- Locate the "Reset" button in the bottom right corner of your air conditioner's remote control. ...
- Unfold a paper clip or similar object and use it to push the "Reset" button.
- Wait while the unit resets itself. ...
- Follow the power cord from your air conditioner to the electrical outlet.
What would cause an AC unit to not turn on?
If your AC unit won't turn on, the first thing you should check is if there was a blown fuse or a tripped breaker. There's a good chance that the problem is a tripped breaker if the circuit was overloaded. ... However, it is also possible that a power surge caused your air conditioner to blow a fuse or trip a breaker.