Arctic King Room Temperature Sensing Error

Display works but shows incorrect room temperature (much higher or lower than actual), causing poor temperature control.

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Possible Causes

Room sensor located near heat source or cold air outlet, Faulty room thermistor, Poor sensor mounting, Control board calibration error

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug the unit before moving or replacing sensors.

Steps to correct temperature reading:

  • Check sensor location: Ensure the room sensor is not touching the evaporator coil or positioned directly in the cold air stream. Reposition it to sense return room air.
  • Inspect sensor: Look for damage to the thermistor or its wires. Replace the room temperature sensor if damaged.
  • Compare with thermometer: Place an accurate thermometer near the unit's intake and compare readings. If the AC reading is consistently off by a large margin with a new sensor, the main control board may be miscalibrated and require replacement.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Room Temperature Sensor (Thermistor)
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