Panasonic 1HP Aircond Louvre / Swing Motor DIY Replacement
When your aircond unit is getting aging, most likely you will be facing such issue where the louvre is not able to open up to max, or not even halfway (and auto-swing is not working). This will definitely limiting the cold air flow to flow to a distance away.
This problem is normally caused by malfunction of louvre motor. For Panasonic 1HP aircond, it is very easy to source online for the replacement parts. Just look for the one labelled as "28BYJ46" 12V DC Motor. It might cost you RM15 (for OEM) to RM30 or even more (for original parts). Examples shown as below, I am using "Tokayp" brand bought from Lazada this time.
You do not need special tools to dismantle the aircond front grille, just a screwdriver will do. Of course, you will need some basic know-how on how to do proper dismantle and re-assemble the cover and parts.
1) Remember to power OFF the aircond before start any activities.
2) Lift open the vertical vane gently
3) Remove the 2 caps and 2 screws at the bottom of the discharge vane
4) Hold both sides of the front grille and remove it by pulling up and toward yourself gently
5) Take out the front grille from indoor unit
6) You can find the louvre motor located at the right side
8) Get the new louvre motor and screw it onto the same location as replacement.
9) Power ON and test its functionality, then re-assemble the front grille back according to reverse order.
10) After completed re-assemble process, you may now switch ON the aircond and the louvre motor will operate as desired.
