Air conditoner breakdown
 

We have a two-year old Sharp air conditioner. It was working perfectly
before we went on vacation. When we returned, although it hadn't been
used even once, only the fan would work and the unit wouldn't cool at
all.

What might be the problem with it?

"Howard Sage" wrote in message
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We have a two-year old Sharp air conditioner. It was working perfectly
before we went on vacation. When we returned, although it hadn't been
used even once, only the fan would work and the unit wouldn't cool at
all.

What might be the problem with it?

Could be lots of things. Compressor, capacitor, thermostat, sensor for the
thermostat, switch. Is the temperature hot enough for the compressor to
run?

It is out of warranty. Even the sealed system is only covered for parts, not
for labor. If it cannot be easily fixed, it is probably cheaper to trash it
and get a new one. The tough part is that you may have to pay a charge to
find out it is too expensive to repair.

If you know a little about electricity you may be able to find the problem
by using a meter. But then again, if you had a multi-meter and knew how to
check you'd probably not be asking here.

"Howard Sage" wrote

We have a two-year old Sharp air conditioner. It was working perfectly
before we went on vacation. When we returned, although it hadn't been
used even once, only the fan would work and the unit wouldn't cool at
all.

What might be the problem with it?

Went on vacation and didn't take him with you???!!!

You son-of-a-bitch!!!

Howard Sage wrote:

We have a two-year old Sharp air conditioner. It was working perfectly
before we went on vacation. When we returned, although it hadn't been
used even once, only the fan would work and the unit wouldn't cool at
all.

What might be the problem with it?


Was the compressor running?
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Darrell wrote in message ...
Howard Sage wrote:

We have a two-year old Sharp air conditioner. It was working perfectly
before we went on vacation. When we returned, although it hadn't been
used even once, only the fan would work and the unit wouldn't cool at
all.

What might be the problem with it?


Was the compressor running?
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Yes, the compressor was running. Suggestions? Thanks to all of you for
all the helpful advice, including the vacation "hint." :-))

Turn thermostat knob clockwise. Check selector knob, point arrow to "HI
COOL".

Quite seriously, I do know of folks who had AC "broken" with these being the
problems.

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"Howard Sage" wrote in message
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We have a two-year old Sharp air conditioner. It was working perfectly
before we went on vacation. When we returned, although it hadn't been
used even once, only the fan would work and the unit wouldn't cool at
all.

What might be the problem with it?

You know, my last message was based on it being a window shaker.

If it's central AC, my answer would have been different.

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Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
www.mormons.com


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(Howard Sage) wrote in message
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We have a two-year old Sharp air conditioner. It was working perfectly
before we went on vacation. When we returned, although it hadn't been
used even once, only the fan would work and the unit wouldn't cool at
all.

What might be the problem with it?

With luck, it will be the same thing that happened to mine. Not much
older than yours, compressor wouldn't run at first use this spring.
Was found to be one of the cartidge fuses (in the box by the
compressor) had blown for unknown reasons.

Harry K