TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Unit runs but does not cool

 

Possible Cause

Solution

Lack of air flow/heat exhaust (outer room)

Make sure fan is unobstructed; clean evaporator if necessary

 

 

Crankcase pressure set too high/low

Call Customer Service at 800-343-9463

 

 

Compressor not running

Call Customer Service at 800-343-9463

 

 

Unit undersized

Call Customer Service at 800-343-9463

 

 

Evaporator fan runs but compressor does not

 

Possible Cause

Solution

Compressor and/or starting components faulty

Call Customer Service at 800-343-9463

 

 

Compressor runs; evaporator fan motor does not

 

Possible Cause

Solution

Blown fuse or circuit breaker

Replace fuse/reset breaker

 

 

Faulty fan motor

Call Customer Service at 800-343-9463

 

 

Faulty fan relay

Call Customer Service at 800-343-9463

 

 

Compressor short cycles

 

Possible Cause

Solution

Evaporator blows on thermostat

Move thermostat

Dual pressure control improperly set

Call Customer Service at 800-343-9463

Unit low on refrigerant charge

Call Customer Service at 800-343-9463

Condensing fan motor/capacitor faulty

Call Customer Service at 800-343-9463

 

 

Compressor and /or starting components faulty

Call Customer Service at 800-343-9463

 

 

Humidity in cellar too low

Solution

Possible Cause

Install proper vapor barrier

Cellar vapor barrier not sufficient

 

 

 

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WhisperKool 8000 Unit runs but does not cool Possible Cause Solution, Compressor short cycles Possible Cause Solution

4000, 8000ti, 8000, EXTREME SERIES, PT-EXPL specifications

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