April 19, 2023

Kenmore window air conditioner with heater error codes

Kenmore

These error code explanations can help you diagnose a problem with your Kenmore window air conditioner/heater. For repair how-to help, visit the PartsDirect repair help section, which includes repair help for window air conditioners, major appliances, lawn and garden equipment, garage door openers, vacuum cleaners and more. Search for your model number to find a complete list of replacement parts for your window air conditioner.

Error Code
Condition
DIY advice
ES

Evaporator temperature sensor failure

Check/Repair

Unplug the air conditioner and check the wire harness connections on the electronic control board. Examine the electronic control board for damage. Check for a pinched or broken wire in the evaporator temperature sensor wire harness. Replace the evaporator temperature sensor if it's defective.

How-to help
Possible parts
Evaporator temperature sensor, Wire harness, Electronic control board
AS

Ambient temperature sensor failure

Check/Repair

Unplug the air conditioner and check the wire harness connections on the electronic control board. Examine the electronic control board for damage. Check for a pinched or broken wire in the ambient temperature sensor wire harness. Replace the ambient temperature sensor if it's defective.

How-to help
Possible parts
Ambient temperature sensor, Wire harness, Electronic control board
HS

Air outlet temperature sensor failure

Check/Repair

Unplug the air conditioner and check the wire harness connections on the electronic control board. Examine the electronic control board for damage. Check for a pinched or broken wire in the air outlet temperature sensor wire harness. Replace the air outlet temperature sensor if it's defective.

How-to help
Possible parts
Air outlet temperature sensor, Wire harness, Electronic control board
OS

Outdoor temperature sensor failure

Check/Repair

Unplug the air conditioner and check the wire harness connections on the electronic control board. Examine the electronic control board for damage. Check for a pinched or broken wire in the outdoor temperature sensor wire harness. Replace the outdoor temperature sensor if it's defective.

How-to help
Possible parts
Outdoor temperature sensor, Wire harness, Electronic control board
CS

Condenser temperature sensor failure

Check/Repair

Unplug the air conditioner and check the wire harness connections on the electronic control board. Examine the electronic control board for damage. Check for a pinched or broken wire in the condenser temperature sensor wire harness. Replace the condenser temperature sensor if it's defective.

How-to help
Possible parts
Condenser temperature sensor, Wire harness, Electronic control board

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