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.
Air conditioner will not operate.The MODE is set to POWER SAVER (on some models).
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
tripped. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Plug The air conditioner is not properly sized for your room.
into a grounded 3 prong outlet. See ?Electrical Check the cooling capabilities of your room air conditioner.
Requirements.?Room air conditioners are not designed to cool multiple
rooms.
Depending on model, the Power button has not been The filter is dirty or obstructed by debris. Clean the filter.
pressed or the Fan Speed control is turned to Off. Press
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. Clean the inside evaporator
and outside condenser coils. See ?Annual Maintenance.?
The local power has failed. Wait for power to be restored.
There is excessive heat or moisture (open container
Air conditioner blows fuses or trips circuit breakers.cooking, showers, etc.) in the room. Use a fan to exhaust
heat or moisture from the room. Try not to use heat-
Too many appliances are being used on the same circuit. producing appliances during the hottest part of the day.
Unplug or relocate appliances that share the same circuit.The louvers are blocked. Install the air conditioner in a
Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker of the wrong capacity location where the louvers are free from curtains, blinds,
is being used. Replace with a time-delay fuse or circuit furniture, etc.
breaker of the correct capacity. See ?Electrical The outside temperature is below 65°F (18°C). Do not try to
Requirements.?operate your air conditioner in the cooling mode when the
outside temperature is below 65°F (18°C).
An extension cord is being used. Do not use an extension
cord with this or any other appliance.The temperature of the room you are trying to cool is
You are trying to restart the air conditioner too soon after extremely hot. Allow extra time for the air conditioner to cool
off a very hot room.
turning the unit off. Wait at least 3 minutes after turning the
unit off before trying to restart the air conditioner.Windows or doors to the outside are open. Close all
windows and doors.
Air conditioner seems to run too much.The Exhaust control is set to OPEN (on some models).
The current air conditioner replaced an older model. The Push the Exhaust control CLOSED for maximum cooling.
Depending on model, the Temp/Time or Temperature
use of more efficient components may cause the air control is not at a cool enough setting. Adjust the TEMP/
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 adjust the TEMPERATURE
not emit the ?blast? of cold air you may be accustomed to control to a cooler setting by turning the knob clockwise. Set
from older units, but this is not an indication of lesser cooling
capacity or efficiency. Refer to the efficiency rating (EER) and the FAN SPEED control to TURBO or TURBO COOL.
capacity rating (in BTUs/hr.) marked on the air conditioner.The air conditioner is installed on the sunny side of your
house. Install your air conditioner in a more shaded window.
The air conditioner is in a heavily occupied room, or heat-
producing appliances are in use in the room. Use exhaust
vent fans while cooking or bathing and try not to use heat-Water drips from cabinet into your house.
producing appliances during the hottest part of the day. A
higher capacity air conditioner may be required, depending The air conditioner is not properly leveled. The air
on the size of the room being cooled.conditioner should slope slightly downward toward the
outside. Level the air conditioner to provide a downward
slope toward the outside to ensure proper drainage. See the
Installation Instructions. Reposition or shim the cabinet as
necessary.
NOTE: Do not drill a hole in the bottom of the metal base and
condensate pan.
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