Coleman No Cooling / Warm Air Discharge

Coleman air conditioner blows warm air instead of cool air in cooling mode.

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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

Reversing valve stuck in heat mode on Coleman heat pump, Low refrigerant charge, Failed compressor, Thermostat miswired (O/B signal incorrect)

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Turn OFF power before accessing outdoor unit or thermostat wiring.

  • Confirm mode: Ensure thermostat is set to COOL and temperature is below room temperature.
  • Check outdoor unit: Verify the condenser is running. If only the fan runs and not the compressor, see compressor-related steps above.
  • Heat pump reversing valve: On heat pump models, verify the O/B wire is correctly connected and configured in the thermostat. Incorrect settings can keep the valve in heat position.
  • Listen for valve shift: Switch between heat and cool and listen for the reversing valve shifting. If it never shifts, the coil or valve may be faulty.
  • Refrigerant and compressor check: If the system runs but only produces warm air, a technician must check refrigerant pressures and compressor operation.

Warning: Do not attempt to manually force the reversing valve; this can cause leaks.

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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Reversing Valve Coil
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