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GE Air conditioner remote control not working

If your GE air conditioner remote is not working, start with the simple stuff before condemning the control system. Weak or dead remote control batteries are the most common reason a GE AC remote control is not working, so install fresh batteries and make sure they are seated correctly. If the air conditioner runs normally from the control panel but the unit is not responding to the remote, the remote control itself may be defective and need replacement. On some models, a window AC remote not working can also point to a failed infrared receiver on the main control board, since that board receives the signal from the remote and tells the air conditioner what to do. If only some buttons work, or the remote works intermittently after new batteries are installed, replacement is usually the practical fix. Enter your GE air conditioner model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact remote control, main control board, or related replacement part made to fit your specific unit.

01 - GE 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 - GE 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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