The unit turns on and off too much,.or does not cool room
Check if ... | Then ... |
The air conditioner is not | Check the cooling capabilities of your room air conditioner. Room air conditioners are |
properly sized for your | not designed to cool multiple rooms. |
room. |
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The filter is dirty or | Clean the filter. See page 14. |
obstructed by debris. |
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The inside evaporator and | Clean the inside evaporator and outside condenser coils. See page 18. |
outside condenser coils are |
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dirty or obstructed by debris. |
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There is excessive heat or | Use a fan to exhaust heat or moisture from the room. Try not to use |
moisture (open container | appliances during the hottest part of the day. |
cooking, showers, etc.) |
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in the room. |
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The louvers are blocked. | Install the air conditioner in a location where the louvers are free from curtains, blinds, |
| furniture, etc. |
The outside temperature is | Do not try to operate your air conditioner when the outside temperature is below |
below65°F(18%). | 65°F (18°C). |
The temperature of the | Allow extraI time for the air conditioner to cool off a very hot room. |
room you are trying to cool |
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is extremely hot. |
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Windows or doors to the outside are open.
The Air or Exhaust Control is set to FRESH AIR/EXHAUST/ OPEN (on some models).
The Thermostat is not at a cool enough setting.
The air conditioner is installed on the sunny side of your house.
Close all windows and doors.
Set the Air or Exhaust Control to OFF/CLOSED for maximum cooling.
Adjust the Thermostat to a cooler setting by turning the knob clockwise. Turn Fan Control to HIGH.
Install your air conditioner in a more shaded window.
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Water drips from cabinet
Check if ...
The air conditioner is not properly leveled. The air conditioner should slope slightly downward toward the outside.
into your house
Then ...
Level the air conditioner to provide a %” downward slope toward the outside (l/2bubble on a carpenter’s level [or 1.l degrees]) to ensure proper drainage. See the Installation Instructions for an illustration. Reposition or shim the cabinet as necessary.
NOTE: Do NOT drill a hole in the bottom of the metal base and condensate pan.
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