Avanti PAC12000 Problems With Your Air Conditioner?, Troubleshooting Guide, Possible Cause

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.
		The circuit breaker tripped or a
		blown fuse.
		Set OPERATION knob to
		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.
Noisy unit.	Loose parts.	Tighten loose parts.
	Inadequate support.	Provide additional support to
		unit.
Odors.	Formation of mold, mildew, or	Remove drain plug and drain
	algae on wet surfaces.	base pan.
		Replace drain plug.
		Clean unit thoroughly.
Water dripping outside.	Condensation run-off is normal	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
		run-off. Check the unit and
		make adjustments.
Ice or frost build-up.	Low outside temperature.	When outdoor temperature is
		approximately 65ºF or below,
		frost may form when unit is in
		cooling mode. Switch unit to
		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.

15