Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips save time and money!
Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service.
Normal Operation
•You may hear a pinging noise caused by 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.
•You may hear the thermostat click when the 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.
Abnormal Operation
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| ■ The air conditioner is | • Make sure the air conditioner plug is pushed |
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| unplugged. | completely into the outlet. |
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Air conditioner | ■ The fuse is blown/circuit | • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and |
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breaker is tripped. | replace the fuse or reset the breaker. |
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| ■ Power failure. | • If power failure occurs, turn the mode control to Off. |
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| When power is restored, wait 3 minutes to restart the |
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| air conditioner to prevent tripping of the compressor |
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| ■ Airflow is restricted. | • Make sure there are no curtains, blinds, or furniture |
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| blocking the front of the air conditioner. |
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| ■ The THERMOSTAT may | • Turn the knob to a higher number. The highest |
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| not be set high enough. | setting provides maximum cooling. |
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Air conditioner | ■ The air filter is dirty. | • Clean the filter at least every 2 weeks. |
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does not cool as it |
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should | ■ The room may have been | are and Maintenance section. |
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| hot. | • When the air conditioner is first turned on, you need |
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| ■ Cold air is escaping. | to allow time for the room to cool down. |
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| • Check for open furnace floor registers and cold air |
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| ■ Cooling coils have iced up. | returns. |
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Air conditioner | ■ Ice blocks the air flow and | • See Air Conditioner Freezing Up below. |
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freezing up | stops the air conditioner | • Set the mode control at High Fan or High Cool with |
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| from cooling the room. | thermostat at 1 or 2. |
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Before you call for service...
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