Top 20 Amana PTC153B35AJ Air Conditioner Questions & Answers

Bad thermostat or temp sensor.

I think you've gotton your moneys worth with ten trouble free years. The power cords safety device is a bit more sensitive to a high resistive short to ground than your breaker is. I would suggest that there is exactly that: a high resistive short to ground within the cabinet of the PTAC. It has been years since I have been on a PTAC call and am unable to suggest specifics. But if you are competent and capable of using a DVOM, open up the unit and begin a systematic approach of determining the problem. The FIRST thing I'd do is check the motor and the compressor with a digital megohmeter. Sometimes their problem will only show up with this sensitive device.

If it is a reverse cycle unit the magnetic reverse cycle switch is faulty and should be replaced

1blink/sec---normal, 2blink/sec--blown fuse--3bliks/sec--replace evaporator sensor,4blinks/sec--mode switch failure, replace board,5blinks/sec--pot. failure,replace board;6blinks/sec--bad thermostat input; 7blinks/sec--factory only;8blinks/sec--bad room thermostat. The blink pattern repeats every 5 seconds.

OK, so what's your question? Unfortunately, I can't answer it, if I don't know what it is.

Check your breaker see if its tripped

Hello and sorry to hear about your problem.
It sounds like your glow rod, is defective. This is the electronic pilot lite for the unit.
I suggest you can in a service person. If you live in the Denver Co area, I can help you.

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1. Check compressor is working. 2. confirm no loose contacts. 3. Keep mode " in Heat" 4. Temp setting +5 degree than your room temp.

it mite be time to change that unit for a new one or you can have a service person come out and look it at it

Jumping 220 volts directly to heat or cool for just checking purpose. Not for regular use. Please replace your thermostat immediately.Please don't take risk.
To get heat set temp 30 degree and mode in "Heat"Hope you will keep my sincere advise.

It's due to bearing struck. Remove motor and replace bearings, if the windings are good. If not you have replace motor only. Call repairman nearest to you. Thanks.

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Hi, from the above explanation, it is seems to be a thermostat or board problem just like the previous person told you and the price to replace the affected part is expensive because it's old fashioned and the parts are scares to get. The thermostat should be around $150 or less if that is the problem but the board is within the price range you were told.

Take care

The limit switch will have a small button in the middle. Push to reset. If no button and limit is open. Bad switch. Replace it. Russ

I would be 'surprised' if this motor would ever run again, cleaned or not cleaned.

I suggest you look into buying a new/different AC unit.

good luck!

I dont know about this model but in general electric heat wont have a reset button the heat is controled by a sequencer and each elememt has a safty limit switch incase the sequencer sticks in the on mode here is a link to where you can get more info on this model http://www.fixya.com/support/p51773-amana_ptc153b35aj_air_conditioner

sounds like the overflow drain is picking up the water that means the main drain is clogged.you need to find the main drain pipe if lookin at the air handler in attic there should be 2 drains from unit one higher than other follow it and blow out drain they put the other overflow drain out the eve so if it stars leaking someone notices it and it doesnt damage cieling but it sound like it needs imediate attention befor it does go to the overflow pan and damage your cieling. i hope this helps and good luck

Do you have power going to it?. Sometimes if a cheap outlet is used it will break the connection when a loasd is put on it. With the unit plugged in and in on position, wiggle the cord st the outlet. Confirm you have power to the AC Unit, Let me know.

there is a drain plug inside unit.pull unit out of hole and look down to right side of unit in the drain pan you will see a plastic drain port knock it out and the unit will drain

It's a done deal. Thanks.