I will definitely look into this and report back. For the last few weeks mine hasn't been blowing cold air but I am not home often so I wasn't sure if I was imagining it or not. Definitely an issue with the compressor not kicking in compared to before. Thank you for the video.. hopefully this helps me fix my problem!
Thank you so much for this video!!! It is very easy to understand and show and explain everything very well. My Hisense unit is doing the same, blowing but not cooling, looks like mine have the same problem, tomorrow I will start working on it and I will let you know if I can fix it or not. Thanks again!!!
Thank you so much for this video. My 2 year old Hisense. Same problem. Everything works but compressor is not coming on. I suspect the same problem. We'll give this a look.
Thank you so much for the video. Lucky for me I bought it from Costco and it’s going back, they take back anything without questions. It looks like a real pain in the ass to take it apart. 😊
Awesome vid! For mine, the compressor kicks in and stays on but the air doesn’t cool at all. I inspected the board and wires and rule out an electrical issue. The compressor gets warm, should I should still replace the capacitor? Any tips or ideas on what else I can check?
So, if the compressor kick in and the fans are spinning, everything seems to be working but no cold air, chances are you have a refrigerant leak. If out of warranty get a new one, fixing a leak in a portable AC costs more than a new unit.
Sorry to bother, I'm sure you get a lot of questions! Have you ever had water leaking out of the block on the end of the cord before? My Hisense turned off one day and I had water seeping out from the cord near the test & reset buttons (but there's no water that spilled on it - it's far from windows and any water source besides humidity). Despite letting the plug dry in rice for a few days, my unit still won't power on. I plan on replacing the cord itself, but I'm worried if any other portion of the unit could've been damaged and if the new cord could possibly end up leaking water in the future.
I assume you are talking about the AC plug circuit at the end of the plug in cable. If water some how got into it, that will not be the condensation from inside the AC, unless your wall plug is way lower than the AC unit itself and you have a hole in the accumulation pan and water kind off leaked along the cable, not inside the cable. Well the plug circuit has a solenoid and a circuit board - these can get damaged by the water. Damaging the plug circuit will not affect the AC unit, the unit will simply shot off. If it's still not turning on, change the cable. Hope this helps
@@strykergaming_ngadgets Yes, that's right! It's the circuit part at the end of the cable. My wall plug is about 8 inches off the ground, so the majority of the cord is on the floor. I'll keep that in mind and see if I can hang the cord up higher after replacing it (just as a precaution). Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I greatly appreciate it.
Hi, thanks for the video. My compressor turns on and after a about 30 min the compressor shuts off and only the fan stays on. Do you think its the capacitor or something else?
Hello friend, I have couple questions for, first of all, I don’t know why, but I think you can speak Russian as well, if yes - please answer, if no - never mind. The second question is, I have almost the same ac like yours, it’s also Hisense, but I have a different problem. So I can hear that the compressor is working, but it still no cold air. I think the refrigerant (freon gas) needs to be recharged. Maybe you know how to do that? Because I’m not sure which freon should I buy, and how to properly recharge it. Thanks for the answer!
Hi there. No, I don't speak russian. To answer your other questions, if everything is working but no cold air is coming out, the unit most probably has a leak and it's low on refrigerant. Recharging the unit without appropriate tools and equipment is not a DIY job. These units do not have a recharge port/valve, so fixing the leak and recharging costs more than a new unit. If your unit has a leak and you are out of warranty, discard it and get a new one. Thank you for watching.
Thank for sharing your video. We have the same problem with our new portable a/c that we just installed July 1st & stops working Sunday July 7th. Just bought it from Costco.
Just making sure, is it the evaporator coil that's freezing or the condenser one? Evaporator is on top, condenser is on the bottom and the cover needs to be removed to see the condenser coil. Let me know.
@@ngjty It sounds like the evaporator coil. Usually main reasons of freezing is restricted airflow due to coils being dirty or fans not working. Check if the fans are working and clean the coils. If the unit is still not cooling, that means there is a leak and the unit is low on refrigerant. In this case, get a new one. Fixing the leak and recharging the unit costs more than anew one.
@@strykergaming_ngadgets I will try that and let you know thank you. I ordered this as a remanufactured unit and I emailed them stating my issue and they gave me a full refund and just told me to keep it. So I basically received this completely free so I’m not out of any money on this. But if the repairs are over $200 which is what it originally costs then I will just throw it away.
Helpful video but I took mine apart and my compressor does get hot and I can hear it running. However it is not cooling as well as it did last summer. Filters are clean. Any other ideas?
Sorry to hear that. Try to follow these steps, they apply to most manufacturers th-cam.com/video/EJYEPsAkxWw/w-d-xo.html If everything is running and unit not cooling or not colling as it used to, then best case scenario there might be an obstruction in the tubes and setting the unit to supercool mode for a couple of hours might clear it and have the refrigerant flow properly; worst case scenario - unit has a leak and it's loosing refrigerant and eventually will stop cooling completely. Fixing a leak and refiling a portable AC unit costs more than buying a new one.
@@eugeniagutierrez5013 If the compressor kicks in and everything is working except for unit blowing cold air, most probably unit has a leak and it's low on refrigerant. Fixing the leak costs more than a new unit. If it's within the return window, just return it and get a new one. Also most of these units come with a 2 year warranty in case you cannot return it. You may also try these steps. Manufacturer will ask you to perform them in case you're starting a RMA. th-cam.com/video/EJYEPsAkxWw/w-d-xo.html Thank you for watching
i have a different problem with mine though maybe you could help me. So i start my unit up the compressor instantly kicks in cold air comes out but after 2 minutes the compressor turns off with a kick and doesnt come on anymore. What could be the problem ?? I turned it off and looked at the compressor and its piping hot. When i wait 30 min or 40 min and turn it back on the cycle repeats
Try these steps first th-cam.com/video/EJYEPsAkxWw/w-d-xo.html If you are not getting any error messages, check and drain the unit. There might be water accumulated, the unit will start and then to avoid flooding will shut off. Pay attention to the fans, if a fan turns off before the compressor, the issue may be there. There is a sensor right in front of the grill and usually it gets dirty pretty fast, you can clean it using a can of compressed air. If none of these, it still may be the capacitor. The capacitor acts as a small battery to give the compressor that extra juice it needs to start and run smoothly. A bad capacitor might still hold some charge, but not enough to make the compressor operate normally. Hope this helps. Let me know if you were able to fix the issue and thank you for watching.
@@strykergaming_ngadgetsmines does the same thing it clicks on then shuts back per blowing warm air mines is brand new just bought it today why won’t it stay on
@mattrobins3721 The primary function of the capacitor is to help start and run the compressor. When the compressor starts, you will hear a kick and a continuous buzz. The unit will shake a little. The fan noise can mask that though. With the back cover off, you will know for sure if the compressor works or not. Hope this helps
Hi i have dimplex portable reverse cycle ac 1.5 ton . After 15/25 min it throw hot air instead of cold air .i think compressor of and blowing hot air . And after some houry it would be on wd cold air but sometime 20/30 min again stopping cold air and throwing hot air again .plz tell me the basic reason
The unit should have 2 fans: one for the evaporator coil on top where the cold air comes out, another for the condenser coil to keep the compressor temperature down (bottom one). Make sure these fans, especially the bottom one are not turning off. These units are designed with electronic pressure/temperature monitoring in order to protect the compressor, so if the fan will turn off, it will signal the compressor to turn off too. Also there should be a temperature sensor attached to the pipe next to the condenser, check it make sure it's not clogged. If this is not the case, check the drain pans for water accumulation. Excessive moisture will fill those pans pretty fast, so to avoid flooding the compressor will stop while fans will still run to evaporate that water. It might be a failing capacitor too not providing enough juice for the compressor to run smoothly. I don't think it's the main board. Hope this helps
what if the ac (also a hisense, not the same model, however) turns on but isn’t blowing ANY air? i swear it has a mind of its own & sometimes it will blow cold air when in cool mode, sometimes it’ll blow air as if it’s in fan mode & sometimes it just doesn’t blow any air. i always try resetting, unplugging, cleaning the filters, emptying the excess water inside & still nothing🤦🏻♀️
These units have 3 sensors: one on the grill behind the filter in front of the evaporator coil ; two inside attached to the pipes next to condenser coil and next to evaporator coil. The ones inside monitor the refrigerant temperature and adjust the flow accordingly. Check if they're not dirty, especially the one next to the condenser, there is no filter there, and use some air dusters to clean them.
Try these steps first th-cam.com/video/EJYEPsAkxWw/w-d-xo.html If it's still doesn't work you might have an obstruction in the pipes that prevents the refrigerant to flow properly or a leak and no refrigerant is left in the unit.
Yes, the electronic components are usually under the front cover away from moisture and heat. It's highly unlikely for the capacitor to be accesses by removing the back cover only. Thank you for watching.
I agree. A single hose unit comes with one hose that vents the air outside, and they are less efficient, because they suck the air from inside to cool the unit, thus creating a lot of static pressure. A dual hose unit, like the one in the video comes with two hoses: one sucking the air from outside, cooling the unit and then venting it outside. Both hoses connect to outside. Check the video at 10:15 min after the repair is done. Thank you for watching
You can call an appliance repair company. These portable AC units work on the same principle as a fridge. If the cost of the repair is comparable to the price of a new portable AC unit, it's better to buy a new unit of course.
Sorry to hear that. You can submit a RMA and get a new unit or your money back if they are out of replacements. I had a Hisense tv that went dead, after submitting the RMA, they sent a technician to check the TV and then refunded me the money.
Omfg it worked i was about to buy new unit but i REPLACED this cheap part and it works THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!
Glad you were able to save some money and have your unit working again
I will definitely look into this and report back. For the last few weeks mine hasn't been blowing cold air but I am not home often so I wasn't sure if I was imagining it or not. Definitely an issue with the compressor not kicking in compared to before. Thank you for the video.. hopefully this helps me fix my problem!
Fingers crossed!
Thank you so much for this video!!! It is very easy to understand and show and explain everything very well. My Hisense unit is doing the same, blowing but not cooling, looks like mine have the same problem, tomorrow I will start working on it and I will let you know if I can fix it or not. Thanks again!!!
Same here
Dude it worked
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much! I was about to throw mine away. Definitely going to check this first.
Glad you found the info helpful. Hope it will work for you.
Thank you so much for the video! Have you ever considered adding a soft starter to the compressor to smooth out the power draw?
Thank for the suggestion. I didn't consider that, these capacitors are pretty cheap to replace, a soft starter is more expensive.
Thank you so much for this video. My 2 year old Hisense. Same problem. Everything works but compressor is not coming on. I suspect the same problem. We'll give this a look.
@@KEField Hope this helps. Thank you for watching
Thank you so much for the video. Lucky for me I bought it from Costco and it’s going back, they take back anything without questions. It looks like a real pain in the ass to take it apart. 😊
If it's in the return window, I will return it and not bother with it. Thank you for watching
Thank you for this super easy video. Im figgena do this right meow!
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome vid! For mine, the compressor kicks in and stays on but the air doesn’t cool at all. I inspected the board and wires and rule out an electrical issue. The compressor gets warm, should I should still replace the capacitor? Any tips or ideas on what else I can check?
I’m in the same situation not sure what to do
So, if the compressor kick in and the fans are spinning, everything seems to be working but no cold air, chances are you have a refrigerant leak. If out of warranty get a new one, fixing a leak in a portable AC costs more than a new unit.
Sorry to bother, I'm sure you get a lot of questions! Have you ever had water leaking out of the block on the end of the cord before? My Hisense turned off one day and I had water seeping out from the cord near the test & reset buttons (but there's no water that spilled on it - it's far from windows and any water source besides humidity). Despite letting the plug dry in rice for a few days, my unit still won't power on. I plan on replacing the cord itself, but I'm worried if any other portion of the unit could've been damaged and if the new cord could possibly end up leaking water in the future.
I assume you are talking about the AC plug circuit at the end of the plug in cable. If water some how got into it, that will not be the condensation from inside the AC, unless your wall plug is way lower than the AC unit itself and you have a hole in the accumulation pan and water kind off leaked along the cable, not inside the cable. Well the plug circuit has a solenoid and a circuit board - these can get damaged by the water. Damaging the plug circuit will not affect the AC unit, the unit will simply shot off. If it's still not turning on, change the cable. Hope this helps
@@strykergaming_ngadgets Yes, that's right! It's the circuit part at the end of the cable. My wall plug is about 8 inches off the ground, so the majority of the cord is on the floor. I'll keep that in mind and see if I can hang the cord up higher after replacing it (just as a precaution). Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I greatly appreciate it.
Hi, thanks for the video. My compressor turns on and after a about 30 min the compressor shuts off and only the fan stays on. Do you think its the capacitor or something else?
Is it cooling while it's on? After the compressor shuts off, does it turn back on by itself after a while?
Hello friend, I have couple questions for, first of all, I don’t know why, but I think you can speak Russian as well, if yes - please answer, if no - never mind. The second question is, I have almost the same ac like yours, it’s also Hisense, but I have a different problem. So I can hear that the compressor is working, but it still no cold air. I think the refrigerant (freon gas) needs to be recharged. Maybe you know how to do that? Because I’m not sure which freon should I buy, and how to properly recharge it. Thanks for the answer!
Hi there. No, I don't speak russian. To answer your other questions, if everything is working but no cold air is coming out, the unit most probably has a leak and it's low on refrigerant. Recharging the unit without appropriate tools and equipment is not a DIY job. These units do not have a recharge port/valve, so fixing the leak and recharging costs more than a new unit. If your unit has a leak and you are out of warranty, discard it and get a new one. Thank you for watching.
@@strykergaming_ngadgets oh, okay, I see… well, thanks for the answer, anyway I sold it today already and will buy another one 😅
Thank for sharing your video. We have the same problem with our new portable a/c that we just installed July 1st & stops working Sunday July 7th. Just bought it from Costco.
You should just go and return it, then you can get a new one.
@ariza7400 Return it and get a new one. Costco offers 90 days returns on appliances.
Same issue, a danby from Costco, and they’re sold out. 🫵🏻🤬
@@chadland71 Sorry to hear that. They are usually available at Costco in spring. I think you can still find Hisense and Midea at Costco online though.
Do you know why mine turns on and makes noise but blows no air hot nor cold and the condenser freezes over within a few minutes?
Just making sure, is it the evaporator coil that's freezing or the condenser one? Evaporator is on top, condenser is on the bottom and the cover needs to be removed to see the condenser coil. Let me know.
@@strykergaming_ngadgets excuse my ignorance I know nothing about acs, it’s on the back where the filters goes in front, it freezes within minutes
@@ngjty It sounds like the evaporator coil. Usually main reasons of freezing is restricted airflow due to coils being dirty or fans not working. Check if the fans are working and clean the coils. If the unit is still not cooling, that means there is a leak and the unit is low on refrigerant. In this case, get a new one. Fixing the leak and recharging the unit costs more than anew one.
@@strykergaming_ngadgets I will try that and let you know thank you. I ordered this as a remanufactured unit and I emailed them stating my issue and they gave me a full refund and just told me to keep it. So I basically received this completely free so I’m not out of any money on this. But if the repairs are over $200 which is what it originally costs then I will just throw it away.
Helpful video but I took mine apart and my compressor does get hot and I can hear it running. However it is not cooling as well as it did last summer. Filters are clean. Any other ideas?
Sorry to hear that. Try to follow these steps, they apply to most manufacturers
th-cam.com/video/EJYEPsAkxWw/w-d-xo.html
If everything is running and unit not cooling or not colling as it used to, then best case scenario there might be an obstruction in the tubes and setting the unit to supercool mode for a couple of hours might clear it and have the refrigerant flow properly; worst case scenario - unit has a leak and it's loosing refrigerant and eventually will stop cooling completely. Fixing a leak and refiling a portable AC unit costs more than buying a new one.
Same
My Frigidaire Gallery portable AC is new but it doesn't blow cold air at all what could the problem be??
@@eugeniagutierrez5013
If the compressor kicks in and everything is working except for unit blowing cold air, most probably unit has a leak and it's low on refrigerant. Fixing the leak costs more than a new unit. If it's within the return window, just return it and get a new one. Also most of these units come with a 2 year warranty in case you cannot return it.
You may also try these steps. Manufacturer will ask you to perform them in case you're starting a RMA.
th-cam.com/video/EJYEPsAkxWw/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for watching
Where can I buy the capacitor
@parmsingh3446 I got mine on Amazon. Make sure to get the one with the right specs and dimensions so it will fit.
i have a different problem with mine though maybe you could help me. So i start my unit up the compressor instantly kicks in cold air comes out but after 2 minutes the compressor turns off with a kick and doesnt come on anymore. What could be the problem ?? I turned it off and looked at the compressor and its piping hot. When i wait 30 min or 40 min and turn it back on the cycle repeats
Try these steps first
th-cam.com/video/EJYEPsAkxWw/w-d-xo.html
If you are not getting any error messages, check and drain the unit. There might be water accumulated, the unit will start and then to avoid flooding will shut off.
Pay attention to the fans, if a fan turns off before the compressor, the issue may be there.
There is a sensor right in front of the grill and usually it gets dirty pretty fast, you can clean it using a can of compressed air.
If none of these, it still may be the capacitor. The capacitor acts as a small battery to give the compressor that extra juice it needs to start and run smoothly. A bad capacitor might still hold some charge, but not enough to make the compressor operate normally. Hope this helps. Let me know if you were able to fix the issue and thank you for watching.
@@strykergaming_ngadgetsmines does the same thing it clicks on then shuts back per blowing warm air mines is brand new just bought it today why won’t it stay on
@@toshalewis1285 I advise you to return it and get a new one. It's not worth the trouble if it's within the return window. Thank you for watching
Check to make sure your condenser fan motor is running. Sounds like your compressor is kicking off due to high temp.
Mine is not kicking heat out the back. How do I know if it’s the capacitor or the cooling itself.
@mattrobins3721 The primary function of the capacitor is to help start and run the compressor. When the compressor starts, you will hear a kick and a continuous buzz. The unit will shake a little. The fan noise can mask that though. With the back cover off, you will know for sure if the compressor works or not. Hope this helps
Hi i have dimplex portable reverse cycle ac 1.5 ton . After 15/25 min it throw hot air instead of cold air .i think compressor of and blowing hot air . And after some houry it would be on wd cold air but sometime 20/30 min again stopping cold air and throwing hot air again .plz tell me the basic reason
The unit should have 2 fans: one for the evaporator coil on top where the cold air comes out, another for the condenser coil to keep the compressor temperature down (bottom one). Make sure these fans, especially the bottom one are not turning off. These units are designed with electronic pressure/temperature monitoring in order to protect the compressor, so if the fan will turn off, it will signal the compressor to turn off too. Also there should be a temperature sensor attached to the pipe next to the condenser, check it make sure it's not clogged. If this is not the case, check the drain pans for water accumulation. Excessive moisture will fill those pans pretty fast, so to avoid flooding the compressor will stop while fans will still run to evaporate that water. It might be a failing capacitor too not providing enough juice for the compressor to run smoothly. I don't think it's the main board. Hope this helps
what if the ac (also a hisense, not the same model, however) turns on but isn’t blowing ANY air? i swear it has a mind of its own & sometimes it will blow cold air when in cool mode, sometimes it’ll blow air as if it’s in fan mode & sometimes it just doesn’t blow any air. i always try resetting, unplugging, cleaning the filters, emptying the excess water inside & still nothing🤦🏻♀️
These units have 3 sensors: one on the grill behind the filter in front of the evaporator coil ; two inside attached to the pipes next to condenser coil and next to evaporator coil. The ones inside monitor the refrigerant temperature and adjust the flow accordingly. Check if they're not dirty, especially the one next to the condenser, there is no filter there, and use some air dusters to clean them.
My compressor is getting hot but the pipes from my coils aren't getting cold. I also couldn't locate my capacitor. Any thoughts?
Try these steps first
th-cam.com/video/EJYEPsAkxWw/w-d-xo.html
If it's still doesn't work you might have an obstruction in the pipes that prevents the refrigerant to flow properly or a leak and no refrigerant is left in the unit.
@@strykergaming_ngadgets I did see a small amount of an oily substance on the bottom. I'll try all these and see though
@@Qizerole The refrigerant feels oily. If the leak is small it will dissipate in the air and you will not see a lot of it inside the unit.
Was it necessary to remove the front cover in order to replace the capacitor?
Yes, the electronic components are usually under the front cover away from moisture and heat. It's highly unlikely for the capacitor to be accesses by removing the back cover only. Thank you for watching.
This is a well done video. Thanks for doing this. I am going to try to do this.
You're not supposed to run those without a hose either out the window or up I to the ceiling to release the hot air coming from it.
I agree. A single hose unit comes with one hose that vents the air outside, and they are less efficient, because they suck the air from inside to cool the unit, thus creating a lot of static pressure. A dual hose unit, like the one in the video comes with two hoses: one sucking the air from outside, cooling the unit and then venting it outside. Both hoses connect to outside. Check the video at 10:15 min after the repair is done. Thank you for watching
My unit shuts off as soon as I start it same unit
Check for water accumulation and drain both pans. See if it works
How do I find someone to do this for me?
You can call an appliance repair company. These portable AC units work on the same principle as a fridge. If the cost of the repair is comparable to the price of a new portable AC unit, it's better to buy a new unit of course.
Mine went out after 4 months. Trash company. I also kept the filter and unit clean
Sorry to hear that. You can submit a RMA and get a new unit or your money back if they are out of replacements. I had a Hisense tv that went dead, after submitting the RMA, they sent a technician to check the TV and then refunded me the money.
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Hi
Where can I buy the capacitor
@@agustinmartinez6658 I got mine on Amazon.