Friedrich SQ06, SQ10, SQ05, SQ08 Complaint, Cause, Solution, The outside temperature is below

COMPLAINT		CAUSE		SOLUTION
	Ɣ	The outside temperature is below	Ɣ	Do not try to operate your air conditioner in the
		60°F (16° C).		cooling mode when the outside temperature is
				below 60°F (16° C). The unit will not cool properly,
				and the unit may be damaged.
	Ɣ	The digital control is set to fan	Ɣ	Since the fan does not circulate the room air
		cycling mode.		continuously at this setting, the room air does not
				mix as well and hot (or cold) spots may result.
				Using the continuous fan setting is recommended
Unit Does Not Cool/Heat Room Sufficiently, Or				to obtain optimum comfort levels.
	Ɣ	The air conditioner has insufficient	Ɣ	Check the cooling capacity of your unit to ensure it
Cycles On And Off Too Frequently (continued).
		cooling capacity to match the heat		is properly sized for the room in which it is installed.
		gain of the room.		Room air conditioners are not designed to cool
				multiple rooms.
	Ɣ	The air conditioner has insufficient	Ɣ	Check the heating capacity of your unit. Air
		heating capacity to match the heat		conditioners are sized to meet the cooling load,
		loss of the room.		and heater size is then selected to meet the
				heating load. In extreme northern climates, room
				air conditioners may not be able to be used as a
				primary source of heat.
	Ɣ	This may be due to an excessive	Ɣ	If there are heat producing appliances in use in the
		heat load in the room.		room, or if the room is heavily occupied, the unit will
				need to run longer to remove the additional heat.
	Ɣ	It may also be due to an improperly	Ɣ	Be sure to use exhaust vent fans while cooking
		sized unit.		or bathing and, if possible, try not to use heat
				producing appliances during the hottest part of the
				day.
	Ɣ	This may be normal for higher	Ɣ	The use of higher efficiency components in your
		efficiency (EER) air conditioners.		new air conditioner may result in the unit running
Unit Runs Too Much.				longer than you feel it should. This may be more
				apparent, if it replaced an older, less efficient,
				model. The actual energy usage, however, will be
				significantly less when compared to older models.
	Ɣ	You may notice that the discharge	Ɣ	The energy efficiency ratio (EER) and cooling
		air temperature of your new air		capacity rating (Btu/h) listed on the unit’s rating
		conditioner may not seem as cold		plate are both agency certified.
		as you may be accustomed to from
		older units. This does not, however,
		indicate a reduction in the cooling
		capacity of the unit.

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