Kenmore 25,000 BTU Room Air Conditioner Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 11)

Room Air Conditioner Troubleshooting

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THE AIR CONDiTiONER RUNS TOO MUCH

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Energy Saver is chosen. Inside blower continues operating for one minute to use as much cooling that is

available in the evaporator.

Current Unit replaced an older unit. Newer, higher efficiency Air Conditioner may run longer to cool the room. Total

energy consumption is less due to higher efficiency.

BTU size is too small. A higher capacity unit may be required depending on the size of the room being

cooled. (Page 9)

WATER DRIPPING FROM AIR CONDITIONER - INSIDE ROOM

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Unit is not properly installed. IUnit should be mounted on a 1/4" downward slope to the outside (1/2 bubble on a

Icarpenter's level) to provide proper drainage. Reposition or shim cabinet as

necessary. DO NOT drill drain pan.

WATER DRIPPING FROM AIR CONDITIONER - OUTSIDE ROOM

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Room is hot and humid. [Normal operation during hot and humid days.

THE REMOTE WILL NOT OPERATE AIR CONDITIONER

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Batteries are not installed properly. Verify batteries are installed properly. (Page 5)

Red light does not flash on the remote when the remote buttons Verify batteries are installed properly. Install a new set of batteries. (Page 5)

are pressed.

The remote is pointed at the unit. The remote may not work properly when used at extreme angles to the front of the

unit.

TYPICAL AIR CONDITIONER SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR

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High pitched whine or pulsating noise that cycles on and off. Compressor - Normal noise due to modern high efficiency compressors. (Page 12)

Rushing air sound. FantMotor - Normal noise of higher efficiency fans pushing air further into the room.

(Page 12)

Condenser - Normal noise of water hitting the condenser to increase energy

Pinging or swishing sounds, efficiency. (Page 12)

Gurgling or hissing sounds. Evaporator - Normal noise of refrigerant passing through evaporation. (Page 12)

Beeping. Electronic Control - Normal noise when electronic control settings are changed.

Vibration. Unit Vibration - Due to poor wall or window construction or incorrect installation.

(Page 12)

REMOTE SENSING DEACTIVATING PREMATURELY

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Remote control not located within range. Place remote control within 10 feet & 120 ° angle radius of the front of the unit.

Remote control signal obstructed. Remove obstruction.

ROOM TOO COLD

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Set temperature too low. IIncrease set temperature.

Remote Sensing activated and remote control located in Hot IRelocate remote control or deactivate remote sensing.

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