20 Most Recent Whirlpool ACQ158XP Wall/Window Air Conditioner Questions & Answers

it may be thermostat cycling it off.

remove from window, take outside and clean

switch, dirty coil/filter

The light flashes after a certain amount of run time. It is a reminder to check the filter to see if it needs cleaning. Once you have checked/cleaned the filter and reinstalled it, press the filter button for 5 seconds and the light should go out.

Its really tough to troubleshoot window units without pulling the cover off. If I was standing there looking at it without tools in my hand I would first make sure the fan/cool switch was in the fan high cool mode and that the thermostat was turned all the way to the coolest setting. Beyond that it needs to go in for repair. Wish I could be more help. Good luck.

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mcdevito75 here, Sounds like the fan motor is haging up or needs to be replaced, try the switch on/off then on/off a few times see if the fan kicks on, if not see your local a/c repair shop, they come to the house.

It depends where you are. This company has them http://www.repairclinic.com/Shop-For-Parts/a16b5d619658/Model-ACQ062MM0-Whirlpool-Air-Conditioner-Parts?z=100

It's an earth wire need to be connected to solid body .

PC board.

Yes it can but you will have to use expandable foam. You must shape it after it drys. Old trick, works like a charm. Should be an under $5 repair

Dead short. Buy a new one.

Dirty coil or frozen or failing blower motor.

That is typically a tale tale sign of ice. Thaw the unit by circulating the fan for a few hours. That's the easiest and cheapest repair.

1st check breaker box to see if you have power (tripped breaker) If you have power you should have a licensed contractor diagnose it. Caution the voltages in testing can be high, even deadly if you don't know what you are doing. You must have the proper tools to test. 3rd check 24v signal power. 4th test the capacitor to see if it is within 5% of rating 5th is there a start kit/compressor saver/5-2-1/start assist, or does it need one. 6th test windings and add up the resistance.