Chigo Overheating / Electrical Burning

Chigo air conditioner emits a burning smell or visible smoke.

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.

Possible Causes

Burnt indoor or outdoor fan motor windings, Shorted component on PCB, Melted wiring insulation at terminal block, Foreign object contacting heating element (for some models with electric heater)

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Immediately turn off the unit and shut off power at the breaker. Do not continue to operate the system.

Step 1 – Visual inspection: After the unit cools, inspect indoor and outdoor units for burnt components or melted plastic.
Step 2 – Do not attempt temporary fixes: Burnt electrical parts must be replaced, not repaired with tape.
Step 3 – Professional service: Have an HVAC technician identify and replace the damaged fan motor, wiring harness, or PCB and verify safe operation.

Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

Wiring Harness

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