How to Disconnect Air-Conditioner Wires

All of the electrical appliances in your home receive and transmit the electricity that makes them functional through their wiring. A portion of your air-conditioner's wiring runs from the thermostat on your wall to the main appliance. These wires control your temperature settings. A second set of wires run from the air-conditioner's capacitor to the motor. You must disconnect both sets of wires when disconnecting your air-conditioner completely.

Things You'll Need

• Screwdriver

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Turn off all power to the air-conditioning system.

   • 2

     Unscrew the air-conditioner's electrical access panel. Locate the capacitor.

   • 3

     Disconnect the FAN, COM and HERM wires from the top of the capacitor. Follow the wires to the appliance's motor. Disconnect the wires from the motor.

   • 4

     Open the thermostat. Unscrew the screws holding the wiring terminal.

   • 5

     Open the wiring terminal. Disconnect the heating, cooling and fan wires.