Hotel Air Conditioner Not Working – (Steps to Diagnose and Fix)

It is terrible when the hotel air conditioner does not work while you are on your summer vacation. Yes, although you stay in a 5-star hotel, these kinds of incidents can happen. Thus, it is worth knowing what actions you need to take to handle such a situation.

If the hotel air conditioner is not working, what can you do? Here, we have explained all the aspects of this case. We will be discussing how you can fix it by yourself within a second, too. So you can enjoy your summer vacation without worrying about the air conditioner!

What are the Signs of a Malfunctioning AC System?

There are one or two air conditioners in AC rooms in hotels. They can malfunction in different ways due to various issues. These signs are prominent when it comes to a malfunctioning AC unit.

• Basically, the AC might not cool the room, although you have turned on it. And there might be inconsistent cooling inside the room.
• Sometimes, you are unable to turn on the AC using the remote.
• There are certain malfunctioning air conditioners that blow hot air instead of cooling the room.
• Some faulty AC units can make different unusual sounds. Mostly, you will hear a beep sound.
• Water leakage and unnecessary dampness around the air conditioner are another sign of a malfunctioning AC.
• You will smell some strange odors that come from the air conditioner, too.

What Causes a Malfunctioning Air Conditioner in a Hotel?

These things can cause the air conditioner to malfunction.

1. When the air filters of the AC have not been cleaned for a long period of time, they can be clogged. So it will not provide adequate airflow.
2. If the thermostat has some issues, it cannot control the temperature of the AC properly. As a result, the AC might blow hot air.
3. Refrigerant leaks are another cause of a malfunctioning AC. Then, the cooling effect will be reduced. This case can damage the AC considerably.
4. Sometimes, the AC might have electrical glitches due to wiring issues. Then, the AC fails to provide enough airflow.

What Do you Do When the Hotel Air Conditioner Not Working?

The best practice would be to contact the hotel staff and make them aware of it. Then, they will take the necessary actions to fix it.

Without having professional knowledge, you should not attempt to fix technical issues of the air conditioner.

Since you do not have the proper tools and knowledge, the AC can be even more damaged. Consequently, you may have to pay additionally for the AC you damaged.

Thus, make a phone call to the front desk of the hotel and explain the issue. Make sure to provide the necessary details. If you were trying to fix the case, do not hesitate to tell it.

Then, you can politely ask for assistance in this regard. If that particular AC needs a reset, the staff member will guide you on how to reset the AC. Or else they will send a staff member to fix it for you.

When there is a serious issue that takes some time to fix, hotel staff will ask you to move to another room that has an air conditioner. You need to be patient in such cases as a favor you do for the hotel staff.

How to Reset a Hotel Air Conditioner?

Resetting the air conditioner is the very first action you can take to fix a malfunctioning AC. Then, any temporary bug or glitch will vanish, so you can cool your room. Here is the order of steps.

1. First, turn off the AC.
2. Now, you can adjust the thermostat settings of the AC. You should select the ‘cool mode’ from three modes: cool, heat, and fan. Set the temperature to the level you want. It is not recommended to set the temperature at a lower level because the AC can freeze up.
3. If the AC still does not cool the room, you are advised to adjust the temperature. You might have set it at a higher level.

How to Reset the Circuit Breaker of the Air Conditioner? 

This is another point you should know. If you can reset the circuit breaker, it is possible to fix a malfunctioning air conditioner quickly.

1. Find the circuit breaker first. It can be located in a metal panel at the door of your hotel room.
2. Flip its switch to ‘Off.’ Then, the air conditioner will not receive power.
3. After that, you should wait some time to reset it. Thirty seconds will be enough. Within this time, the compressor will completely shut down.
4. When the time is up, the switch should be flipped to the ‘On’ position.

This technique might not work for all kinds of faulty air conditioners. But you can give it a try and see whether the AC can cool the room.

Why is It Important to Maintain the Hotel AC?

As a guest, you have the responsibility to point out faulty equipment in the hotel room. It is okay to tell the issue without hesitating because the hotel staff might not know about it.

From the perspective of hotel staff, they should take immediate action to fix the case because malfunctioning hotel equipment can be a black mark on the name of the hotel.

The guest may leave a negative comment about the hotel. Moreover, when the repair is delayed for a long time, the AC can be damaged further. Eventually, the hotel has to bear a costly repair.

Indeed, sometimes, the whole AC unit will need a replacement. Therefore, it is highly important to maintain the air conditioner unit in hotel rooms well.

Bottom Line

If your hotel room has a malfunctioning air conditioner, you should inform the hotel staff. Then they will fix it for you or offer another room with an air conditioner. It is not recommended to fix the AC without professional knowledge and tools. But it is possible to reset the AC and circuit breaker by yourself according to the instructions mentioned above.

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