C crocket Member Joined Apr 5, 2009 Messages 9 Reaction score 0 Jun 9, 2009 #1 Left several window units in windows over winter. the compressors won't kick on. Fans are working. Any solutions?
Left several window units in windows over winter. the compressors won't kick on. Fans are working. Any solutions?
U user 4883 Well-Known Member Joined Nov 19, 2007 Messages 3,271 Reaction score 399 Jun 10, 2009 #2 Sometimes you can get them unfrozen by plugging it in, turning it on and place a block of wood, flush to the compressor's side and give it a sharp rap with a hammer. The trick is to not hit too hard so as to upset the internals of the compressor.
Sometimes you can get them unfrozen by plugging it in, turning it on and place a block of wood, flush to the compressor's side and give it a sharp rap with a hammer. The trick is to not hit too hard so as to upset the internals of the compressor.
C crocket Member Joined Apr 5, 2009 Messages 9 Reaction score 0 Jun 12, 2009 #3 Thanks 328. Sounds pretty logical. I'll give ti a try.
