Troubleshooting Tips.
Problem
Air conditioner
does not start
Air conditioner does
not cool as it should
Air conditioner
freezing up
The remote control
is not working
Water drips outside
Water drips indoors
Water collects in
base pan
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.
Possible Causes
The air conditioner
is unplugged.
The fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped.
Power failure.
The current interrupter
device is tripped.
Airflow is restricted.
The temp control may
not be set correctly.
The air filter is dirty.
The room may have been hot.
Cold air is escaping.
Cooling coils have iced up.
Ice blocks the air flow
and stops the air conditioner
from cooling the room.
The batteries are inserted
incorrectly.
The batteries may be dead.
Hot, humid weather.
The air conditioner is not
tilted to the outside.
Moisture removed from air
and drains into base pan.
What To Do
completely into the outlet.
the fuse or reset the breaker.
used after the power is restored.
3 minutes) to prevent tripping of the compressor
overload. For this reason, the unit may not start
normal cooling for 3 minutes after it is turned
back on.
use of the air conditioner and contact a qualified
service technician.
blocking the front of the air conditioner.
Decrease
pad.
knob to a higher number.
See the Care and Cleaning section.
to allow time for the room to cool down.
High Fan or High Cool with the Temp at 1 or 2.
or High Cool and set the thermostat to a higher
temperature.
inserted in the opposite (+) and (–) direction.
slants slightly from the case front to the rear.
humidity; normal for a longer period in very humid areas.
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.
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