Herbert T Brooklyn , NY September 10, 2016 A torn air coditioning filter only a special filter could be used for this machine I could find the filter anywhere.. Even GE stopped supplying it, even the air conditioner was less than 10 tears old. Appliance was the only place that had it. They shipped to me promptly. during a heat wave. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes