PROBLEMS WITH YOUR AIR CONDITIONER?
You can solve many common air conditioner problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the service.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SUGGESTED SOLUTION |
Air conditioner does not | No power to the unit. | Check connection of power cord |
operate. |
| to power source. |
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| The circuit breaker tripped or a |
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| blown fuse. |
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| Set OPERATION knob to |
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| position other than “OFF”. |
Inefficient or no cooling. | Dirty air filter. | Clean or replace air filter. |
| Inappropriate capacity for | Check with dealer to determine |
| proper unit capacity for | |
| application. | application. |
| Blocked airflow. | Remove obstruction from grille |
| or outdoor louvers. | |
| Power interruption, settings | Let fan run to restart |
| compressor (in approximately | |
| change too quickly, or | 10 minutes.) |
| compressor overload tripped. |
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Noisy unit. | Loose parts. | Tighten loose parts. |
| Inadequate support. | Provide additional support to |
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| unit. |
Odors. | Formation of mold, mildew, or | Remove drain plug and drain |
| algae on wet surfaces. | base pan. |
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| Replace drain plug. |
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| Clean unit thoroughly. |
Water dripping outside. | Condensation | Add flexible tubing to redirect |
| during hot and humid weather. | water flow. |
Water dripping inside. | Unit is not properly angled to | Unit must be installed on an |
| allow water to drain outside. | angle for proper condensation |
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| |
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| make adjustments. |
Ice or frost | Low outside temperature. | When outdoor temperature is |
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| approximately 65ºF or below, |
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| frost may form when unit is in |
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| cooling mode. Switch unit to |
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| FAN (only) operation until frost |
| Unit air filter is dirty. | melts. |
| Remove and clean filter. |
NOTE:
If circuit breaker is tripped repeatedly, or fuse is blown more than once, contact a qualified technician.
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