EdgeStar Portable Air Conditioner
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Issue
Possible Cause
Solution
My air conditioner is
not cooling at all.
Unit is not operating
in cooling mode.
Set the unit to be in
cooling mode, and lower
the set temperature.
The compressor is
not on.
The compressor may
take up to 3 minutes to
turn on, or longer if it is
too warm.
The ambient
temperature is too
high.
Lower the room
temperature to be below
90°F degrees.
The filter may be
dusty or blocked.
Clean the filters.
Blocked exhaust
port.
Remove any
obstructions in the
exhaust hose and port.
My air conditioner
blows cold air, but
does not lower the
room temperature.
The unit is not
vented.
The unit must be
vented.
The area of the room
is too large.
Minimize the size of the
area to be cooled, i.e.
adding a drop ceiling.
Use more than one unit
to cool the area, or use
a larger unit.
Open windows and
doors.
Close any open doors
and windows.
Too many heat
sources.
Remove or shut off
additional heat sources
such as radio
equipment, servers, etc.
The room/garage
may be inadequately
insulated.
Ensure room where unit
to be operated is
properly insulated.
The ambient
temperature is too
high.
The unit may not work if
the room temperature is
above 90°F.
Direct sunlight is
heating the room.
Close curtains or pull
down blinds, and
minimize the direct
sunlight into the room.
The filter may be
dusty or blocked.
Clean the filter and
replace it if needed.
Obstructed air intake
or exhaust ports.
Remove anything
blocking the ports.
My air conditioner is
not heating properly.
The heat pump will
not work properly if
ambient temperature
is below 50F.
Use heat function when
temperatures rises
above 50F.
TIP:
Run the unit before it is
needed. For example, run the unit
in the morning before the area
gets hot, and continue to run the
unit all day long in order to
maintain a low temperature.
