COOLING ONLY ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS: TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Problem |
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| Sublimation: | When | Ensure that foam gaskets are installed in |
| between window panes & in between the unit & | ||
| unconditioned saturated, outside air mixes with | ||
| the sleeve. Also, ensure that fresh air/exhaust | ||
| conditioned air, condensation forms on the cooler | ||
| vents (on applicable models) are in the closed | ||
| surfaces |
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Water "spitting" |
| position & are in tact | |
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into room |
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| Follow installation instructions to ensure that |
| Downward pitch of installation is too steep | downward pitch of installed unit is no less than | |
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| 1/4" & no more than 3/8" |
| Restricted coil or dirty filter | Clean & advise customer of periodic cleaning & | |
| maintenance needs of entire unit | ||
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Problem | Possible Cause | Action |
| Insufficient air circulation thru area to be air | Adjust louvers for best possible air circulation |
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Excessive moisture | Oversized unit | Operate in "MoneySaver" position |
| Inadequate vapor barrier in building structure, | Advise customer |
| particularly floors | |
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| Replace | |
Plenum gasket not sealing, allowing discharge air | Check gasket. Reposition or replace as needed | |
to short cycle |
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| Restricted coil or dirty filter | Clean & advise customer of periodic cleaning & |
| maintenance needs of entire unit | |
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| Anticipator (resistor) wire disconnected at | Refer to appropriate wiring diagram | |
| or system switch | ||
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Prolonged off |
| Disconnect plus from outlet. Remove resistor | |
| from bracket. Insert plug & depress "COOL" | ||
cycles (automatic |
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Anticipator (resistor) shorted or open | & "FAN AUTOMATIC" buttons. Place | ||
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| warmest setting. Feel resistor for temperature. If | ||
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| no heat, replace resistor | |
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| Partial loss of charge in | Replace | |
| differential |
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| Evaporator drain pan cracked or obstructed | Repair, clean or replace as required | |
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| Water in compressor area | Detach shroud from pan & coil. Clean & remove | |
| old sealer. Reseal, reinstall & check | ||
Outside water leaks |
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Obstructed condenser coil | Use pressure wash or biodegradable cleaning | ||
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| agent to clean | ||
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| Fan blade/slinger ring improperly positioned | Adjust fan blade to 1/2" of condenser coil | |
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