Air conditioner cycles on and off too much, or does not cool room in cooling mode.
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The air conditioner is not | Check the cooling capabilities of your room air conditioner. Room air conditioners are |
properly sized for your room. | not designed to cool multiple rooms. |
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The filter is dirty or | Clean the filter. See page 5. |
obstructed by debris. |
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The inside evaporator and | Clean the inside evaporator and outside condenser coils. See page 5. |
outside condenser coils are |
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dirty or obstructed by debris. |
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There is excessive heat or | Use a fan to exhaust heat or moisture from the room. Try not to use |
moisture (open container | appliances during the hottest part of the day. |
cooking, showers, etc.) |
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in the room. |
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The louvers are blocked. | Install the air conditioner in a location where the louvers are free from curtains, blinds, |
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The outside temperature is | Do not try to operate your air conditioner in the cooling mode when the outside |
below 65°F (18°C). | temperature is below 65°F (18°C). |
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The temperature of the room | Allow extra time for the air conditioner to cool off a very hot room. |
you are trying to cool |
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is extremely hot. |
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Windows or doors to the | Close all windows and doors. |
outside are open. |
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The temperature set point is | Adjust the temperature set point to a cooler setting. Set FAN SPEED to TURBO. |
not at a cool enough setting. |
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The air conditioner is | Install your air conditioner in a more shaded window. |
installed on the sunny |
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side of your house. |
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Water drips from cabinet into your house.
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The air conditioner is not | Level the air conditioner to provide a downward slope toward the outside (1⁄2 bubble | |
properly leveled. The air | on a carpenter’s level) to ensure proper drainage. See the Installation Instructions. | |
conditioner should slope | Reposition or shim the cabinet as necessary. | |
slightly downward toward | NOTE: Do NOT drill a hole in the bottom of the metal base and condensate pan. | |
the outside. | ||
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