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Troubleshooting Tips.
Normal Operating Sounds
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water being picked up and 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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compressor cycles on and off.
Water will collect in the base pan during
high humidity or on rainy days. The water
may overflow and drip from the outdoor side
of the unit.
The fan may run even when the compressor
does not.
Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Air conditioner
The air conditioner
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does not start
is unplugged.
completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit
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breaker is tripped.
the fuse or reset the breaker.
Power failure.
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used after the power is restored.
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3 minutes) to prevent tripping of the compressor
overload. For this reason, the unit may not start
normal cooling for 3 minutes after it is turned
back
on.
The current interrupter
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button located on the power cord plug.
device is tripped.
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button will not stay engaged, discontinue
use of the air conditioner and contact a qualified
service
technician.
Air conditioner does
Airflow is restricted.
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not cool as it should
blocking the front of the air conditioner.
The temp control may
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not be set correctly.
The air filter is dirty.
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See the Care and Cleaning section.
The room may have been hot.
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to allow time for the room to cool down.
Cold air is escaping.
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Cooling coils have iced up.
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Air conditioner
Ice blocks the air flow
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freezing up
and stops the air conditioner
High Fan or High Cool with the Temp at 1 or 2.
from cooling the room.
Water drips outside
Hot, humid weather.
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Water drips indoors
The air conditioner is not
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tilted to the outside.
slants slightly from the case front to the rear.
Water collects in
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base pan
and drains into base pan.
humidity; normal for a longer period in very humid areas.
