Indoor unit does not power on at all; no lights or display
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
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Turn off the breaker before tightening any terminals. Do not work on live circuits.
Steps to check:
- 1. Check breaker and outlet: Verify the breaker is ON and not tripped. For portable/window units, test the outlet with another appliance.
- 2. Inspect indoor power connection: Remove the indoor unit cover to access the terminal block. Ensure L and N wires are firmly secured and not burnt.
- 3. Check remote and batteries: Replace remote batteries and try the manual ON/OFF button on the indoor unit (if present).
- 4. Look for indicator LEDs on PCB: With power ON (only if you are comfortable and safe), check if any small LEDs on the indoor PCB are lit. No LEDs may indicate a failed power supply board.
When to call a technician: If power supply and wiring are good but the indoor unit remains dead, the indoor PCB or power module likely needs replacement.
Repair Difficulty
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