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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Normal Operating Sounds
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thrown against the condenser on rainy days or when the humidity is high.
This design feature helps remove moisture and improve efficiency.
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off.
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The water may overflow and drip from the outdoor side of the unit.
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pinging noise. This helps cool the condenser. You can reduce this
noise by removing the subbase water plug.
Removing this plug will lower the Energy Efficiency of your until.
NOTE:
Do not drill hole in the base pan.
Troubleshooting Tips...
Before you call for service
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Water drips outside
Excessively hot and
•
This is normal.
humid weather
Water drips indoors
The air conditioner is not
•
For proper water disposal, make sure the air conditioner
tilted to the outside
slants slightly from the case front to the rear.
Water collects in
Moisture is removed from
•
This is normal for a short period in areas with
base pan
indoor air and drains into
little humidity; normal for a longer period in very
rear of a cabinet where a fan
humid areas.
blows it against the outdoor
condenser coil
