troubleshooting an aircon unit that won't respond to the remote control

The remote control for our LG Aircon unit wasn't working (LSR120H-2). This video was the steps I took to find out what the problem was and get it working again.
WARNING: Don't try to open an aircon unit if you are not comfortable with the steps you need to take to remain safe around the electrics inside. Touching the wrong wires can kill.
Turn off the electricity supply to any device before opening the case.
I ordered the spare part from: spares.bigwarehouse.com.au/pr...
The listing mentioned this as:
LG LSR120H-2 DISPLAY PCB ASSEMBLY
Part Number: 698783
Appliance: LG Air Conditioner LSR120H-2
Description: PWB(PCB) ASSEMBLY DISPLAY LS-R1260RL 6870A90065C
Part cost including delivery/insurance/GST was $84.96 AUD
The bag that arrived had two numbers on it:
6871A20194B
Desc: PCB Assembly.Display
Spec: LS-T1860HL 6870A90065C

[@rapsod1911]

I have LG J0763EL model and unit wouldn't respond to the remote control. It turns out that IR receiver sensor died. I replaced it with VS1838B (3 euros per 10 pcs!!!) and everything is working now. 85$ for new display unit is why this planet is crap.

[@RandomSmith]

That is good to hear, I was thinking of trying that at some point.

[@katherinehansen2533]

This was such a huge lifesaver thank you so much!!

[@lisaa.dedelaguardia8832]

Thank you so much! This was very helpful and saved me a call to the technician

[@RandomSmith]

Glad it helped!

[@TheOcean777]

Awesome. I didn’t need to go through the hassle of finding a place to buy my AC remote today. Too hot here to be without AC even for one night. Took some time to get it really clean. Works perfect now. Mahalo

[@RandomSmith]

Glad I could help!

[@nickc1913]

I was emailing my realestate agent and cracking it because it's summer in Australia and I had no air con, turns out the fuse was off 🤦‍♂️ you're a life saver mate, cheers 👍

[@RandomSmith]

Glad it helped

[@shaefrith7263]

Did you know air con is not something that is required to be provided by landlord? Heating, yes - cooling no.

[@nickc1913]

@shaefrith7263 yes you're right, if you signed the lease and no aircon was specified or advertised in the listing, however if it was in the lease, then they legally have to maintain it so you're also wrong 💁‍♂️

[@RandomSmith]

@@shaefrith7263 that would be torturous not having AC in at least 1 room when temps are in high 30s. I remember when I was renting, the landlord said they were putting AC in at start of lease and putting up rent by $15AUD - long time ago, and I thought great, then when I moved in there was just a single AC in the kitchen/dining area, bummer.

[@weil_neelie]

omgeee thank you sooo much step 3 works like a magic wand! 💗💗💗💗

[@RandomSmith]

You're welcome!!

[@jamescastro9593]

Step 3 i working! Thank you 😮🥰

[@JaimeeL901]

45 seconds in and I have fixed my problem. Thank you.

[@RandomSmith]

Glad it helped

[@EshoOluwaseun]

Thank you so much... I applied your video training and it worked like magic... Appreciates... From Abuja Nigeria

[@RandomSmith]

Glad it helped

[@190055joe]

Many thanks was able to find fault just need to find parts and replaced . And have a Happy New Year from Melbourne Australia .

[@RandomSmith]

Glad it helped, Happy New Year from Brisbane Australia 🙂

[@heya9302]

step 3 worked thank you so much!!!

[@RandomSmith]

Glad it helped

[@nidusmasnidusmas]

Thank you. lts very helpful.

[@afsalpm201]

Very helpful

[@Faisalrafay2]

Very helpful information, same problem in my LG AC

[@RandomSmith]

Glad it helped

[@MaryamMurtaza6121]

Helo faisal saeed wot was ur problem??plz explain actually our ac is also creating problem.. its not starting.. its not taking current

[@Faisalrafay2]

@@MaryamMurtaza6121 , actually remote eye which install in ac not working by remote i think it is week and changeable

[@MaryamMurtaza6121]

@@Faisalrafay2 right

[@paintandponyjos.stacey5759]

Thank you so much!!!!!

[@RandomSmith]

You're welcome!

[@michaelcostello6991]

Great video. Thanks

[@RandomSmith]

Thanks

[@domm.427]

Thanks for the help, some lousy bugger mucked with my fuse box and this tutorial helped identify the issue

[@RandomSmith]

glad it helped. My fuse box is outside and has no lock...sets scene for scary movie where all the lights go out and no one else has gone out...

[@lucian-gmailf4606]

Dear Mr.Smith, Very clear video and helpful for me to decide if the remote or the receiver is not working; I used my mobile phone camera (as IR light emitted was not vizible) so thanks for the idea. Actually my LG model (could not find the code but the remote is 6711A200010B) seems older then yours and has the "ForceOperation" button on the left part of the front case, under the lid fixed with a big screew) . Initially I started the aircon from this button (it is a translation switch type of button) and close it from there too; I had to climb for that each time and I could not set the temperature and air flow direction.After a few days I got clever and plug in and out from the mains, leaving that button/ switched on the "Force Operation" position. The other two positions are: "Auto restart" and"Remote" ,but none of them are useful ; aircon works only on the position "ForceOperation" . My question is: Supposing that the "IR receiver" block is defective as in your case (seems 90% so), can this be fixed/repaired? Have you try this ? What ussually is broken in it? I am asking this because I could not find this spare part (here in Romania or to be sent here)? Any idea?

[@RandomSmith]

I am not an expert, if you couldn’t get a new receiver board, I would be guessing that it is the little ir led that has failed but just a guess. These kind of systems use a receiver and transmitter leds but might be hard to replace, the led might be potted in with glue, which are about a dollar each off eBay or aliexpress. I bought some for using with an arduino type device but not got around to testing them out. I was interested in seeing if I could detect the pulses from a tv remote. They also get used for building line following robots.

[@lucian-gmailf4606]

@@RandomSmith. Excellent sugestion, but let me understand well: These IR leds are (sold) in pairs , to understand each other, or what? (It is the first time to get involved with repair IR trasmissions) (secondly I just found -on the left side of the wall unit case - the Aircon type ; is an LG / LS-J 0962 HL).

[@RandomSmith]

I just tore apart my broken receiver to try to see what was inside. It looks like there are 3 wired (solder joints) to the ir receiver. So you would need a 3 pin receiver like www.vishay.com/docs/81926/tsop4038.pdf or www.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Sensors/Infrared/tsop382.pdf, these have a tiny silicon chip inside - two wires for power and one for a datasignal. One issue is that you will need one that matched the speed (data frequency) of your remote control. From what I can gather from datasheet tsop382 - they seem to come in a frequency range of 30 kHz - 56 kHz, I guess you would be looking for the TSOP382(30-56), and if it were tsop4038 then that is 38kHz. Looking at the IR receiver in my broken LG receiver pcb, my IR receiver chip looks like the same shape as the tsop4038, it has a dome and a small step, same as in the tsop4038 sheet. That would suggest that perhaps a lot of aircon receivers work on 38 kHz. Also looking at the back of the PCB which was covered end to end in black foam that took ages to remove, there does not appear to be any active circuitry apart from the IR receiver module which is probably good news and means that the likely thing that is broken in my PCB was likely the IR receiver chip/led. Try to get a good look at the front of the black receiver led and compare that to the images in the various datasheets, if you find one that is a match (look at the tsop4038 one first since yours is an LG too they may be using the same module) then perhaps buy one of those ( they are about $2 each plus postage). The other thing that would need to be matched is the infrared light frequency, but I would be guessing that these are fairly standard because generic remote controls can operate many pieces of equipment, so the only thing they would be varying is the frequency of the data signal. The frequency of the light signal in a generic remote is fixed and cannot be varied which is why I think they all use the same light frequency. Hope that helps, might try to see if I can fix my one and do a video on it sometime (no promises)

[@chairunnisaanindita]

Thank you!!

[@davejones2669]

Thanks very much saved me big $$$$$$

[@RandomSmith]

glad it helped

[@lindatheresa8449]

Thankyou kindly. ☺👍

[@RandomSmith]

you're welcome

[@PeruanaqueamaindiaviviendoenOZ]

Thank you so much for this video, I just moved to a new place and was trying to get AC on, remote control didn’t work, then I found your video and everything made sense 😁 thanks again.

[@RandomSmith]

Glad it helped

[@mimitheo2944]

Lucky for me, step 2 was the problem. Thanks!

[@RandomSmith]

cool :-)

[@imageextensions]

Hi RandomSmith, I have searched and inquired endlessly since last summer for the remote receiver part in the USA. Do you know if the foreign board will work on the LS300HLV USA unit?

[@RandomSmith]

I don't think that would be similar. Your remote section looks like it might be top right where as mine was lower middle - not sure if this is the correct installation manual, but you could try looking at the troubleshooting in this install manual - might be yours - www.manualslib.com/products/Lg-Ls300hlv-3717945.html

[@SleepyCloud21]

Thank you for this video, I was having a problem with my air condition. It was making a humming sound and once I opened the screen it stopped humming. 😅 thank you so much for the help. @RandomSmith

[@RandomSmith]

Glad it helped

[@7so0one_86]

Thanks very helpful

[@othoapproto9603]

Great job, One other thing to do with the remote. Open the remote (warning some are not easy to open and you will mar the plastic) once opened unscrew the circuit board from the cast to view the button contacts. Use alcohol to clean both the circuit and the rubber button membrane. Reassemble and try.

[@RandomSmith]

nice tip

[@macdos1662]

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[@jorgielev3198]

Do you know Which replacement receiver fits the LG LSQ090H 2 model? Thanks

[@RandomSmith]

I am no expert, but take a look at this page - spares.bigwarehouse.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=24759_24775_26170&products_id=699007 it suggests that the PCB might be LG Air Conditioner LSQ090H-2 Description PWB(PCB) ASSEMBLYDISPLAY LS-H182TLA0 6870A90065K(2002-URETHANE) PS remember to turn off the power if you try to replace the pcb because your hands will come near to the power cables.

[@lenardtan7169]

Will try it out

[@RandomSmith]

just be careful with the plastic clips of the housing

[@peegee15]

The led module in our york ac doesn't even light. What to do? Do i replace it or check the fuse first? Thanks.

[@RandomSmith]

Is that lighting while viewed through a camera? Remote control leds don't usually light up - infrared. Not all cameras will show a remote control light when you press the remote- so test on a camera using a remote control you know is working like your tv remote.

[@siphoeunsomreth3406]

Hi ,I have Sanyo air cind.but remote controle won't respond. What should I do.thanks

[@deskslee]

I have an LG system 3 unit, when the main power for compressor is turn on, one of the unit auto turns on as well and does not respond to remote. What could be the cause?

[@adamtravers3196]

Hi, Many thanks for sharing this! I'm unable to find any spare parts for my model: LG Beko LG-BKE 7700 AY. The remote controllers works so I believe the issue is the receiver which I cant find to buy. Is there a way to control the temperature on the unit as I can turn it on and off ok using the button on the unit itself. Regards, Adam

[@RandomSmith]

Not that I know of...I did a quick google and saw this - www.manualslib.com/manual/15085/Lg-Beko-Lg-Bke-7500-D-Lg-Bke-7600-D-Lg-Bke7650-D-Lg-Bke-7700-D-Lg-Bke-7800-D.html?page=24#manual - it suggests turning on then pressing and holding button for 3-5 seconds until it does a single beep. Then it will cool the room to 22c if temp is above 24 or heat the room to 24c if the room temp is below 21c, might be an option until you replace the aircon or get it fixed. You could contact BigWarehouseSpares via their web form, never know, they might be able to source something or tell you what part is compatible - spares.bigwarehouse.com.au/price_and_availability.php?cPath=102721_102732

[@adamtravers3196]

@@RandomSmith Many thanks for the quick reply and additional information. I will give this a try.

[@Cekayla1]

Thank you so much the 1st step in trouble shooting..check the breaker.... lol yea thats the problem I just really the while blicknis without power it's not just my ac unit lol thank u

[@agrapanambunan5288]

My remote works as it works on other ACs in my house but it only works on my room if I aim my remote 10cm away from the AC, so I have to climb up to turn on and off my AC. Can you help identify what kind of problem this usually is?

[@RandomSmith]

I am not an expert but I guess some things to try Have you tried one of your other remotes? Have you tried replacing the batteries, with a used battery the remote may not be able to work with that AC very well but can with others. Our AC had a lift up cover, have you tried using remote with the cover up to make sure if the cover had some sort of blackout filter to make it look nicer may block some of the light. Is there any dust on the infrared led on the AC unit? Maybe the infrared led in the AC unit is starting to fail so not detecting enough light from the control which is why you needed to get closer.

[@Arkensius1157]

I wanted to turn on my Art Cool air conditioner with the remote, but it did not turn on! However, there was the unit display on the remote. And when I pressed again the Power button, the air conditioner jingled as if I turned it off!

[@RandomSmith]

check if there is a manual button under the cover. I bought a spare generic AC remote so I could check if any remote was not working - that was about $25 AUD

[@yugin9372]

great video i have trouble with my ac that the control panel dont respond to the remote/ i bought a new remote and it worked for the first time i turned on the ac and afterwords it topped reponding. so it does speaks with the remote and i can turn it on from the panel. i dont know what to do..

[@RandomSmith]

Not sure. Usual things to check would be a fresh set of batteries in the remote, try standing about a metre away from the AC and face it directly. Best time to try would be in the evening (no sun coming in windows). Has the remote only worked once only or every now and again?

[@Supernova-qf6nl]

Mine has an led screen and says EC. Can u help me?

[@DolarFreddy]

I have the following LG air condition unit: Serial No.: 203KA00299 920Rg - 20300299 - 3N1100 Currently facing the same issues with remote control. Any ideas on which receiver module is right for my unit?

[@lostincause3418]

Call LG and give them your info. You can order through them directly too.

[@RandomSmith]

I couldn't see anything on the web related to those numbers

[@ivobadurina8479]

Where to buy this remote receiver module? Do you have any link to store? Thanks!

[@RandomSmith]

I bought mine from spares.bigwarehouse.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=24759_24775_25990&products_id=698783

[@ivobadurina8479]

@@RandomSmith Hello Mr. Smith, thank you for your reply. My aircon. is LG LSR126ABL. Do you think if this receiver board is the same for both models? Thank you!

[@RandomSmith]

@@ivobadurina8479 It is really hard to tell, this may or may not help - spares.bigwarehouse.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=24759_24775_26169&products_id=698783 that mentions LS-R1260RL and this service manual - servlib.com/lg/air-conditioner/ls-r126abl.html?start=102 that has LS-R126ABL in its title. There seem to be a few PCB it receiver parts that are used across several models. I am unsure if this is the one for yours.

[@ivobadurina8479]

@@RandomSmith Mr. Smith, thank you very much for your help and support! Best regards, Ivan

[@MarcoAntonio-tb4gx]

My remote seems to be "blocked" the screen turns on, it shows the clock and the temperature, the ac is set up (by default 25° C), if I take out the batteries, when I place em back the remote kinda conects with the ac (as long as im aiming to it) I know because it makes a "bip" but still kinda locked. weeks ago it did the Same I took out the batteries and two days later, just to make sure before going to buy a New remote, I tried again and it worked. Now aparently for no reason its doing the Same again. Ahy help? Thanks in avance

[@RandomSmith]

thats a tough one. My remote control lit up too and started to work intermittently, so it could be the same kind of issue. We bought a generic remote that was about $25 so at least have that if any other aircons give issue. If you have an android phone, some of those have infrared leds in them for controling things - I remember hearing about kids who kept using their phones to change channels an a tv in a library. You can get remote apps for phones like that. Those kind of apps or generic remote controls just need a certain code programmed in to mimic the real remote. Another option if you have a logitech remote control or similar for a tv, sometimes those have buttons that can be programmed for other devices. Some of them have remote learning feature where you point your old remote at the tv remote an it copies the function (infra-red leds between the remotes - ie that little black/dark red looking led). This would only help if your remote was working intermittently. If it can't send a code, you wouldn't be able to copy it.

[@gatorcellman]

Really should check to see if it is working before putting everything back together again.

[@RandomSmith]

yup

[@rosnanirashid2627]

Dear MrSmith, I have a problem with my ac turn on/off automatically. I wonder what the problem might be?

[@RandomSmith]

Have you checked if the filter on the indoor unit is clear of fluff?

[@azadhonmain7610]

Today me wash my aplit ac ofter my ac not working why

[@black_vikiiing]

Holy Moly Step 3 is what solved my problem! I put my remotes IR to my phones camera, pressed a few buttons only to hear my AC turning on like magic! Thank you so much! Another life skill I learned from you.

[@RandomSmith]

Glad it helped...

[@alsabri85]

I've got an lg plasma gold that wont take any signal from any lg remote but would turn on and off if i press the physical button on the reciever module .. if this is the case then is the model shot ? or the mother board ? thanks for your help

[@RandomSmith]

(I am no expert in Airconditioners), If you have checked the common things already 1- use a fresh set of batteries in the remote. 2 - check that the remote is sending out commands - if you look at the end of the remote at the infra-red led then it should show up as white light under an older style digital camera if it lights up white on the camera screen then the remote is probably ok. If it doesn't light up on the camera screen make sure the camera can see remote lights by flashing a known working remote such as your tv remote under the camera - to check that your camera can see IR lights. 3 - optional - try a replacement remote - you can get replacement remotes that can work with a large number of air con units. 4- if you have an android phone, some of these have IR modules in them that you can get applications to control things like TVs/Aircon units using that built in IR module, might be worth a try. 5- if the air con unit works by pressing the manual button on the aircon unit and the remote is still sending a signal like in point 2, then it could be the IR receiver. More often than not the IR receiver is a replaceable module that can be replaced by an aircon repair guy or if you know the risks of what to touch and know how to turn off the power to the aircon circuit then you could attempt it yourself. My IR module in the AirCon unit was about $80 AUD delivered and I fitted it myself (i am fairly competent around electrical devices).

[@SurfTomas]

@@RandomSmith super helpful tip on checking the remote

[@cristopherpandan3242]

My son tough me also to check using camera on the smart phone to a remote control with IR diodes where mostly produced today.

[@roycanete4265]

hi sir if the split ac not power how to troble shoot if i prees the boton of the mudule resever and ac not working or no power posible module recivere is the problem thanks god blees

[@alexanderchuyko4889]

It`s a nice tutorial! We have the same problem. RC is OK, but receiver doesn`t work. Despite its Fujitsu, the module itself looks identical. How can I research which receiver can be compatible with our Fujitsu, please? I see there is no chance to find exactly what it has right now. Should a new receiver and existed RC controller be somehow paired before using, please? Is there any chance to restore receiver module in case if I can`t find a replacement? Thank you

[@RandomSmith]

I would look on parts websites, e.g. in you were in Australia spares.bigwarehouse.com.au/ will allow you to search by model number. The remote control boards on most aircon indoor unit differ in led layout and the connector, apart from that the control is usually on the main board, ie, the board that has the leds in it is dumb. So all the smarts from controlling the AC is in the main board and in the battery remote control. Also like someone else commented down below, if you were handy you could try replacing the ir led from somewhere like jaycar or an old dvd player. (that may or may not work because the ir leds can operate at different wavelengths - think of that a bit like if the led was red wavelength and yours was an orange wavelength, there are different wavelengths that ir leds operate at and that is a physical thing) The other aspect is the frequency of the commands coming in - but that is goverened by the main ac board and the remote control. Hope that helps a little.

[@alexanderchuyko4889]

@@RandomSmith Not a little actually! I`ve received a full, detailed instruction what to do!!! :) Thank you very much for this technology! Also... do you know how manual/auto button on the receiver works, please? Does it work in parallel to RC, or, if this button has been pressed once, RC controller is disactivated until it`s pressed secondly? Is this auto mode returns automatically after switching off/on the unit, or it can be the same manual mode next time until this button depressed, please?

[@RandomSmith]

@@alexanderchuyko4889 If you mean the button on the ac indoor unit, I would think the button on that is just an additional way of turning on and off the unit if the remote were broken - I would assume it would operate at the last known mode/temperature. The manual override is most likely there so you can at least turn the unit off if the remote was broken/out of batteries.

[@TheRacolini]

@@alexanderchuyko4889 I have the same issue with my Fujitsu, would you have a link to what main board you bought, my serial is astg24kmca.

[@alexanderchuyko4889]

@@TheRacolini No. It wasn`t fault of the main board. AC is working itself. I have added a switch and can do on/off without remote controller :) Just can`t manage it or change temperature or mode. The problem is with a receiver- a small electronic module in front of the unit. It connects to the main board with a narrow ribbon cable. It can be whatever- poor contact/s, cable issue or this module needs to be replaced. Somebody advised me to take it out, try to re-solder all the suspicious points, check its ribbon cables with continuity, replace a photo-sensor and, probably it can help. If no, I have a link on a compatible brand new replacement. It costs ~ $52, probably + shipping costs. I can give this link if you have the same issue,

[@johnr3118]

Excellent tip about checking the IR using a camera.

[@RandomSmith]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tristanwait4itlegendary]

Helpful. But we broke the clips on the top

[@RandomSmith]

Gaffer tape is a great solution to things like this, just use a small amount near the broken clip location to keep the shell secured (on the outside between the shell and the rear)

[@uksfinest8541]

Hey mate, I've got an chunlan AC thing works except for clean button can yu help? Thanks

[@RandomSmith]

No sorry. Are there any error codes?

[@uksfinest8541]

@@RandomSmith does the AC need tobe switched off first before I click the clean button?

[@RandomSmith]

@@uksfinest8541 I think that clean mode just dries the internals of the AC indoor unit to reduce chance of mould build up and probably doesn't blow any air, when you select clean, it would stop the hot/cool/dry mode. Then there is a dry mode that will work as a dehumidifier and will be blowing room temperature air but make it feel cooler by removing humidity (I think you would use that at humidity levels like 80-100% humidity). Cool mode that blows cold air and heat mode that blows hot air.

[@kimberleytagle2553]

I think my units problem is the receiver module too. IR of remote is functioning. Unit wont turn on if i use the remote. I just manually turn on the unit by pushing the button on the unit itself.

[@RandomSmith]

It does seem to be a common complaint in older units. Good thing is that the replacement part itself if you are competent at DIY is about $80 AUD, just remember to turn off the power if attempting it and be careful with the plastic clips of the cover.

[@kimberleytagle2553]

@@RandomSmith will look for a replacement part and will diy install it. Thanks for reminding us of the precautionary methods. Very much appreciated. More power to you sir.

[@kingjames-mk6ph]

Hi sir my ac brand is AUX the problem is main power trip..then suddenly when i turn on the AC no source of power..i already fix d main power..but d ac still doesn't work..

[@RandomSmith]

probably a good idea to get an electrician or ac technician to look at it. AC machines are usually on their own circuit so check that the switch near the outside unit (if split system that has indoor and outdoor units) hasn't been turned off manually. Also check trip switch in household fuse box for the AC unit. (not sure if you meant your main fuse box power tripped or the ac fuse in the main fuse box tripped.)

[@MaryamMurtaza6121]

Helo sir ..our ac is not working .. its not starting even not taking current.. wot is problem??

[@RandomSmith]

I am not an expert in AC. Sometimes in AC units when you lift the flap there is a manual button that you can press, that might give you more info. Probably best to get an AC guy to come out.

[@cristopherpandan3242]

Back after my vacation, my room in this camp split a/c doesn't work. Especially, summer is getting soon. Company already layed off their a/c technician and the previous campboss was smartest among the dumbs. I fixed it. Indoor unit runs for 48 seconds then automatically shutdown though settings in Fan Mode. Reset it, still the same what happened. I opened the grill and removed the filter, run it in Cool Mode then touch evaporator tubing.... it cools but still shutdown again. I went to the storage/workshop and found motherboard with similar model and replaced it. Not too hard coz it has plugs & sockets. Shift it like playing chessboard when done, run for a couple of hours with settings in High Fan Mode. It run smoothly, then time to change settings in Cool Mode at 27°C ! Haha! It runs but noisy outdoor fan with a screeching sound runs for a couple of minutes and then it shutdown. I reset it still the happened. Switched off the mains and both isolators indoor & outdoor switches then turning fan by hand. Felt the grinding sound and screeching. Disconnected fan motor cable, removed fan then the motor. Opened the motor and checked roller bearings. 6201Z, removed and replaced it with similar number but now its Poland-made NSK. Cleaned and lubricated bearing seat both DE & NDE sides then fixed. Done cleaning by airblowing in compressor compartment and condensator coil,fins then fixed. Switched on all switches then run and set at 27°C runs smoothly, compressor cut-in, cut-off when gets cooled. Then I set temperature lower and lower till I stopped at 24°C. It matches my mercury room thermometer 24°C or 78°F indication. 🎯 💯 🚩 🆗 🆒 📶 💡 😊

[@cristopherpandan3242]

It's YORK model: HTEA-180S-AAR indoor, HTDA-180S-AAR outdoor. 1.5 Ton cooling capacity Johnson Control ......china

[@RandomSmith]

Cool. wish I was that handy...

[@cliffsadoo9096]

A close up view would have been better

[@jocraze2956]

I went to that website big warehouse spares but they don't have my brand of air conditoner . Do you know where I could get the ir controller for a Genaire Air King model number KFR-25GW/C seems I can't find any information about this brand anywhere.

[@RandomSmith]

I couldn't see anything. Maybe check if your aircon looks anything like www.productreview.com.au/listings/chunlan-kfr-25gw-az3wa-e0 or the remote in www.ebay.com.au/itm/Chunlan-Air-Conditioner-Remote-Control-KFR-23GW-KFR-25GW-KFR-35GW-WARRANTY-/252690959606

[@katk8582]

Thank you. I have a window a/c that responds manually. The remote control is not working. I checked and downloaded a/c apps. Not responding. But, ok manually. Is that a problem?

[@RandomSmith]

You have a/c apps for your aircon? Wish mine did. Is the app on your phone an android one using infra-red on the android (phone has to be pointing at a/c - line of sight) or connecting over wifi (can usually control it from outside the room)? If it is using infra-red then that would point to the same issue as your (infra-red) remote. Point your remote and a working tv remote (or android phone ir-led) at a point and shoot camera, if only one ir-led lights up on the camera screen, then you know it is more likely the infra-red sensor on the AC unit.

[@katk8582]

@@RandomSmith Thank you, but the apps didn't workn This is a Maytag a/c very old. So far running manually .I just worry if the remote not working, does that mean my a/c unit is going to stop? Thank you

[@RandomSmith]

@@katk8582 I would say no, the remote control send a signal to a light sensor (infrared so you don't see it light up) in the AC unit. If that sensor is not working, it won't stop the other functions in the AC. If the manual button is ok, and you are ok using that then keep on doing that. When I contacted LG about mine (also between 10-20 years old) they would only say that I would need to get a technician out to take a look. If you did need the timer/remote functionality then there is still a chance that spare parts are still available.

[@katk8582]

@@RandomSmith Thank you! I appreciate your time. I know it 's silly about the remote, but I just needed to be assured it wasn't the unit. I go through the window a/c's every 4-5 years. This was given to me.. An old Maytag & I appreciate the peace of mind? Thanks again.

[@TheWarieh]

Finally got it up and running. The only delays we had was because we realized we needed some extra parts (I’ll list that below) kzbin.infoUgkxihMYiJNXcHdbH-7ihymsLz61l7jVyb5O . So we have a loft where our current hvac just couldn’t seem to keep cool during the summer. We have been using a window unit since we bought this house over 6 years ago (all the houses in this neighborhood were built in the 80’s and majority of the houses built like ours use a window unit). I hate window units because they are just so noisy and the one we had really only cools one side of the loft. I had contemplated upgrading our current HVAC, but with all the rising prices these days, it would take years before saving up enough to do that. With the advice of my father-in-law (used to run an HVAC business), he recommended we get an inverter instead. We thought we bought everything we needed, but there were just a few other parts we didn’t anticipate needing (which is what caused most of our delay). My friend and father-in-law did all the work to get it installed and running and now we have nice cool air circulating nicely throughout the entire loft. It is very quiet and even the outside unit is much quieter than our main HVAC unit. Saved ourselves thousands getting this.

[@mariacielosalinas7103]

Thank you for sharing. How about window type ac. Thanks

[@pcsolotto2850]

LG Split aircon 1

[@dionisiomula921]

my indoor unit is responding but outdoor continuously running the compressor unless you have to shut it off in the isolator even i tried pressing the reset button but still outdoor unit is unresponsive

[@mariobryant8803]

The wiring and clips can make a big difference in the unit not running

[@RandomSmith]

cheers

[@r1bayside276]

Fresh batteries but that light is really faint in my remote

[@RandomSmith]

It usually is quite faint if I remember correctly - our remote just gave up the other day on that LG AC, now using our spare universal remote that I think I got from JayCar

[@wiserdaley2191]

Hello Mr Smith, Thank you for your information provided. However, I see that your hand trembles...I used to have that same issue not knowing it was a result of over work and not getting enough rest. I can tell you're a hard worker too 👍💯 nevertheless my friend we gotta take it easy on ourselves sometimes. I recommend you drink (molasses) it's a by product of sugar cane. You can ask your health profession about it and he'll tell you how to consume it. I tell you Sir that it works for me...my nerves was going because of too much work and lack of sleep. I'm not really saying that's the case with you, it's just out of respect I feel delighted to share my story because I'm a man too; we gotta look out for each other because we are all one in the Name of our Lord Jesus. Thank you Sir.

[@RandomSmith]

Thanks, worth asking the doc I guess...

[@wiserdaley2191]

@@RandomSmith you can also read up on the benefits and you will be in awe.

[@peterburton3095]

In pursuit of truth I've questioned a lot of medical advice. The allopathic medical system is corrupt. When you realise that 101 doctors have been murdered for speaking out about the dangers of vaccines you start questioning everything. It's all controlled by the Rockefeller family who do not have our best interests at heart. Allopathic medicine is based on the false germ theory which is NOT real medicine. I would use holistic medicine instead. Lookup Eustace Mullins murder by injection. He gives a pretty good overview of the pitfalls of allopathic medicine.

[@Slim-Pasty]

I have a similar model (LG LS H246TNBO). Our unit will not power on with the overide switch/button pressed or remote. Was your overide switch still working on the removed module? LG service centre (located in Lidcombe, Sydney) can supply the receiver module, but unfortunately probably will not accept returns (Mexi Trading do not), even if you carefully get the little clip/connector out of the package to be able to plug in and test, keeping the rest of the module covered in the plastic package. I think this is poor customer courtesy. The modules components are covered in some sort of rubbery resin compound, posing a real challenge to test. These types of shop policies I would imagine discourage DIY applications, since one is potentially stuck with parts they do not need. I'm at a loss as to what else could be causing no power. Breaker/fuse switch bad? 🤷‍♂

[@RandomSmith]

Not an expert, but if the override button does not work, I would guess that replacing the receiver module would probably not help. Is your override button on the ac unit or the receiver module?

[@Slim-Pasty]

@@RandomSmith Thanks for replying. The overide button is on the receiver module itself.

[@RandomSmith]

@@Slim-Pasty if it is on the receiver then probably not the receiver that is faulty. That button would be rarely pressed.

[@Slim-Pasty]

@@RandomSmith Thanks. 🙂👍

[@sinisalucic1996]

Anyone having the same problem, just to let you know that I replaced just the offending ir sensor instead of entire display unit. I used the one from old non functioning dvd player. Soldering skills needed though, but better then shelling out $$

[@RandomSmith]

If I ever get around to it, I still have my old sensor and some IR leds that I bought from Jaycar. The back of the old sensor was covered in sticky adhesive pad which took about 30 mins to remove if I remember correctly. The replacement IR leds are about $5 AUD. That replacement board was about $85 AUD so definitely worth soldering one on if capable. I don't think you could damage the AC by soldering a new LED - case of it will either work or not. (IR LEDs can have different wavelengths)

[@hiroshimaair5666]

LG lama kok berisik ya

[@fdz9gamingfansanetc518]

Bruh he is using a Panasonic remote lol

[@RandomSmith]

At the start of the video, you can see me holding the lg remote. Later in the video I was using any remote that was near me to demonstrate that “any” ir remote control will output pulses of infra red/ir. Yes, that happened to be my Panasonic remote for my downstairs ac. But yes for continuity purposes, it would have been better to use the lg remote, but for the point I was getting across at that point even a tv remote would have sufficed. A keen eye you have :-)

[@richard808ish]

Fujitsu air conditioners suck I have had soo many issues with my unit I wish I bought Mitsubishi instead the only reason I got Fujitsu is because the head unit looked a lot more modern do not buy Fujitsu they are terrible they won’t honour warranty either terrible company to deal with luckily I have a good ac guy who’s fixed it 7 plus times in 3yrs stay away from Fujitsu

[@RandomSmith]

I had a new AC installed last week - my electrician recommended Mitsubishi. I now have several brands of AC in my house now.

[@twk4223]

After wasting 9 minutes, viewers are still not knowing what is done to the AC. A big FAILURE!!!!!!

[@RandomSmith]

What kind of issue are you experiencing? Video was about showing some common issues. Imagine if the issue was one of the items listed, you would have saved calling out a technician, now at least you can call out a technician knowing it was not something simple, like a fuse-breaker