cleaned" the coils. Any suggestions? Thanks Damien

[@csjmoore]

I wish I had seen this before I junked my old one. I bought a second and it has been acting strangely - turning all the way off and sometime compressor does not come on and making a loud compressor off thunk - and a few spare parts might have saved me $770. I do not think I will purchase another since they do not seem to be reliable for the long haul - 2 units in 5 years. I just wish there was a video on how to get these things apart and back together.

[@AzraelPercussionNEO]

So if it is not blowing cold air as it used to then freeon must be replaced? But I am sure they are not easy to replace...is it?

[@elderrecinos]

Hey Jon, Awesome fix! I was wondering if you could share the part number for the fan. I'm doing a repair on my friends as well and it's almost identical. Like to get the part before taking it apart and having to wait. Thank you in advance!

[@jonhvac]

Elder Recinos Thanks man! Which fan? condenser or evaporator motor or do you mean the wheel?

[@elderrecinos]

The clear fan that blower fan you replaced to exhaust the hot air. You said you got an 8.5inch diameter instead of an 9inch. Any idea why that part number is? Or a snap shot of the part number you got. Been looking for a good 2hrs now with no luck.

[@jonhvac]

Elder Recinos Not an easy part to get, I know. This is the ebay listing# of the wheel I got: 131287512138 If you ask the seller he may be abel to get you something. Do an ebay search for: Portable Air Conditioner Blower Wheel. as long as the dimensions are close and the blades are the same orientation, you should be ok. Heres a link to the unit's instructions in this vid, it has part#s goo.gl/rY11GQ

[@elderrecinos]

Jon M. HVAC Thanks so much. Will do. I found one for a honeywell portable AC. Looks like they're all pretty similar. Bought it to try out but will follow up with the seller. Thanks a lot for all your help! You wouldn't happen to have the slow mo of the video you're willing to share when you take it apart? Maybe a link I can just DL it from? Or I'll just end up using the slow mo on youtube.

[@jonhvac]

Elder Recinos You got it man! glad to hear your making headway. I'll send a google+ message with a direct link for the vid. It really wasn't my intent to make this a DIY vid, I would have done a better job if it was :>)

[@kagefranz]

Hey Jon I have seen your videos but I have another problem with my mobile air conditioner... The air conditioner works fine though the heat function doesn't work I were wondering if your knew how to fix it? It is a appliance model AAC-8500M410

[@MrVeder]

Hey Jon hope you can give me advice. I got a danby dpac120060 portable, it just stopped giving out cold air, the fan is working, I can hear the motor start but it just cant turn over, also the lights on the display started to go or the LED behind it. Now I opened it up and on its circuit board I notice a part which is oval & steel looking it says XTAL looks like it fried. Do you think replacing the board will help

[@petermaz701]

Very interesting video I was always interested in air-conditioning I took apart a couple portables myself as far as the exhaust discharge it is a little on the high side considering that you’re in putting only 70° temperature imagine when it hits 90the unit might go into high head pressure cut off. Great job otherwise!

[@mikehendrix6558]

Yes the exhaust air is normal at 116 and some even go higher and mine is not damaged. So 116° exhaust air is normal

[@josephinedumalaog-cruz1569]

i have had my Haier for almost 4 yrs- it has been working well for us. but this time, it will blow cold air and then shuts off the circuit breaker after 10-15 minutes- it gets really hot on the exhaust tube. Could the compressor not be working? i transferrred it to a different outlet and still did the same? can you suggest anything?

[@pharos529]

hello, i have a portable unit (global air npa1-10c). only had it for 6 months. a couple of days ago, i came home, turned it on and the noise was unbearable. took it apart and found the source. its the blower wheel. for some reason its off kilter and the slight angle is causing the wheel to teeter as it spins. any idea how to straighten it out? how does that even happen? what would be the best course of action? is it the motor or the blower wheel? any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@redwoodcoastcalif]

General tip: ALL compressor motors draw 2 to 5 times RUNNING current to start. If a compressor is running, shut down and restarted quickly, it will strain and draw BIG current trying to start AGAINST pressure in lines. WAIT 10-20 minutes, allow pressure to bleed down, THEN restart as designed without stressing the compressor pump.

[@Islandman4160]

Nice Video, I have one similar to this video and when I turn it on it works well for about 10 mins then cuts off and the unit gets hot, it will work again when it cools down, any suggestion ??? thanks

[@jonhvac]

+RAYNOLD SERRANO Thank you. Make sure all the blower motors are coming on and staying on. If one of the blower motors isn't operating correctly, it maybe a bad run cap for one of the motors (including the compressor's) or just a failing motor. Check the condensing coil and filters to see if they are clean.

[@viper8177]

What do the capacitors look like in a portable ac unit? Might try replacing mine to see if that fixes the problem and do a regas as well. Otherwise I think it will be the compressor in which case I'll just have to throw it away and get a new one.

[@chuppa1chups]

If you cannot identify high-voltage capacitors, I strongly advise against any and all DIY troubleshooting for your own safety.

[@annettenorris412]

Thank You ♥✌🏾✊🏾

[@danfortune5182]

I have the same one, I'm not getting cold air after recharge,

[@labarbaramack2118]

Hi I have an Amana PAC. It runs but sounds like a freight train is coming from the unit, it's scary. It looks like the unit you repaired with 2 hoses. Any ideas what's wrong. Thanks!

[@jonhvac]

If the noise is not coming from the fans, it's likely the compressor. Which would be bad news. Sometimes compressors sound horrible when they're a little low on gas. Or that compressor could have some internal mechanical issues.

[@MrRafael2787]

I have a hisense 12000 BTU, it runs great then it starts to cycle from cold to regular air after 5 min. Do you know what's the issue? P.s the room is still hot at this point.

[@sirwence9949]

Hey Jon; Just found your video since im having some issues; and just wanted your view.. I am running or I was running a EdgeStar AP14001HS Portable Air Conditioner - I have cleaned the filter - tested the in and out take tubes for air flow .. seems ok. And I can hear/feel the compressor turning on. But It simply only blows room temperature air. Or .. is there anyone who comes out to fix these? (it did see heavy use as well since it was the main cooler for an office/bedroom combo was wondering if it could even be out of refrigerant) Id rather fix it than buy a new 400-500 $ unit. Thanks

[@akidprosm]

hello there jon. i had some problems with my portable ac, there's two drainage port (for some reason i do not know), I've used it for awhile and yesterday the water started to leak at the bottom part of the drain port.. is there a problem with my evaporator or something?

[@aaaanywaaay5326]

I have an Aeon Air conditioner and it overheats quickly and it starts making a loud humming sound. Idk if it’s the fan or the motor. I’ve had it since July 2016.

[@davidvanzanten4385]

Jon, do these portable units have 2 fans (one for condenser and one for evaporator)? If 2, are they similar size motors?

[@jonhvac]

Yes the have two blowers. The one for the evaporator may be a little smaller.

[@amyphilps4809]

Can u help I'm looking for a motor for a homebase model 641638 a replacement

[@MrJosephHarder]

hi john i have a comfort aire portable ac, looks exactly the same when i take the covers off as the one you fixed, my problem is it turns on gets kind of cold, then vibrates and then blows out hot air. the compressor motor is what gets hot, the exhaust fan does not turn . any ideas ?

[@jonhvac]

Likely need a new exhaust/condenser motor. Might try to spray some WD-40 on the motor bearings. Also test the run capacitor if you can.

[@2kbluedragon]

i have a portable thats runs for about 30 mins then will shut off and blink red, if i let it set for about 10 mins or so it will run for another 30 mins and shut off and blink red any ideas?

[@Callie0818]

I have a Whynter portable 12,000 BTU. it's 1 yr old unfortunately it is gonna cost a lot to ship it for repair. It started smelling like burnt metal when it's on. Can you advise what to do please. It weighs like 60 pounds and there's no way I can carry this around to have it serviced. I also can't find anyone to fix it.

[@jonhvac]

Sorry for the delayed response. Hard to diagnose over the computer. Best thing to do is get the shell off to try to find the problem. Guys basically consider these things as window units. And it's really hard to make $ fixing lower end stuff like this. I only fix this stuff for friends and family.

[@user-bw8gn9rg1o]

Calliope did you ever figure out where the smell was coming from? Mine is doing the same thing.

[@twistedthrottle8513]

mines blowing cool but not cold on Aircon ,eco mode has water runs cooler but the fill water light is on ,,,delonghi PAC 150 12000btu so i suspect its got a stuck float or valve or faulty pump . who knows but these ones work better with water spray"? holds 17 liters but not using any

[@edthomson4499]

Hi Jon, I just watched your video where you repaired the Friedrich aircon. I have a old identical looking aircon however the name is different I'm struggling to get the darn covers off, the one side clips out easily but the other side seems to be hooking. Is there any way you can explain how to get it off. I've unscrewed all visible screws, do I need to used force to unclip the sides

[@jonhvac]

+Ed Thomson Hi Ed, Not being abel to see it, it's a little difficult to say. I've only worked on these a few times. I've seen the front cover have one screw at the bottom and have hooks that slide in to each side panel mid level. And looking from the back (with the back cover off) there might be one screw on each side internally holding the front cover on, you'll need a long philips for that. You should be able to slide the front cover up and off at that point. and continue disassembly. It is tricky to take the covers off these things.

[@leolldankology]

Do you have a portable AC you would reccomend? Have you heard of the Solis lx-140?

[@jonhvac]

+leo ll No I don't, I would say there all pretty much the same. I would just recommend to get one with a two hose set up, but that's probably only found on the larger BTU models i.e. 12,000.

[@leolldankology]

Jon M. HVAC​ that seems to be the opinion. The model i put up has the intake and exhaust.

[@EminHVAC]

I remember watching video where you replaced a evap motor on a Honda, I believe that's what it was. Now its another motor but of a baby unit LOL. good job, just throw that thing off the roof on your next commercial Job LOL

[@jonhvac]

Emin HVAC Thanks Emin! Yeah same thing just a little bit bigger. That would be a very entertaining vid...haha!

[@inasez]

I am desperate. I have a Whynter ARC 14SH model Portable AC unit with AC and Heater. It stopped turning on today. No power or light whatsoever. It's definitely not the AC outlet as we tested that. I suspect the internal fuse has blown out but I have no idea how to find the fuse, or to change it even if I did. I've looked everywhere for guidance on this and all I find is "change the starter cap" or "change the internal fuse." How?? :(

[@gogulanachuthan6131]

Hi my compressor is not working but my fan is running. I did check capacitor with multi meter its ok. Can help me to fix this. Thanks

[@amyphilps4809]

Can you do a video on how to remove the motor and put new motor on my motor has just died on mine

[@j0mpst0rt]

Can you add anything on whehter we need to replace the refridgerant in them, i have got a 'omas which is identical to the scheider which looks very close to the one you shows. I wonder, do we need to replace the refridgerant, and if its sealed like what you show, can it be refilled ? thing mine i the 410 type refrigerant

[@jonhvac]

The refrigerant doesn't go bad unless you have a compressor burnout. These things tend to leak refrigerant a lot. They do sell saddle valves to access the refrigerant system. But, I don't recommend people to play with the refrigerant system...it can be dangerous.

[@j0mpst0rt]

ok, i will try to find someone who can do this for me. i have a guy downthe road who has a big refrigerant fill machine. i'll ask him. thank you for responding.

[@johnstreet819]

An AC parts and service store could have sold you a fin comb to straighten out those bent fins. Looks to me like you lost about 30% of air flow through the condenser. Careful use of a butter knife also works in a pinch.

[@Marc.Lanting]

in the motor there is a fuse between one of the 3 wiresits a thermo fuse and you can replace it with a new one

[@zanecaldwell4951]

what is the purpose of the drain plug? I am considering drilling a hole under mine to bypass it filling up and having to drain it.

[@SuperG11123]

During periods of high humidity, if the evaporation from the 'water wheel' can't keep up the float mechanism triggers the high water level which shuts off the unit preventing your floor from flooding. You then let out the water from this drain plug you mentioned to quickly recover use of the AC. Otherwise, you attach a regular hose to the upper threaded drain plug and put it in a bucket or floor drain for continuous use...

[@phsyco29]

Hi Jon, I've got my portable aircon turning off the safety electrical switch everytime i plug in to the power point. Do you reckon Is it a fixable faulty or not?

[@drew85411]

phsyco29 I had the same problem, I had to take it over to the outlet where my refrigerator is plugged in and reset it there.. I guess it needs more AMPs or something to reset. After it worked I rolled it back over to my usual spot and it worked perfectly. I think I was using it on high for too long and I over heated it and it went went into safety mode or something. Drew

[@-thirteen]

my haier 14000 btu unit is the exact same design. same factory most likely. do you think an ac tech would charge one with coolant?

[@jonhvac]

It would be hard to find one. Most stick to central systems and their pretty busy this time of year. You might want to find a home appliance repair guy.

[@travisbreaux3761]

I have a Haier Commercial Cool CPN14XC9 14000BTU. I am only getting a STOP error and unit will not turn on. I have taken it apart and there is no water at all to drain. Removed drain plug, etc. Any other ideas?

[@julianrios7914]

Where is the Frost prevention at? Mine keeps going to Lt mode and stays there till I turn off and on to reset it then goes back after a few mins

[@amberaltland4705]

Mine wont power on. Thought it was outlet an rewired. Checked for a fuse blown but from what I can tell that's fine also. How would I check for a relay or whatever it could be? This is my first ever time trying to fix this. Sorry if this is a dumb question. I do have a volt meter also.

[@jonhvac]

Try a different outlet if you didn't already. An electrical meter would help. You can get one at Harbor Freight Tools for cheap or free with a coupon. You'll have to take the casing off of corse. Check for power where it comes into the unit (with it plugged). If you don't feel comfortable working with electricity I wouldn't recommend you do so. Some circuit boards have fuses as well. It could be a bad circuit board as well.

[@amberaltland4705]

@@jonhvac volt an electrical meter are the same right?

[@amberaltland4705]

@@jonhvac I did try I another outlet. I'm so sad it was 14,000 btu. I have 4 kids an 9 months pregnant. Desperate to find a way to make it work. I thought the outlet was bad because everytime someone would pass by an bump cords it would shut the ac an TV off. So switched outlet (had issue with one right next to it previously). So it went off again when it thundered an wind blowing. Only that part went out. Switched outlet came on a second then went off. I've tried different outlets sometimes itll beep an get power a split second as you are pulling plug out.

[@amberaltland4705]

@@jonhvac I believe it has a relay inside it. I feel as though it's the plug though. How do I test the plug ? Even on specs sticker it says about replacing the plug as if it's a common issue. If i steal a plug off of something else it wouldnt have safety shut off in it.

[@amberaltland4705]

@@jonhvac okay sorry for blowing your KZbin up lol ♡ upon closer look @ plug (I was looking for a number or something so I could search online for another) it seems as though the plastic started to melt around the neutral post . But its top left post that just barley started to melt.

[@RussMeister70]

Where might the thermostat connect. Mine is deisgned different....bought at Wal Mart. Its Short cycling and its been cleaned not spotless but way more than just a spray of canned air.

[@thespecialist7442]

Hi i have a portable aircon from Trends, i can turn it on but it blow cool air but it can't cool my room. Any idea what is wrong with it? Would appreciate your input in this. It is a 10000 btu unit which i find out can cool a normal size room.

[@jonhvac]

+The Specialist Does it blow cool air consistently? Do you have the exhaust hose connected to a window?

[@thespecialist7442]

Jon HVAC Sorry for the late reply, yes it blow cool air consistently and yes the exhaust hose is connected to my window🤔 Now i don't know what is wrong with it, calling my dealer tomorrow about this...

[@jonhvac]

The Specialist You may have to empty the condensate water more often.

[@thespecialist7442]

Jon HVAC Oh i see i thought what is wrong with it thought of calling my dealer or a repairman which cost a lot here, thanks do leave more info if you have😎

[@MBKiserHVAC]

Cool fix...

[@jonhvac]

+M. B. Kiser Heating & Air Conditioning Co. Inc. Thanks man!

[@TheAprilSpies]

hi. i watched the video but i was wondering if you could tell me more about the noises the different parts make when they go bad. i picked a unit up off the curbside and owner said that it worked but needed a new fan. the blades were broken like this one but the fan still turns freely so i didn't think the motor was seized. evidently they did not have the grill cover on the intake and something got in there. i ordered the parts i could figure out i needed by looking at the manual and I'm still waiting for the fan to come to switch out but now that I've got all the grill covers and connections i turned it on to see how it worked and it blows regular temp air for a minute or so not too loud, but then this horrible loud noise starts. is this the condenser kicking on or is this the sound of a fan that is missing 1/3 of the blades? it is quite loud and choppy but have no idea how to explain. any advice or videos you can suggest to trouble shoot? thanks!

[@jonhvac]

Hi April, That horrible noise is very likely from the fan missing 1/3 of the blades (it's out of balance from the missing blades). Or it could be the compressor. Hard for me to diagnosed without seeing it.

[@TheAprilSpies]

Thanks. I'll just have to wait and see once the fan gets here. Fingers crossed.

[@TheAprilSpies]

blower fan finally came, I took apart the ac and replaced the fan. put it back together...and the sound of a jackhammer is still there. it's coming from the bottom area, near the blower fan but I doubt it is the fan. I am guessing compressor. is this worth fixing? I have the free time to work on it the next few weeks but there is a huge chance I will just break it more lol.

[@Venomized]

I have that exact model and for some reason when running the AC on max setting my AC doesn’t blow any air. The compressor stays on but the fan stops and I feel no air. But when I set it to low or medium setting everything works fine. Any idea?

[@jonhvac]

The control module may not be sending power to the high speed winding of the motor. Or if it does have power the high speed winding of the motor is bad. There should be a diagram on the motor or the unit somewhere. Sometimes the high speed power lead wire is red.

[@alvarocastillo155]

I have a Danby 8000 BTU and after about 2 years of summer usage, one day the water container stopped filling up which i would have to empty about once every day, and after that cold air stopped coming out. Everything still works like the fan and the settings, but it just wont get cold at all. I can hear the compressor come on but nothing. Any ideas?

[@jonhvac]

+Alvaro Castillo likely low/out of freon.

[@alvarocastillo3498]

Jon HVAC is this something that is easy to do or should I just get a new or refurbished unit?

[@pamrichards4716]

Hey I’ve watched this video twice and can’t get the shell off is their some hidden screws I’m missing. Mines is holding mildew and I’m trying to clean it

[@SuperG11123]

Once you have the 18 screws attaching the back panel out (don't forget the 2 hidden screws in the recess of the two side 'handles', if your model has this), put your fingers under the long 5/8" plastic piece at the top belonging to the front panel just behind the pop up louver mechanism and pry up and towards the front. This releases the front panel for removal. Once this is done, it exposes the 2 remaining internal screws holding the back on, remove these and remember to push the hose drain threads in at the back to clear the panel as you remove it and you're done

[@Mochamami39]

I have a delonghi pec130 portable air conditioner and when I turn it on the the ac part it makes a very loud sound like something is in it what's weird is that I was working just fine the other day don't know what wrong with it what should I do please help😩

[@jonhvac]

Sorry for the delayed response. You may want to take off the outer case. Then turn it on to determine where the noise is coming from.

[@cainalbertson327]

You may have the same problem I have. When I turn it on the fan starts making an extremely loud noise. What basically happened was a band around the fan blades that holds them together broke off so now when I turn it on the fan blades spin and expand on the outer edge so they scratch up very badly on the inside. Can't imagine how it happened but you can buy a new fan online for around 10-25 dollars, that's what I plan on doing for my PacN100e delonghi. It isn't the easiest fix you have to take a lot off.. Good luck!

[@thatsthewaythecookiecrumbles]

I hope the friend said thanks - !

[@ptaylor4923]

I am desperate. Have a Haier XPN14CXM. It looks extremely like the one in this video. A mouse got in when it was sitting during the winter. Mouse has been evicted, but need to clean the inside & see if wires are chewed before turning on. There are a dozen or so phillips screws on the back panel, no problem. But at the top there are two cone shaped holes that are recessed into the back panel about 2 1/2 inches, narrowing as it goes. I cannot tell what kind of fastener is in there & need to know how to get them off so I can take the back off for a look. Haier no help. Techs want a fortune & I'd have to drag it to them. I just need to look inside not perform brain surgery. How the hell can I get it off? Schematics are nowhere to be found. I can't tell if it's a stripped phillips slot, a butchered hex or what. Please help. Thank you.

[@jonhvac]

Sorry for the delay. Hard for me to say without seeing it. Maybe they're torx fasteners. Unfortunately, these units are kind of throw away units. Parts are really hard to get.

[@goeasyparts736]

hey jon whats the best solution to repair a control panel for a plasma cool ac? our buttons dont seem to be working??

[@wachevelasquez8322]

Hello John, name is Josiah i have a Honeywell a.c. 14,000 btu I am going thru the same problem, but? My a.c. starts like normal blows, and no!! cold. :*( My plastic blower fan it's not spinning I believe motor don't work. My question is if I fix the problem would it start blowing cold? PLEASE help me . Thnx

[@jonhvac]

It likely would. Which motor is broken, condenser (hot air) or evaporator motor (cold air)?