Olimpia Splendid Overheating Electrical Component

Burning or electrical smell from indoor or outdoor unit

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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

Loose electrical connections, Overheated fan or compressor motor, Failing capacitor, Burnt PCB components

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Critical safety: Immediately turn off the unit and disconnect power if you smell burning. Do not continue to operate.

  • Visual inspection: After cooling, remove covers and look for burnt wires, melted insulation, or darkened PCB areas.
  • Tighten terminals: Check accessible terminal blocks for loose screws and tighten carefully.
  • Do not ignore: Even if the smell disappears, a damaged component may fail catastrophically later.
  • Professional repair: Have an authorized Olimpia Splendid technician inspect and replace any burnt components, capacitors, or wiring.
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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

Main Control Board
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