PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

TO CORRECT

 

 

 

 

Poorly installed unit.

Refer to Installation Instructions for proper

 

 

installation.

 

Fan blade striking chassis.

Reposition - adjust motor mount.

Noisy operation.

Compressor vibrating.

Check that compressor grommets have not

deteriorated. Check that compressor mounting

 

 

 

parts are not missing, and that shipping blocks

 

 

have been removed.

 

Improperly mounted or loose cabinet

Check assembly and parts for looseness,

 

parts.

rubbing and rattling.

 

 

 

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

TO CORRECT

 

 

 

 

Evaporator drain pan overflowing.

Clean obstructed drain trough.

 

Condensation forming on base pan.

Evaporator drain pan broken or cracked. Reseal or

Water leaks into room.

 

replace.

 

Poor installation resulting in rain

Check Installation Instructions. Reseal as required.

 

entering room.

 

 

Condensation on discharge grilles.

Dirty evaporator coil - clean.

 

 

Very high humidity level.

 

 

 

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

TO CORRECT

 

 

 

 

Thermostat differential too narrow.

Replace thermostat.

Thermostat short

Plenum gasket not sealing, allowing

Check gasket. Reposition or replace.

discharge air to short cycle thermostat.

 

cycles.

 

 

Restricted coil or dirty filter.

Clean and advise customer of periodic cleaning of

 

 

filter.

 

Tubular insulation missing from top of

Replace tubular insulation on bulb.

 

thermostat bulb.

(Applicable models.)

 

Thermostat bulb touching thermostat

Adjust bulb bracket.

 

bulb support bracket.

(Applicable models.)

 

 

 

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

TO CORRECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anticipator (resistor) wire disconnected

Refer to appropriate wiring diagram.

 

 

at thermostat or system switch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anticipator (resister shorted or open).

Disconnect plug from outlet. Remove resistor from

 

 

Prolonged off-cycles.

(Applicable models.)

bracket. Insert plug and depress "Cool" and "Fan -

 

Auto (MoneySaver)” buttons. Place thermostat to

(automatic operation)

 

 

warmest setting. Feel resistor for temperature.

 

 

 

 

 

 

If no heat, replace resistor.

 

 

Partial loss of charge in thermostat

Replace thermostat.

 

 

 

bulb causing a wide differential.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

TO CORRECT

 

 

 

 

Switches from

Thermostat sticking.

Change room thermostat.

cooling to heating.

Incorrect wiring.

Refer to appropriate wiring diagram.

 

 

 

 

 

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