ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING CHART - COOLING
9K BTU, 12K BTU, & 18K BTU
NO COOLING OPERATION
SCENARIO 2
Compressor runs but Blower/Fan doesn't
Yes
24V at
control wiring?
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| Before continuing |
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| check for Error |
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| Insure that Fuses |
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| Codes, see |
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| are good and/or that |
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| electronics control |
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| Circuit Breakers are |
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| diagnostics on |
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| on and voltage is 208/230 |
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| Set thermostat to |
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| Nothing operates, |
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| "Cool," and the Temp. |
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| below the present |
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| Room Temp. |
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| SCENARIO 1 |
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| Line voltage present |
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| Compressor and Fan |
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| Fan runs but |
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| See Refrigerant Circuit |
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| “R” Terminal on board |
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| diagnosis if unit still is |
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| not cooling properly |
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| 24 Volts present at |
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| 3 minute delay done |
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| 208/230 volts present |
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| relay on board? |
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| and capacitor good? | No |
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Check Supply Circuit’s jumper at transformer. If okay, replace board
Problems indicated with
Control Transformer replace board
Problems indicated
with
control wiring. Fix.
Wait until done
Replace board
Yes
Repair or replace what is needed
Is Line Voltage present
at Motor Leads?
Yes
Check Capacitor, is
Capacitor Good?
Yes
Motor should run
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No
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Problems indicated
in Blower Relay of board
Replace Capacitor
Possible motor
problem indicated.
Check motor
thoroughly
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| Supply Circuit |
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| Is Locked Rotor |
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| Voltage a minimum of |
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| Relays/Board | No | 197 Volts? |
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| Yes |
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| Allow ample time |
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Compressor and fan
motor should now
operate
Yes
See Refrigerant
Circuit Diagnosis if
unit still is not cooling
properly
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