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Avoid Service Checklist
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense.
This list
includes common occurrences
that are not the result of defective
workman-ship
or
materials in this appliance.
OCCURRENCE
Air conditioner will not operate.
Air from unit does not feel cold
enough.
Air conditioner
cooling, but room is
too warm - ice forming
on cooling
coil behind decorative
front.
Air conditioner
cooling, but room is
too warm - NO ice forming
on
cooling coil behind decorative
front.
Air conditioner turns on and off
rapidly,
Noise when unit is cooling.
SOLUTION
Wall plug disconnected.
Push plug firmly into wall outlet.
Plug Current
Device Tripped. Press the RESET button.
House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.
Replace fuse with time delay type or reset circuit
breaker.
Selector Control
in OFF position.
Turn selector
to ON (some models)
or the desired
FAN or COOL setting.
Unit turned off by moving thermostat
to a higher number and then immediately
turning back to a colder number.
Wait approximately
3 minutes.
Listen for compressor
to start.
Unit turned off and then on too quickly. Turn unit off and wait 3 minutes before restarting.
Thermostat
set too low. Adjust thermostat
to higher number
for cooling.
Turn selector to a higher COOL position
Thermostat
set too warm. Set thermostat
to colder temperature.
Room temperature
below 60°F (16°C). Cooling may not occur until room temperature
rises above 60°F (16°C).
Temperature
sensing
tube touching
cold coil, located
behind air filter. Straighten
tube away from coil.
Outdoor temperature
below 60°F (16°C). To defrost the coil, set selector to FAN position.
Then, set thermostat
to warmer position.
Air filter may be dirty. Clean filter. Refer to Care and Cleaning
section.
To defrost, set selector
to FAN.
Thermostat
set too cold for night-time
cooling.
To defrost
the coil, set selector
to a FAN position.
Then, set
thermostat
to a warmer
position.
Dirty air filter - air restricted.
Clean air filter. Refer to Care and Cleaning
section.
Thermostat
set too warm. Turn thermostat
clockwise
to a colder setting.
Air directional
louvers positioned
improperly.
Position
louvers for better air distribution.
Front of unit is blocked by drapes, blinds, furniture,
etc. - restricts air distribution.
Clear blockage
in front of unit.
Doors, windows,
registers,
etc. open - cold air escapes.
Close doors, windows,
registers,
etc.
Unit recently turned on in hot room. Allow additional
time to remove "stored heat" from walls, ceiling, floor and
furniture.
Dirty air filter - air restricted.
Clean air filter.
Outside temperature
extremely
hot. Set to high cool to bring air past cooling coils more frequently.
Air movement
sound. This is normal.
If too loud, turn selector to lower FAN setting.
Sound of fan hitting water-moisture
removal system.
This is normal when humidity
is high. Close doors, win-
dows and registers.
Window vibration
- poor installation.
Refer to installation
instructions
or check with installer.
Water
dripping
INSIDE
when
unit
is
Improper
installation.
Tilt air conditioner
slightly
to the outside
to allow water drainage.
Refer to installation
cooling,
instructions
- check with installer.
Water
dripping
OUTSIDE
when
unit
Unit removing
large quantity of moisture
from humid room. This is normal during excessively
humid days.
is cooling,
Room
too
cold,
Thermostat
set too high, set to a lower number
on temperature
dial.
If These Solutions Fail, Call 1-800-444-4944
For Frigidaire Service.
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