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Too cool/warm and then too warm/
cool.
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Faulty thermostat. Test continuity of thermostat and wiring. Replace, if needed.
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Improper cooling anticipator. Check resistance of anticipator.
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Improperly located thermostat. Relocate thermostat.
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Airflow unbalanced. Readjust air volume dampers.
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Not cool enough on warm days.
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Dirty air filter. Inspect filter; clean or replace as needed.
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Dirty indoor coil. Inspect coil and clean, if needed.
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Not enough air across indoor coil. Check blower speed. Check duct static pressure and
filter.
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Noncondensibles. Recover charge. Evacuate and recharge.
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Recirculation of condensing air. Remove obstruction to airflow.
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Infiltration of outdoor air. Check windows, doors, vent fans, etc.
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System undersized. Refigure cooling load.
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Wrong type of expansion valve. Replace valve.
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Expansion valve restricted. Remove restriction or replace valve.
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Undersized expansion valve. Replace valve.
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Certain areas too cool, others too
warm.
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Dirty air filter. Inspect filter; clean or replace as needed.
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Dirty indoor coil. Inspect coil and clean, if needed.
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Not enough air across indoor coil. Check blower speed. Check duct static pressure and
filter.
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Infiltration of outdoor air. Check windows, doors, vent fans, etc.
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Airflow unbalanced. Readjust air volume dampers.
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Compressor is noisy.
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Overcharge of refrigerant. Recover part of charge.
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Broken internal parts. Replace compressor.
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Broken valves. Test compressor efficiency. Replace if needed.
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Expansion valve bulb loose. Tighten bulb bracket.
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Loose hold-down bolts. Tighten bolts.
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Heating Only—System runs—blows
cold air in heating.
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Internal compressor overload open. Test continuity of overload.
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Compressor stuck. Use test cord.
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Shortage of refrigerant. Test for leaks. Add refrigerant.
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Open element or limit on electric heater (heating only). Test heater element and
controls.
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Overcharge of refrigerant. Recover part of charge.
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Noncondensibles. Recover charge. Evacuate and recharge.
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Broken internal parts. Replace compressor.
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Inefficient compressor. Test compressor efficiency.
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Faulty reversing valve. Replace valve or solenoid.
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Faulty defrost control. Test control.
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Faulty defrost thermostat. Test defrost thermostat.
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Heating Only—Unit will not
terminate defrost.
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Faulty reversing valve. Replace valve or solenoid.
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Faulty defrost control. Test control.
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Faulty defrost thermostat. Test defrost thermostat.
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Heating Only—Unit will not defrost.
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Faulty reversing valve. Replace valve or solenoid.
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Faulty defrost control. Test control.
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Faulty defrost thermostat. Test defrost thermostat.
Problem
No Cooling/Heating
Cause/Test Method and/or Solution