There is dirt behind the air directional louvers inside the air conditioner unit. How can iot be cleaned? The crevice tool of a vaccuum won't fit inside, besides the "dirt" seems to be clingy, something that needs to bewiped off., I believe it is mildew.I can't get the augers out so I can get inside to wipe it celan. Model is Fridgidaire FAC127P1A1

It is dust that has gotten wet and basically turned into mud. Clean the units Evaporator core and all outlet louvers..

Sara, it sounds like the heater's overheating switch turned the heating element OFF. This could be caused by a dirty heating element. As, they do collect dust, dirt, pet hair, etc. Cleaning it it (make sure the unit is turned OFF & unplugged) may solve the problem. A vacuum cleaner with a hose and crevice tool attachment works well to clean the heating element.

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Hopefully, Becca the unit won't have to be replaced at this time. It sounds like the burner(s) is clogged and and needs to be cleaned To do this, turn the pilot light OFF and allow the unit to cool. Remove the front of the heater cabinet to access all of the inside workings. Carefully remove the 3 ceramic plaques and set them aside, where they won't get broken.Using a vacuum cleaner that has a hose, brush attachment and crevice tool. Vacuum all of the interior of the heater that you can reach with the brush attachment and crevice tool. Then turn your attention to the burner(s), Vacuum them thoroughly using the brush attachment, then switch to the crevice tool attachment and vacuum all the little holes on the top of the burner(s) thoroughly. Before reassembling the heater, carefully vacuum the ceramic plaques on both sides using the brush attachment. Be careful not to drop them. Then reinstall the plaques and the front of the heater cabinet.
Light the pilot and allow it to burn for 2 minutes, before turning the control knob to ON. Watch the plaques and the flames to see that burn as they should after turning it ON.

If the above didn't solve the problem, depending on the age of the heater, it may be time to replace it.

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I don't think a piece of thrown away Styrofoam is the problem. I'm more concerned that you may have also thrown the Owner's Manual away too. You said, "there's nothing on the front to get cool air in." Are you saying, that the front of the unit that has fixed louvers at the bottom and adjustable louvers at the top is missing? Because that's where the cool air comes out thru the adjustable louvers), when the unit is in operation. If the entire front of the unit is missing and the unit is brand new, you need to contact retailer you purchased it from ASAP.

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Randy, if you have a vacuum with a hose and crevice tool attachment, that will work fine. Be sure to turn the unit OFF & unplug it, before attempting any cleaning. Use the crevice tool carefully and your shouldn't have any problems. If the trash that you want to remove is wet, allow it to dry first.

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The air intake filter is one of 2 places. In either case, it's behind the front louvers

1. Remove the water collection bucket from it's holder. Look up into the bucket holder, just behind
the front louvers. You should see what looks like a plastic frame. It may have a pull tab handle. In
any event, the is the filter frame. Pull it straight down and out. It can be cleaned with a vacuum or
if it's really dirty, wash it in warm water and dish washing liquid, rinse and allow to completely dry
before reinstalling it. NEVER operate the unit without the filter in place. Doing so, could damage
the unit.

2, Look on the right hand side of the unit's cabinet, just behind the louvers. If you see what appears
to be a op open door, the filter is behind that door. Follow the above directions for cleaning the
filter.

I hope this helps you. Please let be know.

It's not unusual for a dehumidifier to blow warm air. As it may be in defrost mode. Even so, they still blow warm air.

The model number you furnished is slightly helpful. Knowing what brand it is, would be even better.

Never-the-less, the filter should be located behind the front louvers of the unit. Turn the Master ON/OFF Switch to OFF and unplug the unit. Remove the water collection bucket and look up inside the bucket holder, just behind the front louvers. You may see a plastic pull tab handle. If so, that's the filter frame. Pull it straight down and out.

If you didn't find it there, look on the right hand side of the unit, just behind the louvers for what looks like a a flip open door. If you see that, flip the door open and remove the filter.

The filter can be cleaned using a vacuum cleaner or if it's really dirty, wash it in warm water and dish washing liquid. Thoroughly rinse and allow to completely dry, before reinstalling it. NEVER operate the unit without the filter in place.

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Hazel, I assume you want to know how to find and remove the filter for cleaning.

The filter is located behind the front air intake louvers and depending on which model you have, the filter can be accessed one of two ways. Before you attempt to remove the filter turn the unit OFF and unplug it.

1. Remove the bucket from it's holder. Look up inside the bucket cavity, just inside the unit behind the louvers and you will see a tab type pull handle. This is the handle to the frame of the filter. Pull it down and out.

2. As you're facing the unit on the fight side just behind the louvers, there will appear to be a trap type door. Open this door and you will have access to pull the filter out.

You can clean the filter in one of two ways: Vacuum it or it it's really dirty, wash it in warm soapy (dish washing liquid), rinse and dry thoroughly. NEVER operate the dehumidifier without the filter in place. Doing so, can cause damage to the unit.

Hope this helped you. Please let me know.

To clean the condenser coil a vaccuum cleaner with a crevice tool works well, there is aspecial brush for this too. If you can get the unit out side an air compressor works well

Simple matter of cleaning the unit. You have to clean the filters, the coil and around the louver.