The air conditioner stops or runs intermittently

What a heat! Fortunately, your air conditioner will save you from cooking in your living room. Once you get started, you breathe easier. But now it stops ... What’s going on? After the few checks below, you will certainly understand the origin of the malfunction and soon be enjoying cooler temperatures.

POTENTIAL CAUSES FOR THIS FAILURE:

• Improper installation

• Used remote control batteries

• Problem with the electrical installation

• Clogged filter

• Lack of refrigerant

WARNING
Before carrying out any work on your appliance,
make sure you properly disconnect it from the mains electricity supply.
There is a risk of an electric shock.

Non-compliant installation

The location chosen to install the indoor unit(s) is not unimportant. For example, avoid installation near curtains or furniture that could obstruct the air outlets and cause the appliance to overheat, which will eventually make it unsafe.

The batteries of the remote control are worn out

Start by checking the batteries on the remote control. Jerky operation with frequent shutdowns can signal that it is time to replace them. A simple fix!

Buy a new air conditioner remote control

The electrical installation is unstable

A micro-power cut is a power cut of a few seconds following an anomaly on the electrical network. This happens most often in the case of severe weather (wind, a falling branch on a power line, etc.). It is often imperceptible to us. However, a flashing clock or clock radio is a good clue to spotting that there has been a power interruption. This phenomenon can interfere with the operation of an air conditioner so it stops working.

Filters are clogged

Your air conditioner moves the air as a process of its normal function. As a result, dust accumulates on the mechanical filter, also called an electrostatic filter. Its role is to filter impurities present in the air (dust and other particles). When its maintenance is neglected, it can lead to overheating of the device and the triggering of a safety switch off. Here are some tips for cleaning the permanent filter of your air conditioner’s indoor unit.

• Start by turning off your air conditioning unit,
• Grab the front panel by both sides and rotate it from the top to unbox it,
• Remove the permanent filters,
• Clean the filter with temperate water. Avoid the use of detergents that could damage the filter,
• Then be sure to dry the filters completely before putting them back in place. Pay attention to the direction of installation of the filter; a mark is normally located on the front,
• Close the panel of the air conditioning unit and give it a try.

A lack of refrigerant

Many air conditioners use refrigerant to produce cold air. Its role is to transfer heat from the hot source to the cold source (or vice versa if the air conditioning is reversible). When the device runs out of gas or loses gas due to a leak, the compressor runs continuously and heats up too much. This will eventually activate the klixon (safety thermostat) which will cause the air conditioning to stop.

Cooling the compressor is usually enough to get it working again. However, without intervention, this speed can irreversibly damage the engine. In this case, immediately stop the use of air conditioning and call a professional refrigeration technician to recharge the circuit with gas and, if necessary, repair the leak.