Common Problems And Solutions - COMFORT-AIRE RAD-101A Owner's Manual

Maintenance
and Service
Before Calling for Service
If you have problems: with your .air conditioner,
read the following information and
try to solve the prob_em_ If you cannot find a solution, turn off the air conditioner
and _ntact your dea_er,
Air conditioner does not operate
1. Ensure that the air _nditioner is plugged into a proper outlleL
2_ Check the fuse or circuit breaker.
3. Check whether the voltage is unusually high or low.
Air does not fee! ,cold enough on the cooling setting
1. Ensure that the temperature se_iings are correct.
2. Ch_k to see if the air filter is clogged with dust. If so, clean the filter.
3. Ensure that the air flow from the outside is not obstructed and that there is a
clearance of over 20" between the back of the air conditioner and the wall or
fen_ behind it.
4. Close all doors and windows and check for any source of heat in the r_m_
Before calling for semice, please review the folllowing list of common
problems and _lution&
The air conditioner is operating normally when:
• You hear a pinging noise. This is caused by water being picked up by the fan on
rainy days or in highly humid conditions. This feature is
designed
tO help remove
moisture in the air and improve cooling efficiency. See the section on Slinger
Fan, page 2,0.
• You hear the thermostat click. This iis caused by the compressor cycle starting
and stopping.
• You see water dripping from the rear of the unit. Water may" be collected in the
base pan in highly humid conditions or on rainy days. This water overflows and
drips from the rear of the unit.
° You hear the fan running while the compressor is silent. This is a normal
operational feature
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