AR-MANDO Split AC Replacement Remote Control
ر.س35.00 Inclusive of VAT
Replacement remote for split air conditioners, with a large LCD display and a dedicated button for every function, Turbo, Mute, Eco, Sleep, I Feel, Anti-Mildew, Self Clean and Health. In stock at Cool.sa in Riyadh and Khamis Mushait.
Key Features
- Large LCD display showing temperature, mode, fan speed and timer at a glance.
- A direct button for every function, no nested menus, no double presses.
- Twelve operating functions including Turbo, Mute, Eco, Sleep, I Feel, Health, Anti-Mildew and Self Clean.
- Separate controls for vertical and horizontal louvre swing.
- Display button to switch the indoor unit’s LED off, useful in bedrooms.
- Runs on AAA batteries with no setup procedure.
- Compatibility confirmed from a photo of your old remote before you buy.
What every button actually does
Most people use three buttons on an AC remote: power, temperature and mode. The rest are there for a reason, and two of them either save electricity or protect the unit. Here is what each one means.
| Button | Function |
| MODE | Cycles the operating modes: Auto, Cool, Dry, Fan and Heat. |
| TURBO | Maximum cooling output at maximum fan speed, to reach the set temperature as fast as possible. Typically runs for a limited period, then the unit returns to its previous setting. |
| MUTE | Quiet operation, reduces fan speed and running noise. Useful in offices and meeting rooms. |
| ECO | Energy-saving mode. Limits the compressor capacity drawn, so consumption drops against normal running. |
| TIMER | Sets automatic on or off timing. |
| FAN | Selects fan speed: auto, mute, low, medium and high. |
| I FEEL | Uses the temperature sensor built into the remote itself, so the unit regulates to where you are sitting rather than to where the indoor unit is mounted. |
| SLEEP | Night mode, raises the set temperature gradually and lowers running noise. |
| DISPLAY | Turns the indoor unit’s lit display on or off. |
| ANTI-MILDEW | Runs the fan on after shutdown to dry condensation off the evaporator. |
| CLEAN | Self-clean cycle for the indoor unit, usually shown as “CL” on the display. |
| HEALTH | Air purification or ioniser function, depending on the unit’s model. |
One button worth knowing about: Anti-Mildew
That smell an air conditioner develops after a few days of running in humid conditions comes from condensation sitting on the evaporator after shutdown. Anti-Mildew addresses exactly that: it keeps the fan running briefly after you switch off, drying the coil before the unit stops.
In coastal areas and in rooms with little ventilation, this function matters more than most of what is on the remote, and most owners have never used it.
How to Check The Remote Suits your Unit
- Compare your old remote to the photo. If the button layout and the function names match or come close, it will very likely work.
- Check the function names specifically. I Feel, Anti-Mildew and Clean appearing together indicates a particular remote family.
- Read the indoor unit’s model from the side label or behind the filter.
- Send us a photo of the old remote and your AC model, and we will confirm compatibility before you buy.
Do not buy a remote on appearance alone. Remotes look alike and differ in signal protocol. One photo from your phone saves you a return.
When you need a replacement remote
- The remote is lost or broken.
- Some buttons no longer respond, even with fresh batteries.
- The display is faint, fragmented or blank.
- Battery leakage has corroded the contacts inside.
- The unit only responds from very close range.
Before blaming the remote: change the batteries first, then point the remote at your phone’s camera and press any button. If you see a flash on the camera screen, the infrared emitter is working and the fault is more likely in the air conditioner than the remote.
Why Buy from Cool.sa
- An HVAC and refrigeration parts specialist, not a general store.
- We confirm compatibility from a photo of your old remote, so you do not pay for something that will not work.
- We explain what the buttons do instead of selling the remote and leaving you to experiment.
- Stock in Riyadh and Khamis Mushait, with delivery across Saudi Arabia.
- Trade pricing for technicians, workshops and maintenance contractors.
Frequently asked questions
Q1. Does the remote need programming before use?
Fit the batteries and point it at the unit. If the remote belongs to your air conditioner’s family it works straight away. Send us a photo of your old remote before ordering and we will tell you.
Q2. What is the difference between Turbo and high fan speed?
High fan speed increases airflow only. Turbo runs the unit at maximum cooling output and maximum fan speed together to reach the set temperature as quickly as possible, and it typically runs for a limited period before the unit returns to its previous setting.
Q3. Does Eco mode really save electricity?
Yes. Eco limits the compressor capacity drawn, so consumption falls against normal running. The difference shows up most over long continuous operation.
Q4. My AC smells. Will a new remote fix it?
A remote will not clear an existing problem, but the Anti-Mildew button prevents it recurring. The smell comes from moisture left on the evaporator, and this function dries it after every shutdown. If the smell is already there, the unit needs cleaning first.
Q5. What batteries does it take?
Two AAA. If the remote will sit unused for a long period, take the batteries out, leakage is one of the most common causes of remote failure.
Order AR-MANDO Split AC Remote from Cool.sa
AR-MANDO remote in stock now at both Cool.sa branches. Order online for delivery across Saudi Arabia, or collect the same day in Riyadh or Khamis Mushait. Send us a photo of your old remote and we will confirm compatibility before you order.
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