COOLING ONLY ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS: TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

Problem

Possible Cause

Action

 

Overload inoperative. Opens too soon

Check operation of unit. Replace overload if

 

system operation is satisfactory

 

 

 

Compressor restarted before system pressures

Allow a minimum of 2 minutes to allow pressures

 

to equalize before attempting to restart. Instruct

 

equalized

 

customer of waiting period

 

 

 

 

Check voltage with unit operating. Check for

Compressor runs for

Low or fluctuating voltage

other appliances on circuit. Air conditioner should

be in separate circuit for proper voltage & fused

short periods only.

 

separately

Cycles on overload

 

 

Incorrect wiring

Refer to appropriate wiring diagram

 

 

Shorted or incorrect capacitor

Check by substituting a known good capacitor of

 

correct rating

 

 

 

Restricted or low air flow through condenser coil

Check for proper fan speed or blocked

 

condenser

 

 

 

Compressor running abnormally hot

Check for kinked discharge line or restricted

 

condenser. Check amperage

 

 

Problem

Possible Cause

Action

 

Loss of charge in t-stat bulb

Place jumper across t-stat terminals to check if

T-stat does not

unit operates. If unit operates, replace t-stat.

 

turn unit on

Loose or broken parts in t-stat

Check as above

 

Incorrect wiring

Refer to appropriate wiring diagram

Problem

Possible Cause

Action

 

Poorly installed

Refer to Installation Manual for proper installation

 

 

 

 

Fan blade striking chassis

Reposition - adjust motor mount

Noisy operation

 

Check that compressor grommets have not

Compressor vibrating

deteriorated. Check that compressor mounting

 

 

 

parts are not missing

 

Improperly mounted or loose cabinet parts

Check assembly & parts for looseness, rubbing

 

& rattling

 

 

Problem

Possible Cause

Action

 

Evaporator drain pan overflowing

Clean obstructed drain trough

 

Condensation forming on base pan

Evaporator drain pan broken or cracked. Reseal

 

or replace

 

 

 

Poor installation resulting in rain entering the

Check installation instructions. Reseal as

Water leaks into the

room

required

room

Condensation on discharge grille louvers

Clean the dirty evaporator coil. Use pressure

 

wash or biodegradable cleaning agent to clean

 

 

 

Chassis gasket not installed

Install gasket, per Installation manual

 

Downward slope of unit is too steep

Refer to installation manual for proper installation

 

 

 

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Friedrich 2007 service manual To equalize before attempting to restart. Instruct