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Luxaire Central air conditioner won't turn on

When a Luxaire central air conditioner won't turn on, the problem is usually in the low-voltage control circuit or incoming power. The most likely cause is a failed transformer, which should send 24 volts from the furnace control board to the wall thermostat and outdoor condensing unit contactor. Next, a defective control board may prevent the contactor from receiving its 24-volt signal or stop power from reaching the blower motor. If the thermostat display is blank, replace its batteries if it uses them. Then check for a tripped circuit breaker, blown fuse, or turned-off disconnect, and confirm the furnace or air handler has power. A failed wall thermostat or thermostat wiring is less common, but either can keep the air conditioner from starting. This troubleshooting involves 24-volt controls and potentially dangerous 240-volt line voltage, so do not work inside the disconnect box or condensing unit unless you are qualified. A licensed HVAC technician should handle live voltage testing and control-board diagnosis. Enter your Luxaire model number to find the exact replacement transformer, control board, thermostat, or other part for your specific central air conditioner.

01 - Luxaire Central Air Conditioner Transformer

The furnace control board sends a low voltage signal of 24 volts to the thermostat. When the themostat cooling contacts close, a 24 volt signal is sent to the contactor coil, closing the high voltage circuit and sending power to the condensing unit components. Some furnaces have a separate transformer for the 24 volt circuit, so if the contactor is not receiving the proper voltage when the thermostat cooling contacts are closed, it's likely this transformer has failed and the component will need to be replaced.
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02 - Luxaire Central Air Conditioner Control Board

If the central air condensing unit contactor is not receiving 24 volts or power is not getting to the furnace blower motor, a possible cause is a defective furnace control board. While this is not a common problem, if all other potentially faulty components are working properly, the control board should be replaced.
Highly Likely

03 - Wall Thermostat Batteries

Most wall thermostats are either powered by an enclosed battery or by the furnace or air handler transformer. If the thermostat display is dead, you can remove the thermostat cover and look for replaceable batteries. Replace the batteries if needed and check operation.
Common

04 - Incoming Power Problem

Check to see if there is power to the furnace or air handler. One or more indicator lights on the control board should be illuminated. If there is no power to the furnace or air handler, check to see if a circuit breaker has tripped or a fuse has blown. Confirm the power switch on the side of the unit is turned on.
Common

05 - Luxaire Central Air Conditioner Wall Thermostat

The furnace control board sends a low voltage signal of 24 volts to the contactor through the wall thermostat. When the contactor receives the signal from the wall thermostat, it closes the circuit, sending voltage to the condensing unit components. There should be 24 volts between the common (“C”) and yellow (“Y”) thermostat wire terminals on the furnace control board when the wall thermostat is in the cooling mode. You can check for this voltage with a multimeter. If voltage is not reaching the contactor, it's likely the wall thermostat is defective and will need to be replaced.
Less Common

06 - Luxaire Central Air Conditioner Wifi Thermostat

The furnace control board sends a low voltage signal of 24 volts to the contactor through the WiFi thermostat. When the contactor receives the signal from the WiFi thermostat, it closes the circuit, sending voltage to the condensing unit components. There should be 24 volts between the common (“C”) and yellow (“Y”) thermostat wire terminals on the furnace control board when the WiFi thermostat is in the cooling mode. You can check for this voltage with a multimeter. If voltage is not reaching the contactor, it's likely the WiFi thermostat is defective and will need to be replaced.
Less Common

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my Luxaire central air conditioner not turning on?
What should I check if my Luxaire thermostat is not turning on the AC?
Why is my Luxaire outdoor AC unit not turning on even though the thermostat works?
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