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PROBLEM
AIR CONDITIONER
DOES NOT OPERATE
AIR CONDITIONER
“DOES NOT COOL
AS IT SHOULD”
OPERATING SOUNDS
WATER DRIPPING
OUTSIDE
WATER DRIPPING
INSIDE
WATER IN BASE PAN
(ON OUTDOOR SIDE)
POSSIBLE
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Not plugged in. Plug may have been bumped
by vacuum cleaner
or furniture.
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If plugged in, fuse could have blown or circuit breaker may have tripped.
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Curtain, blinds or furniture blocking the front of the air conditioner will restrict air flow.
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Thermostat Control
be set high enough. Turn knob to a higher number.
Highest setting should provide maximum cooling.
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Air filter dirty,
be cleaned at least every 2 weeks.
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Room may have been very hot when air conditioner was first turned on.
A11ow time for it to cool down.
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Cold air may be escaping through open furnace
floor registers and cold air returns.
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Cooling coils have iced
Lip.
To
melt ice, set the Selector Switch to HI FAN
or
COOL with the Thermostat Control to 1 or 2.
. Thermostat click, a metal sound, may be heard when compressor
on
off. This is normal.
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Fan runs continuously when Selector Switch is in COOL or FAN position.
This is normal.
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Excess water may overflow in excessively hot and humid weather.
This is normal.
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Air conditioner must be installed level for proper water disposal.
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This is normal for a short period in areas with little humidity; normal
a longer period in very humid areas. Moisture removed from
indoor air drains to rear of cabinet where it is picked up by a fan
and thrown
the outdoor condenser coil.
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