COOLING ONLY ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS: TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

Problem

Possible Cause

Action

 

Low voltage

Check voltage at compressor. 115V & 230V

 

units will operate at 10% voltage variance

 

 

 

T-stat not set cold enough or

Set t-stat to coldest position. Test t-stat & re-

 

inoperative

place if inoperative

 

Compressor hums but cuts off on

Hard start compressor. Direct test compressor.

 

overload

If compressor starts, add starting components

Compressor

Open or shorted compressor

Check for continuity & resistance

does not run

windings

 

 

Open overload

Test overload protector & replace if inoperative

 

Open capacitor

Test capacitor & replace if inoperative

 

Inoperative system switch

Test for continuity in all positions. Replace if

 

inoperative

 

 

 

Broken, loose or incorrect wiring

Refer to appropriate wiring diagrams to check

 

wiring

 

 

Problem

Possible Cause

Action

 

Inoperative system switch

Test switch & replace if inoperative

 

Broken, loose or incorrect wiring

Refer to applicable wiring diagram

Fan motor

Open capacitor

Test capacitor & replace if inoperative

does not run

Fan speed switch open

Test switch & replace if inoperative

 

Inoperative fan motor

Test fan motor & replace if inoperative (be sure

 

internal overload has had time to reset)

 

 

Problem

Possible Cause

Action

 

Undersized unit

Refer to industry standard sizing chart

 

T-stat open or inoperative

Set to coldest position. Test t-stat & replace if

 

necessary

 

 

 

Dirty filter

Clean as recommended in Owner’s Manual

 

Dirty or restricted condenser or

Use pressure wash or biodegradable cleaning

Does not cool or

evaporator coil

agent to clean

only cools slightly

Poor air circulation

Adjust discharge louvers. Use high fan speed

 

Fresh air or exhaust air door open

Close doors. Instruct customer on use of this

 

on applicable models

feature

 

Low capacity - undercharge

Check for leak & make repair

 

Compressor not pumping properly

Check amperage draw against nameplate. If

 

not conclusive, make pressure test

 

 

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Friedrich 2009, 2008 service manual Cooling only Room AIR Conditioners Troubleshooting Tips

2009, 2008 specifications

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