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Fan motor noise. | Fan |
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| Blower |
| If cracked, out of balance, or partially missing, |
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| replace it. |
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| Loose set screw |
| Tighten it. |
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| Worn bearings |
| If knocking sounds continue when running or |
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| loose, replace the motor. If the motor hums or |
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| noise appears to be internal while running, |
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| replace motor. |
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Compressor will not run, | Voltage |
| Check voltage. See the limits on the preceding |
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| Wiring |
| Check the wire connections; if loose, repair or |
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| replace the terminal. If the wires are discon- |
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| and replace the wires. Check the wire connections; |
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| If not according to the wiring diagram, correct |
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| Rotary Swtich |
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| the circuit is open. |
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| Thermostat |
| Check the position of knob. If not at the coldest |
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| setting, advance the knob to this setting and |
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| Check the continuity of the thermostat. Replace |
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| the thermostat if the circuit is open. |
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| Capacitor (discharge |
| Check the capacitor. |
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| Replace if not within ±10% of manufacturer’s |
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| servicing.) |
| rating, replace if shorted, open, or damaged. |
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| Compressor |
| Check the compressor for open circuit or |
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| ground. If open or grounded, replace the |
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| Overload |
| Check the compressor overload if externally mounted. |
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| Replace if open. (If the compressor temperature is |
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| high, remove the overload, cool, and retest.) |
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Compressor cycles on | Voltage |
| Check the voltage. See the limits on the |
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| Overload |
| Check overload, if externally mounted. |
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| Replace if open. (If the compressor temperature |
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| is high, remove the overload, cool, and retest.) |
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