Whirlpool ACM492 warranty Troubleshooting, Normal operating sounds

Troubleshooting

Listed in the chart below are the most common problems consumers run into with their air conditioners. Please read through this chart before calling for service. It could save you the cost of a service call.

I PROBLEM	CHECK THE FOLLOWING
Air conditioner	Is the air conditioner plugged into a live circuit with proper
won’t run	voltage?
	Has the time-delay fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped?

I Air conditioner blows fuses or trips circuit breaker

I Air conditioner turns on and off

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does not cool the room

Is the Fan Control set to Off?

Has the local power failed?

Are time-delay fuses being used?

Is an extension cord being used? Do not use an extension cord with this or any other appliance.

Are you waiting three minutes before trying to restart the air conditioner?

Is the air filter clean?

Are the inside evaporator coils and the outside condenser coils clean?

Is there excessive moisture or heat in the room (open container cooking, showers, etc.)?

Normal operating sounds

When your air conditioner operates nor- mally, you will hear sounds such as:

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Droplets of water hitting the condenser, causing a “pinging” or “clicking” sound. Water droplets help to cool the condenser. Air movement from the fan.

Sounds also may be caused by house con- struction - such as vibration of the unit due to wall construction or unsteady window mounting area.

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