Troubleshooting Guide
Frequently, a problem is minor and a service call may not be necessary, use this troubleshooting guide for a possible solution.
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE |
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Air conditioner will | No power to the unit. |
| Check connection of power cord to |
not operate |
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| power source. |
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| Check fuse or circuit breaker. |
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| Set FAN CONTROL to position other |
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| than "OFF". |
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Inefficient or no cooling | Dirty air filter. |
| Clean or replace air filter. |
| Inappropriate capacity |
| Check with dealer to determine proper unit |
| for application. |
| capacity for application. |
| Blocked air flow. |
| Remove obstruction from grill or |
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| outdoor louvers. |
| Power interruption, settings |
| Let fan run to restart compressor |
| change too quickly, or |
| (in approximately 10 minutes). |
| compressor overload tripped. |
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Noisy unit | Loose parts. |
| Tighten loose parts. |
| Inadequate support. |
| Provide additional support to unit. |
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Odors | Formation of mold, mildew, or |
| Remove drain plug and drain base pan. |
| algae on wet surfaces. |
| Replace drain plug. |
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| Clean unit thoroughly. |
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Water dripping outside | Condensation |
| Add flexible tubing to redirect water flow, |
| during hot and humid weather |
| see (Fig.14 Page 10.) |
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Water dripping inside | Unit. is not properly angled to |
| Unit must be installed on an angle for proper |
| allow water to drain outside. |
| condensation |
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| make adjustments. |
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Ice or frost | Low outside temperature. |
| When outdoor temperature is approximately |
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| 65 F or below, frost may form when unit is in |
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| cooling mode. Switch unit to FAN (only) |
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| operation until frost melts. |
| Unit air filter is dirty. |
| Remove and clean filter. |
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NOTE:
If circuit breaker is tripped repeatedly, or fuse is blown more than once, contact a licensed technician.
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