My GE window airconditioner wont turn on just blinks 88 and

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JustAnswer Customer from San Antonio, TX: my GE window airconditioner wont turn on just blinks 88 and every light blinks also.
JustAnswer Customer from San Antonio, TX: you can hit the power button and it turns on for about 5 seconds and then turns off again and beeps and blinks 88 ….model AHC08LYW1
Pearl Wilson: Assistant: When did you last replace the air filter for your GE air conditioner?
Pearl Wilson: Assistant: Are the air vents unblocked?
JustAnswer Customer from San Antonio, TX: the air vent is clean, unit is just over a year old.we live in mighigan so it only gets used from may to Sept
Pearl Wilson: Assistant: How long has this been going on with your GE air conditioner?
Pearl Wilson: Assistant: What have you tried so far?
JustAnswer Customer from San Antonio, TX: it happened last night when the power went out.
JustAnswer Customer from San Antonio, TX: I have tried to reset the plug power surge button, but that doesn't help
Pearl Wilson: Assistant: Anything else we should know to help you best?
JustAnswer Customer from San Antonio, TX: no, like I said it only gets uses a few months out of the year.
canuck the pro: Handyman: Hi, I'm Mike and I have 20+ years of experience in the home improvement field.
canuck the pro: Handyman: I am sorry you are having issues.
canuck the pro: Handyman: I'll be glad to assist you today.
canuck the pro: Handyman: The issue is a communication error between the programming board and the control board.
canuck the pro: Handyman: Unfortunately the power surge from the power outage likely damaged the board and the main control board will have to be replaced.
canuck the pro: Handyman: Although it is no longer under warranty, I would suggest calling the manufacturer anyway.
canuck the pro: Handyman: They very well may send a replacement control board for free.
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[@MixSonidero]

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[@cantyouhearmeknocking1961]

GE does not sell the control boards for these units. Basically, it is a $450, 45 pound, POS that can't be repaired, and is heading to a landfill near you when it stops working after 1-3 years. Funny coming from a company that runs ads about how 'green' they are..