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Overheating Electrical Component
Burning or electrical smell from indoor or outdoor unit
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Loose electrical connections causing arcing, Overheated indoor or outdoor PCB, Failing fan motor winding, Melted insulation on wiring harness
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Danger: A burning smell can indicate fire risk. Turn off the unit and the circuit breaker immediately.
- 1. Do not continue operation: Leave the unit off until inspected.
- 2. Visual inspection: After cooling and with power off, open the indoor and/or outdoor electrical covers and look for burnt wires, discolored connectors, or charred PCB areas.
- 3. Tighten terminals: If you see slightly darkened but intact terminals, tighten them gently.
- 4. Replace damaged parts: Burnt wiring harnesses, connectors, or PCBs must be replaced, preferably by a technician.
- 5. If smell persists without visible damage: Have a professional perform a detailed electrical inspection.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Indoor or Outdoor Wiring Harness
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