Troubleshooting
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.
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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.
A household fuse Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Make sure the air conditioner is plugged into a
has blown or circuit properly grounded outlet as described in the Installation Instructions.
breaker has tripped.
The Fan Control is Turn the Fan Control to an active setting.
turned to the OFF
position.
The local power has Wait for power to be restored.
failed.
The unit blows fuses or trips circuit breakers
Check if . . . Then . . .
Too many appliances Unplug or relocate appliances that share the same circuit.
are being used on the
same circuit.
Time-delay fuse or Replace with a time-delay fuse or circuit breaker of the correct capacity. Check with your
circuit breaker of the local utility company for the correct capacity.
wrong capacity is
being used.
An extension cord is Do not use an extension cord with this or any other appliance.
being used.
You are trying to Wait at least 3 minutes after turning Fan Control off before trying to restart the air
restart the air conditioner.
conditioner too soon
after turning Fan
Control off.
The air conditioner seems to run too much
Check if . . . Then . . .
The current air, The use of more efficient components may cause the air conditioner to run longer than
conditioner replaced an older model, but the total energy consumption will be less. Newer air conditioners do not
an older model. 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.
The unit is in a Use exhaust vent fans while cooking or bathing and try not to use heat-producing appli-
heavily occupied ances during the hottest part of the day. A higher capacity air conditioner may be required
room or heat- depending on the size of the room being cooled.
producing
appliances are in
use in the room.
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