Black+Decker Protective Shutdown / Overheat or Freeze Protection Without Display Code

Unit switches itself from COOL to FAN or turns off cooling unexpectedly without any error code.

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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

Evaporator freezing due to low airflow, Condenser overheating due to blocked exhaust, Faulty temperature sensor intermittently misreading, Control board thermal protection

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug the unit before cleaning or accessing internal parts.

  • Clean filters and coils: Ensure both evaporator and condenser coils and the air filter are clean.
  • Check exhaust (portable units): Verify the exhaust hose is not kinked and is properly vented outdoors.
  • Observe behavior: Note whether shutdowns occur after long run times or in very hot conditions, which suggests overheating.
  • Sensor inspection: Inspect and reseat the evaporator and condenser sensors. Replace if they show signs of damage.
  • Professional diagnosis: If protective shutdowns continue, a technician should check refrigerant pressures and sensor readings.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Evaporator Temperature Thermistor
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