Air conditioner cycles on and off too much, or does not cool room in cooling mode.

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 room.

not designed to cool multiple rooms.

 

 

The filter is dirty or

Clean the filter. See page 5.

obstructed by debris.

 

 

 

The inside evaporator and

Clean the inside evaporator and outside condenser coils. See page 5.

outside condenser coils are

 

dirty or obstructed by debris.

 

 

 

There is excessive heat or

Use a fan to exhaust heat or moisture from the room. Try not to use heat-producing

moisture (open container

appliances during the hottest part of the day.

cooking, showers, etc.)

 

in the room.

 

 

 

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 in the cooling mode when the outside

below 65°F (18°C).

temperature is below 65°F (18°C).

 

 

The temperature of the room

Allow extra time for the air conditioner to cool off a very hot room.

you are trying to cool

 

is extremely hot.

 

 

 

Windows or doors to the

Close all windows and doors.

outside are open.

 

 

 

The temperature set point is

Adjust the temperature set point to a cooler setting. Set FAN SPEED to TURBO.

not at a cool enough setting.

 

 

 

The air conditioner is

Install your air conditioner in a more shaded window.

installed on the sunny

 

side of your house.

 

 

 

Water drips from cabinet into your house.

Check if ...

Then ...

 

 

The air conditioner is not

Level the air conditioner to provide a downward slope toward the outside (1⁄2 bubble

properly leveled. The air

on a carpenter’s level) to ensure proper drainage. See the Installation Instructions.

conditioner should slope

Reposition or shim the cabinet as necessary.

slightly downward toward

NOTE: Do NOT drill a hole in the bottom of the metal base and condensate pan.

the outside.

 

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