Portable Air Con Issue

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Hi all,
Newbie to posting on OC, but have always got answers to other quirky queries in my head on OC. Hoping to get an answer to my latest 'mishap' ;) (i'll fill yer in with the whole story, not that we've got anywhere to go :D)...

Here goes:
we have two portable aircons and have always had them close to the window using the original (short) ducting provided. we decided to redecorate and shift the furnishings around and thought why don't we move the units to a more permanent and neater location(I did read/hear somewhere that you're not supposed to use longer extractor pipes, but never got into googling why and at the time didn't think of checking it either)...so we thought what can go wrong :rolleyes: its only a longer pipe (!) we went for it....

...piping looking all neat an tidy now, plugged in the units, they worked fine (me smug with my workmanship, the boss happy)

...it didn't last, day 3 on both units i notice the temp not going down as quick as it used to, checked for any blockages, cleaned the filters, no improvement...sods law the warranty had just expired a month ago on both! We kept them off for a day to let them reset

day 4, both units now non-functional. On one i can hear what sounds like the compressor constantly clicking on and off. On the other the compressor isn't even turning on now.

now that the damage has been done i'm frantically googling, to no avail. But I do come across many people saying your not supposed to extend the length of the piping supplied but no one is saying why they just say take it to an air-con specialist (and none of them are UK based answers).

so my questions are:

1. Was it my extended piping that screwed up the internals?

2. (just for knowledge and to save someone in the future) if so how?

3. I'm guessing not, but can i do a diy part-replacement jobby?

4. Does anyone know of any reputable 'local' air con specialists in and around Birmingham?

Thanks a bunch in advance.
 
Thanks for the prompt response,
They were both left in the same room but no I didn't wait after plugging everything in, just turned em on.

The one clicking is an amcor kf10000e
The one not doing anything, not even blowing air from the exhaust is a blyss wap-12ea26

I can't see any wiring diagrams on the outside, guessing they're inside, which means I'll have to open them without breaking any clips etc... Will post back with the diagram when I've opened them.

In the meanwhile are the model numbers any help?
 
norm said:
If the back pressure is too great, I.e. by extending the hose further than recommended then you create two conditions, the unit can't exhaust the heat from the compressor effectively causing it to overheat, secondly the unit keeps working because the room temperature isn't dropping, overworking the compressor.

So in all likelihood the compressor is shot.
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Oh bugger, is there any continuity test I can do once I've got the thing open?

I'm hoping it's just a blown relay or summit :(. I'll get them opened up as soon as I can and will post the wiring diagram (if any)

Thanks
 
@Mr.Cookie who am I to argue with a pro, I won't be going down that route but will get a wiring diagram pic of each

@TBirdUK Will try that on its side trick, as for not using them, they've been dead for almost a month now, just my lazy ass is asking Now
 
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