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Troubleshooting
You can solve many common air conditioner problems easily, saving you the cost of a service call. Try the suggestions
below to see if you can solve your problem without outside help.
Your air conditioner will not operate
h
A household fuse
has blown or circuit
breaker has tripped.
The Fan Control is
turned to the OFF
The local power has
Then . . .
Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Make sure the air conditioner is plugged into a
properly grounded outlet as described in the Installation Instructions.
Turn the Fan Control to an active setting.
Wait for power to be restored.
The unit blows fuses or trips circuit breakers
your local
utility
company for the correct capacity.
conditioner too
soon
The air conditioner seems to run too much
Check if . . .
The current air
conditioner replaced
an older model.
Then . . .
The use of more efficient components may cause the air conditioner to run longer than
an older model, but the total energy consumption will be less. Newer air conditioners do not
emit the “blast” of cold air you may be accustomed to from older units, but this IS NOT an
indication of lesser cooling capacity or efficiency. Refer to the efficiency rating (EER) and
capacity rating (in BTUs/hr.) marked on the air conditioner.
The unit is in a
heavily occupied
room or heat-
producing
appliances are in
use in the room.
Use exhaust vent fans while cooking or bathing and try not to use heat-producing appli-
antes during the hottest part of the day. A higher capacity air conditioner may be required
depending on the size of the room being cooled.
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