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Before you call for service…
Troubleshooting Tips: Save time and money! Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service.
Normal Operating Sounds
„  You may hear a pinging noise caused by
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.
„  You may hear the thermostat click when the
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
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does not start is unplugged. into the outlet.
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breaker is tripped. the fuse or reset the breaker.
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power is restored, wait 3 minutes to restart the air conditioner
to prevent tripping of the compressor overload.
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device is tripped.
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of the air conditioner and contact a qualified service
technician.
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not cool or heat (some the front of the air conditioner.
models) as it should
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not be set correctly. DECREASE – pad.
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See the Operating Instructions section.
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to allow time for the room to cool down.
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Cooling coils have iced up. ‡6HH“Air conditioner freezing up” below.
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freezing up and stops the air conditioner thermostat to a higher temperature to allow the ice to melt.
from cooling the room. ‡&KHFNILOWHUIRUFOHDQOLQHVV
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not working incorrectly. inserted correctly.
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tilted to the outside. case is level or slants slightly from the case front to the rear.
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base pan and drains into base pan. humidity; normal for a longer period in very humid areas.