Troubleshooting
You can solve many common air conditioner problems easily, saving you the cost of a service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve your problem without outside help.
Your air conditioner will not operate h
Then ...
Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage.
A household fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Make sure the air conditioner is plugged into a properly grounded outlet as described in the Installation Instructions.
The Fan Control is | Turn the Fan Control to an active setting. |
turned to the OFF |
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The local power has Wait for power to be restored.
The unit blows fuses or trips circuit breakers
your local utility company for the correct capacity.
conditioner too soon
The air conditioner
Check if ...
The current air conditioner replaced an older model.
The unit is in a heavily occupied room or heat- producing appliances are in use in the room.
seems to run too much
Then ...
The use of more efficient components may cause the air conditioner to run longer than
an older model, but the total energy consumption will be less. Newer air conditioners do not emit the “blast”of cold air you may be accustomed to from older units, but this IS NOT an indication of lesser cooling capacity or efficiency. Refer to the efficiency rating (EER) and capacity rating (in BTUs/hr.) marked on the air conditioner.
Use exhaust vent fans while cooking or bathing and try not to use
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