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LG Air conditioner remote control not working

If your LG air conditioner remote control is not working, start with the simple checks before assuming the unit has a bigger electrical problem. Fresh batteries solve many cases where the air conditioner is not responding to remote commands, especially if the display is dim or the buttons only work part of the time. If new batteries do not help and the LG air conditioner still operates normally from the control panel, the remote control itself is the most likely failed part and should be replaced. If the remote appears to send a signal but the unit never responds, the issue may be with the main control board, which includes the infrared receiver that reads commands from the remote. A failed receiver or board can make an AC remote control not working problem look like a bad remote, so compare remote operation with manual button operation. Whether you need an LG remote control or main control board, enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement part for your specific air conditioner.

01 - LG 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 - LG 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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