GE AHM18 Troubleshooting Tips, Normal Operating Sounds, Problem, Possible Causes, What To Do

Models: AHM18

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Troubleshooting Tips.

Troubleshooting Tips.

Problem

 

Possible Causes

What To Do

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air conditioner

 

The air conditioner

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does not start

 

is unplugged.

completely into the outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The fuse is blown/circuit

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breaker is tripped.

the fuse or reset the breaker.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power failure.

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used after the power is restored.

 





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3 minutes) to prevent tripping of the compressor

 

 

 

 

overload. For this reason, the unit may not start

 

 

 

 

normal cooling for 3 minutes after it is turned

 

 

 

 

back on.

 

The current interrupter device is tripped.

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‡,IWKHRESET button will not stay engaged, discontinue use of the air conditioner and contact a qualified service technician.

Air conditioner does

Airflow is restricted.

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not cool as it should

 

blocking the front of the air conditioner.

 

 

 

 

The temp control may

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not be set correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

The air filter is dirty.

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See the Care and Cleaning section.

 

 

 

 

The room may have been hot.

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to allow time for the room to cool down.

 

 

 

 

Cold air is escaping.

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Cooling coils have iced up.

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Air conditioner

Ice blocks the air flow

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freezing up

and stops the air conditioner

thermostat to a higher temperature.

 

from cooling the room.

 

 

 

 

The remote control

The battery is inserted

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is not working

incorrectly.

inserted in the opposite (+) and (–) direction.

 

 

 

 

The battery may be dead.

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Water drips outside

Hot, humid weather. 

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Water drips indoors

The air conditioner is not

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tilted to the outside.

slants slightly from the case front to the rear.

 

 

 

Water collects in

Moisture removed from air 

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base pan

and drains into base pan.

humidity; normal for a longer period in very humid areas.

Normal Operating Sounds

„<RXPD\KHDUDSLQJLQJQRLVHFDXVHGE\ water being picked up and thrown against the condenser on rainy days or when the humidity is high. This design feature helps remove moisture and improve efficiency.

„<RXPD\KHDUWKHWKHUPRVWDWFOLFNZKHQWKH compressor cycles on and off.

„Water will collect in the base pan during high humidity or on rainy days. The water may overflow and drip from the outdoor side of the unit.

„The fan may run even when the compressor does not.

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GE AHM18 Troubleshooting Tips, Normal Operating Sounds, Problem, Possible Causes, What To Do, Air conditioner