COOLING ONLY ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS: TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

Problem

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

 

 

Replace fuse, reset breaker. If repeats, check

 

Fuse blown or circuit tripped

fuse or breaker size. Check for shorts in unit

 

 

wiring & components

 

Power cord not plugged in

Plug it in

Unit does not run

System button in “OFF” position

Set correctly

Inoperative system button or open

Test for continuity. Check alarms. Correct

 

 

electronic control board

as needed.

 

Loose or disconnected wiring

Check wiring & connections. Reconnect per

 

control board or other components

wiring diagram

 

 

 

Problem

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

 

Dirty filter

Clean as recommended in Owner’s Manual

 

 

Check for dirty or obstructed coil. Use

 

Restricted airflow

pressure wash or biodegradable cleaning

 

 

agent to clean

Evaporator coil

Inoperative thermistor

Check alarms. Replace as necessary.

freezes up

Short of refrigerant

De-ice coil & check for leak

 

Inoperative fan motor

Test fan motor & replace if inoperative

 

Partially restricted capillary tube

De-ice coil. Replace capillary tube.

 

 

 

Problem

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

 

Excessive heat load

Unit undersized. Test cooling performance &

 

replace with larger unit if needed. See sizing chart.

 

 

 

Restriction in line

Check for partially iced coil & check

Compressor runs

temperature split across coil

 

continually & does

Refrigerant leak

Find leak and repair.

not cycle off

 

 

Compressor relay contacts stuck

Check operation of t-stat. Replace if contacts

 

 

remain closed.

 

 

 

Remote wall T-stat incorrectly wired

Refer to appropriate wiring diagram

 

 

 

 

Thermistor shorted

Replace thermistor or electronic control board

 

 

 

Problem

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

 

Compressor relay contacts stuck

Replace electronic control board

 

 

 

Electronic control

Temperature set at coldest point

Turn to higher temp. setting to see if unit

cycles off. If not, replace control board.

board does not

 

turn unit off

 

 

Incorrect wiring

Refer to appropriate wiring diagrams

 

 

 

 

 

Unit undersized for area to be

Refer to industry standard sizing chart

 

cooled

 

 

 

Defective thermistor

Replace thermistor or electronic control board

 

 

 

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Friedrich SS10N10*, SS14N10*, SS12N10*, SS15N30*, SM18N30* service manual Replace fuse, reset breaker. If repeats, check

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