How to Solve Air Conditioner Light Blinking
Problem?
Having aircon light blinking problem?
With the summer months coming near, having an
air conditioner at home is essential to many
homes, especially those that are located in hot
and humid regions. Air conditioning units can be
pricey and they sometimes cause high energy
consumption. It is important that you keep your
units properly maintained, cleaned, and serviced
to prolong its life and to avoid overworking it.
When a unit is overworked, it tends to require
more energy to operate, which of course
translates to higher electricity bills.
Try to be more observant of your air
conditioner. If it starts to give off a
different sound or show erratic behavior, it may
be time to have it checked by a professional.
You can try to fix or trouble shoot some minor
problems, but there are instances that it is
better to leave the job to an expert. For
instance, cleaning the filter is something that
you can do regularly, while dealing with the
internal circuit board is something that is
beyond your technical knowledge.
If you happen to notice the lights in your air
conditioner to be blinking, several factors
could have caused this. You can try some minor
fix before you start looking for a service
technician.
-When a blinking light problem occurs, your air
conditioning system often shuts off too, meaning
warm air is blown. You can switch off the
circuit breaker of your AC unit, wait for a few
seconds, and then switch it on again. For some,
the unit will start working normally again. If
it does not, you can check the wiring connection
of the unit, but if this is complicated for you
then you had better call a repair technician
instead.
-If your remote control has a "test" button, you
can use it to determine the error code. You can
then check on your manual what the error code
means, or what problem it indicates so you have
a better idea of what is causing the blinking
light. Other remote controls do not have this
button and requires you to press "temp up",
"temp down", and "mode" at the same time.
Continue pressing "temp up" until you hear a
double beep, then press "mode" until you hear a
continuous beep. The code will be displayed on
your control. For other models, you can always
refer to your manual for proper testing
procedure.
-If you have a multi system, a blinking light
could mean that one of the systems is currently
finishing an assigned mode, thus, preventing the
other units to start normally.
-You can also check the level of refrigerant in
your system. A low charge can also cause this
blinking problem.
-Most manual that comes with your unit will say
that a blinking light is an indication that your
unit has to be serviced. This is a smart
suggestion because tinkering with the wiring and
components inside your air conditioner may
further cause damage to the unit. Continued use
of the unit with this warning may also further
break it down. A blinking light can also
indicate a problem in the circuit board, which
of course requires immediate repair.