My window air conditioner will not turn on. What should I check?

Many room air conditioners have a safety plug with Test and Reset buttons on the power cord. Unplug the unit, check the cord for damage, and do not use it if the cord or plug is damaged. If the cord looks fine, plug it back into a working outlet and press Reset. If the plug trips again, stop using the unit and have it inspected, because that plug is designed to cut power when it detects a problem.

Water is dripping into my room. Why?

On a window unit, the installation angle, a blocked drain path or a frozen coil are common causes. On a portable unit, the internal water tank may be full or the drain plug may not be seated. Switch the unit off and follow the draining and installation steps in the owner's manual. If water still leaks, book a diagnosis.

Can you add refrigerant to my air conditioner?

Room air conditioners are sealed systems, and a low charge means there is a leak. Refrigerant handling is regulated by the EPA and is never a DIY task. We diagnose the leak first and tell you honestly whether a sealed-system repair makes sense for a room unit or whether replacement is the better value.

Why is my air conditioner icing up?

A dirty filter, blocked airflow, running on low fan in a cool room or a refrigerant problem can all cause ice. Turn the cooling off and let the fan run or the unit sit off until the ice melts. Clean the filter as the owner's manual shows. If the ice comes back, have the unit checked.

Frigidaire Air Conditioner Repair

Air Conditioner Repair, Done Right the First Time

Frigidaire room air conditioners come as window units, portable models with an exhaust hose and through-the-wall units. When one blows warm air, drips water indoors or will not switch on, the cause is often airflow, drainage or a tripped safety plug, and anything involving refrigerant is always a technician's job.

Frigidaire’s room cooling lineup covers window air conditioners, portable units that exhaust through a window hose, through-the-wall models, and packaged terminal units used in apartments and hotels. They all use a compact sealed refrigeration system with a compressor, two coils and fans, plus a control board, sensors and a drain path for the water pulled out of the air.

We check the filter, airflow, drainage and power safety devices first, then test the fan motor, capacitor, thermistors and controls. We only open refrigerant lines when a sealed-system fault is confirmed, and because the repair cost for a room unit can approach replacement, we give you that comparison before any work starts.

Common Air Conditioner Problems

Air conditioner running but blowing warm air

Unit not turning on at all

Water dripping inside the room

Ice forming on the coils or front grille

Compressor cycling on and off too often

Rattling, buzzing or grinding noise

Air Conditioner Error Codes

Recognize a code on your display? Look it up before you unplug anything or attempt a repair.

Why Trust Us With Your Frigidaire Air Conditioner

Tested, Not Guessed | We test the suspected air conditioner part before recommending a replacement.
Parts for Popular Models | Common air conditioner parts for popular Frigidaire models travel with our technicians; less common parts are ordered and the return visit is scheduled.
Safety Comes First | Power, water and gas are shut off before we work on your air conditioner, and high-voltage parts are handled only by the technician.
Warranty-Aware Advice | If your air conditioner may still be under manufacturer coverage, we tell you so you can check that option first.

Air Conditioner Repair, Done Right the First Time

Common Air Conditioner Problems

Air Conditioner Error Codes

ES

HS

P1

F1

F2

EC

LC

E4

AS

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