Kenmore 10,000 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. Norma operat on dur ng 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)

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 11)

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

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

Pinging or swishing sounds, efficiency. (Page 11)

Gurgling or hissing sounds. Evaporator - Normal noise of refrigerant passing through evaporation. (Page 11)

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

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

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Guide

Normal Sounds High Pitched Whine

Today's high efficiency

compressors may have a

high pitched whine during

the cooling cycle.

Sound of Rushing Air

At the front of the unit,

you may hear the sound

of rushing air being moved

by the fan.

Vibration

Unit may vibrate and make

noise because of poor wall

or window construction or

incorrect installation.

Gurgle/Hiss

"Gurgling or hissing" noise may

be heard due to refrigerant passing

through evaporator during normal

operation.

Pinging or Swishing

Droplets of water hitting

condenser during normal

operation may cause

"pinging or swishing"

sounds.

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