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Fan motor noise. | Fan | If cracked, out of balance, or partially missing, |
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| replace it. |
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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 loose, |
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| replace the motor. If the motor hums or noise |
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| appears to be internal while running, replace motor. |
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Compressor will not run, | Voltage | Check voltage. See the limits on the preceding page. |
fan motor runs. |
| If not within limits, call an electrician. |
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| Wiring | Check the wire connections ; if loose, repair or |
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| replace the terminal. If the wires are disconnected, |
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| refer to wiring diagram for identification, and replace |
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| the wires. Check the wire connections ; if not |
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| according to the wiring diagram, correct the |
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| connections. |
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| Rotary | Check for continuity, refer to the wiring diagram for |
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| terminal identification. Replace the switch if the |
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| 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 restart |
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| the unit. |
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| Check the continuity of the thermostat. Replace the |
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| thermostat if the circuit is open. |
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| Capacitor (Discharge | Check the capacitor. |
| capacitor before | Replace if not within ±10% of manufacturer's rating, |
| servicing.) | replace if shorted, open, or damaged. |
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| Compressor | Check the compressor for open circuit or graond. If |
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| open or grounded, replace the compressor. |
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| Overload | Check the compressor overload if externally |
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| 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 preceding |
overload. |
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| electrician. |
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| Overload | Check 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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