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Goldstar Air conditioner remote control not working

If your Goldstar air conditioner remote is not working, start with the simple stuff before blaming the electronics. Weak or dead remote control batteries are the most common reason a Goldstar window AC remote is not working, so install fresh batteries and make sure they are seated correctly. If the air conditioner works from the control panel but the air conditioner is not responding to the remote, the remote control itself may be defective, especially if only some buttons work or none of the functions register. The next likely cause is the main control board. On many Goldstar AC units, the main control board includes the infrared receiver that picks up the signal from the remote. If that receiver fails, even a good remote cannot communicate with the unit. RepairClinic.com can help you match the right Goldstar remote control or main control board to your specific air conditioner. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement part that fits your unit.

01 - Goldstar Air Conditioner Remote Control

First, try replacing the batteries in the remote control. If installing fresh batteries doesn’t solve the problem and you can still operate the air conditioner manually, the remote control might be defective. If you think the remote control is defective, replace it.

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02 - Goldstar Air Conditioner Main Control Board

The main control board has an infrared receiver that receives signals from the remote. If the infrared receiver is not working, the remote control will not be able to communicate with the control board. If you suspect the main control board is defective, replace it.

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03 - Weak or Dead Remote Control Batteries

The remote control is powered by batteries which may have become too weak for the control to work. Replace the batteries with new ones to see if that resolves the issue.

04 - Replace remote control

If the unit responds correctly when the control panel buttons are pressed, but does not respond to the remote control, or only certain functions of the remote control, the remote is likely defective and will need to be replaced. Refer to owner's manual for guidance.

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