ElTroubleshooting
You can solve many common air conditioner problems easily, saving you the cost of a service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve your problem without outside help.
Your air conditioner | will not operate |
Check if ... | Then ... |
The power supply | Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage. |
cord is unplugged. |
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A household fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped.
The Fan Control is turned to the OFF oosition.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Make sure the air conditioner is plugged into a properly grounded outlet as described in the Installation Instructions.
Turn the Fan Control to an active setting.
The local power has Wait for power to be restored.
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The unit blows fuses or trios circuit breakers
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Too many appliances are being used on the same circuit.
An extension cord is being used.
You are trying to restart the air conditioner too soon after turning Fan Control off.
Then ...
Unplug or relocate appliances that share the same circuit.
Replace with a 15 amp
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Do not use an extension cord with this or any other appliance.
Wait at least 3 minutes after turning Fan Control off before trying to restart the air conditioner.
The air conditioner
Check if ...
The current air conditioner replaced an older model.
The unit is in a heavily occupied room or heat- producing appliances are in use in the room.
seems to run too much
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The use of more efficient components may cause the air conditioner to run longer than
an older model, but the total energy consumption will be less. Newer air conditioners do not emit the “blast”of cold air you may be accustomed to from older units, but this IS NOT an indication of lesser cooling capacity or efficiency. Refer to the efficiency rating (EER) and capacity rating (in BTUs/hr.) marked on the air conditioner.
Use exhaust vent fans while cooking or bathing and try not to use
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