Electrolux Overheating Electrical Component

Burning or electrical smell from indoor or outdoor unit

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

Overheated wiring or terminal, Failing fan motor, Shorted PCB component, Dust burning off heating elements (if equipped)

Safety: Immediately turn off the unit and switch off the breaker. Do not continue to operate if a burning smell is present.

Steps:

Visual inspection: After cooling, remove covers and look for burnt wires, melted insulation, or scorched PCB areas.
Tighten terminals: Check and tighten electrical terminals if slightly loose and not burnt.
Do not ignore: If any component appears burnt or discolored, do not power the unit again until it has been inspected and repaired by a technician.

Hard 4/5

Indoor Main PCB

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