TROUBLESHOOTING
You can solve many common air conditioner problems easily,
saving you the cost of a service call. Try the suggestions below to Air conditioner cycles on and off too much or does not
see whether you can solve your problem without outside help.cool.
The MODE is set to POWER SAVER (on some models).
Air conditioner will not operate.Use Power Saver only when you are away from home or
The power supply cord is unplugged. Plug into a grounded asleep, since the fan does not circulate the room air
3 prong outlet. See ?Electrical Requirements.?continuously. Use LOW, HIGH or TURBO for your best
comfort.
A household fuse has blown or circuit breaker has
The air conditioner is not properly sized for your room.
tripped. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Plug Check the cooling capabilities of your room air conditioner.
into a grounded 3 prong outlet. See ?Electrical
Requirements.?Room air conditioners are not designed to cool multiple
rooms.
Depending on model, the Power button has not been
pressed or the Fan Speed control is turned to Off. Press The filter is dirty or obstructed by debris. Clean the filter.
POWER button or turn the FAN SPEED control to an active The inside evaporator and outside condenser coils are
setting.dirty or obstructed by debris. See ?Annual Maintenance.?
The local power has failed. Wait for power to be restored.There is excessive heat or moisture (open container
cooking, showers, etc.) in the room. Use a fan to exhaust
heat or moisture from the room. Try not to use heat-
Air conditioner blows fuses or trips circuit breakers.
producing appliances during the hottest part of the day.
Too many appliances are being used on the same circuit. The louvers are blocked. Install the air conditioner in a
Unplug or relocate appliances that share the same circuit.location where the louvers are free from curtains, blinds,
Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker of the wrong capacity furniture, etc.
is being used. Replace with a time-delay fuse or circuit The outside temperature is below 65°F (18°C). Do not try to
breaker of the correct capacity. See ?Electrical operate your air conditioner in the cooling mode when the
Requirements.?outside temperature is below 65°F (18°C).
An extension cord is being used. Do not use an extension The temperature of the room you are trying to cool is
cord with this or any other appliance.extremely hot. Allow extra time for the air conditioner to cool
You are trying to restart the air conditioner too soon after off a very hot room.
turning the unit off. Wait at least 3 minutes after turning the Windows or doors to the outside are open. Close all
unit off before trying to restart the air conditioner.windows and doors.
The Exhaust control is set to OPEN (on some models).
Air conditioner seems to run too much.Push the Exhaust control CLOSED for maximum cooling.
Depending on model, the Temp/Time or Temperature
The current air conditioner replaced an older model. The control is not at a cool enough setting. Adjust the TEMP/
use of more efficient components may cause the air
conditioner to run longer than an older model, but the total TIME control to a cooler setting by pressing the minus button
energy consumption will be less. Newer air conditioners do to reduce the temperature or adust the TEMPERATURE
control to a cooler setting by truning the knob clockwise. Set
not emit the ?blast? of cold air you may be accustomed to the FAN SPEED control to TURBO or TURBO COOL.
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.Water drips from cabinet into your house.
The air conditioner is in a heavily occupied room, or heat-
The air conditioner is not properly leveled. The air
producing appliances are in use in the room. Use exhaust conditioner should slope slightly downward toward the
vent fans while cooking or bathing and try not to use heat-
producing appliances during the hottest part of the day. A outside. Level the air conditioner to provide a downward
higher capacity air conditioner may be required, depending slope toward the outside to ensure proper drainage. See the
Installation Instructions.
on the size of the room being cooled.
NOTE: Do not drill a hole in the bottom of the metal base and
condensate pan.
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