Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairLG Air Conditioner Compressor Outlet Temperature Thermistor Replacement EBG61406003

LG Air Conditioner Compressor Outlet Temperature Thermistor Replacement EBG61406003

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This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the compressor outlet temperature thermistor on an LG Air Conditioner. The most common reason for replacing this part is if the AC unit is not cooling properly.

All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: LG

Step By Step Instructions

1
To replace the compressor outlet temperature thermistor in this lg built-in air conditioner…
2
… you will need a phillips-head screwdriver and a small flat-head screwdriver.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the unit’s power cord.
4
Remove the inlet cover by detaching it from the top first.
5
Pull the air filter up and out.
6
Use the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two mounting screws securing the front grille assembly.
7
Pull the assembly out from the bottom then lift up to detach.
8
Disconnect the wire connecter to fully remove the assembly.
9
If required, use the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two rear mounting screws securing the unit to its cabinet.
10
Unthread the two front screws located on the left and right sides of the cabinet near the bottom.
11
Now have an assistant help you to fully remove the unit from the cabinet…
12
… and set it on a towel or blanket.
13
Using the phillips-head screwdriver, unthread the four screws securing the support bracket.
14
Set the bracket aside.
15
Unthread the screw securing the control board housing cover.
16
Lift off the cover…
17
… then use the small flat-head screwdriver to help detach the control board frame from the housing.
18
Rotate the control board and frame out of the housing.
19
Cut the zip tie securing the thermistor and pull the thermistor out of the tube.
20
Release the thermistor wire from the control board housing retaining bracket as well as the control board frame retaining clip
21
Cut the zip tie securing the wire bundle.
22
You can now disconnect the thermistor wire connecter from the control board to fully remove the old thermistor.
23
To install the new compressor outlet temperature thermistor…
24
… first connect the wire connecter to the control board.
25
Use a new zip tie to secure the thermistor wire with the other wires in a bundle.
26
Secure the wire in the frame retaining clip as well as the retaining bracket on the housing.
27
Insert the thermistor into the tube…
28
… and use a new zip tie to secure the wire and insulation.
29
Reposition the control board and frame in the housing and snap the frame into place.
30
Realign the housing cover…
31
… and secure it with the screw.
32
Reposition the support bracket…
33
… and thread the screws to secure.
34
Now slide the air conditioning unit back into the cabinet.
35
Rethread the front screws on the left and right sides to secure.
36
Securing the unit with the rear cabinet screws is optional.
37
Reinstall the front grille assembly by first connecting the wire connecter.
38
Make sure the vent lever is accessible just below the horizontal louver as you insert the upper tabs into the slots in the frame, then position and snap the sides of the grille into place.
39
Rethread the two mounting screws to secure.
40
Realign the air filter by positioning the bottom edge first then snap the top of the filter into place.
41
Align the inlet cover hinge tabs with the slots in the grille assembly then snap the top portion of the cover into position.
42
Plug the power cord back in…
43
… and the air conditioner should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the compressor outlet temperature thermistor on an LG Air Conditioner. The most common reason for replacing this part is if the AC unit is not cooling properly.

All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: LG
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the compressor outlet temperature thermistor in this lg built-in air conditioner…
2
… you will need a phillips-head screwdriver and a small flat-head screwdriver.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the unit’s power cord.
4
Remove the inlet cover by detaching it from the top first.
5
Pull the air filter up and out.
6
Use the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two mounting screws securing the front grille assembly.
7
Pull the assembly out from the bottom then lift up to detach.
8
Disconnect the wire connecter to fully remove the assembly.
9
If required, use the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two rear mounting screws securing the unit to its cabinet.
10
Unthread the two front screws located on the left and right sides of the cabinet near the bottom.
11
Now have an assistant help you to fully remove the unit from the cabinet…
12
… and set it on a towel or blanket.
13
Using the phillips-head screwdriver, unthread the four screws securing the support bracket.
14
Set the bracket aside.
15
Unthread the screw securing the control board housing cover.
16
Lift off the cover…
17
… then use the small flat-head screwdriver to help detach the control board frame from the housing.
18
Rotate the control board and frame out of the housing.
19
Cut the zip tie securing the thermistor and pull the thermistor out of the tube.
20
Release the thermistor wire from the control board housing retaining bracket as well as the control board frame retaining clip
21
Cut the zip tie securing the wire bundle.
22
You can now disconnect the thermistor wire connecter from the control board to fully remove the old thermistor.
23
To install the new compressor outlet temperature thermistor…
24
… first connect the wire connecter to the control board.
25
Use a new zip tie to secure the thermistor wire with the other wires in a bundle.
26
Secure the wire in the frame retaining clip as well as the retaining bracket on the housing.
27
Insert the thermistor into the tube…
28
… and use a new zip tie to secure the wire and insulation.
29
Reposition the control board and frame in the housing and snap the frame into place.
30
Realign the housing cover…
31
… and secure it with the screw.
32
Reposition the support bracket…
33
… and thread the screws to secure.
34
Now slide the air conditioning unit back into the cabinet.
35
Rethread the front screws on the left and right sides to secure.
36
Securing the unit with the rear cabinet screws is optional.
37
Reinstall the front grille assembly by first connecting the wire connecter.
38
Make sure the vent lever is accessible just below the horizontal louver as you insert the upper tabs into the slots in the frame, then position and snap the sides of the grille into place.
39
Rethread the two mounting screws to secure.
40
Realign the air filter by positioning the bottom edge first then snap the top of the filter into place.
41
Align the inlet cover hinge tabs with the slots in the grille assembly then snap the top portion of the cover into position.
42
Plug the power cord back in…
43
… and the air conditioner should be ready for use.

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