Amana Window and Wall AC Recall: What Las Vegas Owners Should Check This Summer
A nationwide recall of Amana window and through-the-wall units is a good excuse to look at any secondary AC you're running in a casita, garage, or rental this season.
Key takeaways
- Daikin Comfort Technologies has recalled roughly 13,514 Amana window and through-the-wall air conditioners and heat pumps sold nationwide between April 2025 and December 2025.
- The concern is a heating element that can stay energized during a ground fault even after the unit is switched off, which the company says creates a fire or burn risk.
- Affected models are white units with 'Amana' on the control cover and model numbers starting with PB, AH, or AE, printed on a sticker along the front edge of the base pan.
- This recall only covers window and wall units and heat pumps, not central split systems, so most whole home AC setups in the valley are unaffected.
Figures drawn from the Daikin Comfort Technologies recall notice for Amana window and through-the-wall air conditioners and heat pumps, as reported in June 2026 consumer news coverage.
A Recall Lands on a Cooling Setup Plenty of Vegas Properties Still Use
Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, the company behind the Amana brand, has recalled roughly 13,514 window mounted and through-the-wall air conditioners and heat pumps sold across the country, with a small additional batch sold in Canada. The units went out through direct sales channels and heating and cooling dealers between April 2025 and December 2025, at prices generally between 850 and 1,500 dollars.
Central split systems are the norm for most Las Vegas houses, but window and through-the-wall units are still common in casitas, converted garages, older apartment buildings, and some rental units around the valley. If you or a tenant runs one of these as a supplemental unit for a guest room or workshop, it's worth a five minute check.
What Actually Went Wrong
According to the recall notice, the internal heating element in these units can remain energized during a ground fault condition even when the unit has been turned off at the controls. That means the part meant to warm the space in cooler months can stay live longer than it should, raising the odds of overheating plastic components or, in rare cases, sparking a fire.
The company has logged one report of plastic melting on a unit. No injuries have been reported connected to the issue so far, and this is being treated as a proactive fix rather than a sign of widespread failures already happening in the field.
How to Check Your Unit
The recalled units are white and carry the Amana name on the control cover. The specific model number sits on a white sticker along the front edge of the base pan, and the models covered by this recall all start with the letters PB, AH, or AE. If your unit doesn't match that description, or if it's a central split system with an outdoor condenser, it isn't part of this recall.
Why This Is Worth a Quick Look in July
Peak cooling season is exactly when a lot of secondary units get the heaviest use, whether that's a window unit cooling a home office addition or a through the wall unit keeping a garage gym comfortable. Checking a model number now takes a few minutes and beats discovering a problem mid heat wave.
It's also a reasonable moment for landlords and property managers with older multi unit buildings to do a quick sweep, since window and wall units tend to cluster in exactly those settings.
What to Do If Your Unit Matches
If your unit matches the description, stop using it right away and unplug it. The remedy process involves contacting Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing to start a refund request, which includes providing your contact details, cutting the power cord as instructed, and uploading photos of the serial number tag and the cut cord.
Once a unit is out of service, that's also a fine time to think about what replaces it. A properly sized ductless mini split or an upgrade to your central system can often cover the same room more efficiently than an aging window unit ever did. If you're not sure what makes sense for the space, that's the kind of question worth running by an HVAC technician before you buy a replacement off the shelf.
Quick Checklist Before You Keep Running a Window or Wall Unit
If you've got a secondary AC unit cooling a casita, garage, or rental space, run through this before the next hot afternoon.
- Look for the Amana name: Recalled units are white with the Amana brand printed on the control cover.
- Find the model sticker: Check the white sticker on the front edge of the base pan for the exact model number.
- Match the prefix: Recalled models begin with PB, AH, or AE. Anything else is not part of this recall.
- Check when it was bought: Units sold from April 2025 through December 2025 fall inside the recalled sales window.
- Stop use if it matches: Unplug the unit immediately rather than waiting for a convenient time.
- Start the refund process: Contact Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing to submit your information for a refund.
- Cut the cord as instructed: The remedy process asks owners to cut the power cord and photograph it along with the serial tag.
- Ask about a replacement plan: Talk through whether a mini split or central AC upgrade makes more sense for the space going forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this recall affect my central air conditioner?
No. This recall is limited to Amana window mounted and through-the-wall air conditioners and heat pumps. Central split systems with an outdoor condenser are not part of it.
What's the actual risk with these units?
The heating element inside can stay energized during a ground fault even when the unit is switched off, which the company says can lead to overheating, melted plastic, or in rare cases a fire.
Has anyone been hurt because of this?
No injuries have been reported. There has been one report of a unit's plastic casing melting, which is part of why the recall was issued.
What should I do once I confirm my unit is affected?
Stop using it and unplug it, then contact Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing to start the refund process, which includes cutting the cord and photographing the serial number as instructed.