Non-Operational Air Conditioning Unit
Non-Operational Air Conditioning Unit is a high-severity electrical defect SURE inspectors have documented across 332 inspection reports. Highest concentration in Thornlie.
Causes
- dead batteries
- Undetermined (possible electrical fault, mechanical failure)
- Unspecified electrical or mechanical fault
- Undetermined malfunction
- Missing/faulty remote
Symptoms to look for
- Air-conditioning unit did not operate when tested
- Air-conditioning unit does not turn on or operate
- AC unit could not be operated or tested
- Air-conditioning unit does not operate
- Unit non-operational when tested
Remedies
- Engage a technician for investigation and repairs if failure continues
- Test before settlement (by providing remote/power).
- Engage a technician for investigation and repairs
- Request the seller to re-test its operation
- Test before settlement
Where we see this most
These suburbs show the highest concentration of non-operational air conditioning unit in our inspection data (minimum five observations). Click a suburb to see its full defect profile.
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Curated entries in Electrical
- Curated 3–5/5Exposed Electrical Wiring in Accessible Area
Electrical wiring not properly enclosed in conduit or behind wall linings in areas accessible to occupants, including subfloor spaces, garages, and laundries. Presents shock hazard and does not comply with AS/NZS 3000 wiring rules.
- Curated 2–5/5Non-Compliant or Overloaded Switchboard
Switchboard not meeting current AS/NZS 3000 requirements, including missing RCDs (safety switches), overcrowded circuits, or outdated ceramic fuses. Common in pre-2000 Perth and Sydney homes that have not been upgraded.