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HEAT / COOL ONLY ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS: TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
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| Heat anticipator (resistor) shorted (on applicable | Disconnect power to unit. Remove resistor from | |
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| Feel resistor for heat. If not heat, replace resistor | ||
Room temperature |
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uneven | Wide differential - partial loss of | Replace | |
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| Refer to appropriate wiring diagram. Resistor is | |
| Incorrect wiring | energized during "ON" cycle of compressor or | |
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| fan. |
Problem | Possible Cause | Action |
| Opened doors or windows | Close doors or windows. |
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| Dirty filter | Clean as recommended in Owner's Manual |
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| Check heat rise across coil. If unit operates |
| Unit undersized | efficiently, check if insulation can be added |
| to attic or walls. If insulation is adequate, | |
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Does not heat |
| recommend additional unit or larger one |
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adequately | Heater | Check for adequate fan air across heater. Check |
| control for open at 110°F & close at 100°F | |
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| Shorted or opened heater | Ohmmeter/continuity check |
| Incorrect wiring | Check applicable wiring diagram |
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