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Clare Snyder
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AC Keeps running with power off
On Thu, 12 Sep 2019 07:48:48 -0400, Wade Gattett
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On 9/12/19 6:26 AM,
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We have a Frederich SM18J30 18000 BTU through the wall AC on the first floor of our small Cape. It has been a work horse for 20 years without any big problems. Yesterday morning I turned the power off (was running all night) and the compressor wouldn't shut off. So now the compressor just stays on and the thermostat has no effect and I have to pull the plug to turn it off. I did some googling and it seems like it is probably a broken relay which makes sense. I am leaning towards replacing it because of its age but it still works well. Not sure if I can find someone to repair it. Finding parts might be a problem. I think most AC repair places around here deal with central air only. Should I break down and get a new one ($1600 is what I am seeing for a similar 18000 btu that fits this opening) or should I try and find someone to repair it? Thanks in advance.
A quick search shows most 18,000 BTU window air conditioners are in the
$600 range- not the $1600 you mentioned.
For $600, I'd pop for a new one as it will likrly cost you a good couple
of hundred buck to get that 20 year old one repaired. Also, new ones are
much more efficient and use a lot less electricity
Except a "window air conditioner" is NOT a "through the wall air
conditioner" SOME will work in that application, depending on how
thick the wall is - ithers will not (due to the location of the
ventilaion openings on the unit which are restricted when installed
"in-wall"
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