Kelvinator
Overheating Electrical Component or Contaminant on Coil
Kelvinator split AC emits a chemical or burning smell when first turned on.
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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
Dust burning off heating elements (if heat pump with electric assist), overheated wiring or PCB, chemical cleaners not fully rinsed, foreign object inside unit
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: If you smell a strong burning or melting plastic odor, turn off the unit and the breaker immediately.
Steps:
- Visual inspection: After power is off, open the indoor and outdoor covers and look for discolored or melted wires, connectors, or PCB areas.
- Check for foreign objects: Remove any plastic packaging, tape, or debris left inside the unit from installation.
- Ventilate: If coil cleaner was recently used, run the unit in fan mode with windows open to clear residual fumes.
When to call a technician: Any sign of burnt wiring or PCB requires professional repair before using the AC again.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
Required Part
Indoor Main Control PCB
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