Kenmore ac troubleshooting

Room Air Conditioner Troubleshooting Guide

THE AIR CONDITIONER WILL NOT OPERATE

Check if-• •

Then-"

Power supply cord is disconnected

Firmly push the cord into a live wall outlet having proper voltage. (Page 4)

House fuse has blown or circuit breaker tripped

Replace the fuse with a time delay type or reset the circuit breaker. (Page 4)

Power is OFF.

Push ON/OFF Button to turn ON. (Page 6)

Temperature setting is warmer than room temperature.

Set temperature to a lower setting. (Page 6)

Unit was turned OFF and ON too quickly.

Built-in delay will prevent compressor from turning on for 3 minutes.

Timer shut unit OFF.

Push ON/OFF Button to turn unit ON. (Page 6)

Touch Pad and Remote not responding.

Unit is in a locked mode. Unplug unit for 10 seconds, and then plug in again and

the controls will reset. (Page 4)

Power Cord has tripped

Press the RESET button on the plug head. (Page 4)

THE AIR CONDITIONER BLOWS FUSES 0

R TRIPS CIRCUIT BREAKER

Check if"

Then

House fuse has blown or circuit breaker tripped.

Replace the fuse with a time delay type or reset the circuit breaker. (Page 4)

Too many electrical devices are being used on the same circuit.Unplug or relocate electrical devices being shared on same circuit.

Unit is rated over amps.

Unit should be plugged into a single circuit outlet.

Unit is plugged into an extension cord.

Do not use an extension cord to run the unit. (Page 4)

Unit was turned OFF and ON too quickly.

Turn unit OFF and wait 3 minutes before restarting. (Page 6)

THE AIR CONDITIONER TURNS ON AND 0

FF BY ITSELF

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Then

Outside temperature is extremely hot.

Set fan speed at the fastest setting for maximum cooling. (Page 6)

ENERGY SAVER feature is on.

ENERGY SAVER feature does not circulate air continually. Set mode to COOL for

constant air circulation. (Page 5)

Timer turned unit ON or shut unit OFF.

Push ON/OFF Button to turn unit ON or OFF. (Page 6)

THE AIR CONDITIONER DOES NOT COOL THE ROOM - ICE BEHIND FRONT PANEL

Check if"

Then

Outside temperature is below 60°F.

Set mode to FAN ONLY and fan speed to fastest setting to defrost coil. (Page 6)

Filter is dirty.

Open front panel. Remove filter. Rinse or vacuum filter. Replace filter. Close Panel
(Page 9)

BTU size is too large.

A lower capacity unit may be required depending on the size of the room being
cooled. (Page 9)

THE AIR CONDITIONER DOES NOT COOL THE ROOM - NO ICE BEHIND FRONT PANEL

Check if--

Then

Filter is dirty.

Open front panel. Remove filter. Rinse or vacuum filter. Replace filter. Close Panel
(Page 9)

Temperature setting is warmer than room temperature.

Set temperature to a lower setting. (Page 6)

Room temperature is below 60°F.

Unit is not designed to cool below 60°F.

Front of unit is blocked by furniture, drapes, blinds, etc.

Clear away area in front of unit.

Back of unit is blocked by leaves, dirt, branches, etc.

Clear away back of unit.

Doors, windows, registers, etc. are open.

Close doors, windows, registers, etc.

Unit recently turned on.

Allow time to cool a larger room.

Temperature sensor is touching the coil.

Open front panel. Remove filter. Turn end of temperature sensor away from coil.
Replace filter. Close panel.

Excessive heat in the room being cooled.

Use exhaust vents while cooking or bathing. Limit use of heat producing appliances

during the hottest part of the day. (Page 9)

Vent control (on some models) is pulled open.

Push in vent control for maximum cooling. (Page 8) (CLOSED POSITION)

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Before you call Sears to have a Kenmore technician come out for a service call, try these common troubleshooting techniques.

1. Clean the condenser coil on the outside of your air conditioner if its compressor turns off before the room is completely cooled down. Vacuum the condenser coil with a brush attachment to ensure that dirt and debris don't clog the condenser and keep it from functioning properly.

2. Move any furniture or curtains away from the airflow path of the air conditioner to ensure that it functions efficiently.

3. Install the air conditioner in a window that does not receive direct sunlight if your air conditioner is not cooling properly.

4. Remove frost on your air conditioner's coils by taking the turning the air conditioner off and unplugging it. Remove the filters and wash them in warm water. After the filters dry, replace them. Defrost any remaining ice on the coils by setting the mode to "Fan" and the speed to "High."

5. Prevent water from dripping inside by ensuring that the drain hole is unplugged. If the drain hole is unplugged and water is still dripping inside, raise the front of the unit inside the house a quarter inch so that the water drains to the back.

Room Air Conditioner

Troubleshooting

Guide

THE AiR CONDITIONER

WiLL NOT OPERATE

Check if...

Then ...

Power supply cord is disconnected

Firmly push the cord into a live wall outlet having proper voltage.

(Page 4)

House fuse has blown or circuit breaker tripped

Replace the fuse with a time delay type or reset the circuit breaker. (Page 4)

Power is OFF.

Push ON/OFF

Button to turn ON. (Page 6)

Temperature setting is warmer than room temperature.

Set temperature

to a lower setting. (Page 6)

Unit was turned OFF and ON too quickly.

Built-in delay will prevent compressor from turning on for 3 minutes.

Timer shut unit OFF.

Push ON/OFF

Button to turn unit ON. (Page 6)

Touch Pad and Remote not responding.

Unit is in a locked mode. Unplug unit for 10 seconds, and then plug in again and

the controls will reset. (Page 4)

Power Cord has tripped

Press the RESETbutton on the plug head. (Page 4)

THE AiR CONDITIONER

BLOWS FUSES OR TRIPS CIRCUIT BREAKER

Check if...

Then ...

House fuse has blown or circuit breaker tripped.

Replace the fuse with a time delay type or reset the circuit breaker. (Page 4)

Too many electrical

devices are being used on the same circuit.

Unplug or relocate electrical devices being shared on same circuit.

Unit is rated over 7.5 amps.

Unit should be plugged

into a single circuit outlet.

Unit is plugged into an extension cord.

Do not use an extension cord to run the unit. (Page 4)

Turn unit OFF and wait 3 minutes before restarting. (Page 6)

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nit was turned OFF and ON too quickly.

THE AIR CONDITIONER

TURNS ON AND OFF BY iTSELF

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Th_

...

Ch_

if...

Outside temperature

is extremely

hot.

I Set fan speed at the fastest setting for maximum cooling. (Page 6)

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JENERGY SAVER feature is on.

JENERGY SAVER feature does not circulate air continually.

Set mode to COOL for

I constant air circulation. (Page 5)

JTimer turned unit ON or shut unit OFF.

I Push ON/OFF

Button to turn unit ON or OFF. (Page 6)

THE AiR CONDITIONER

DOES NOT COOL THE ROOM miCE BEHIND FRONT PANEL

Check if...

Then ...

Outside temperature

is below 60°F.

Set mode to FAN ONLY and fan speed to fastest setting to defrost coil. (Page 6)

Filter is dirty.

Open front panel. Remove filter. Rinse or vacuum filter. Replace filter. Close

Panel (Page 9)

BTU size is too large.

A lower capacity

unit may be required depending

on the size of the room being

cooled. (Page 9)

THE AiR CONDiTiONER

DOES NOT COOL THE ROOM mNO iCE BEHIND FRONT PANEL

Check if...

Then ...

Filter is dirty.

Open front panel. Remove filter. Rinse or vacuum filter. Replace filter. Close

Panel (Page 9)

Temperature

setting is warmer than room temperature.

Set temperature

to a lower setting. (Page 6)

Room temperature

is below 60°F.

Unit is not designed to cool below 60°F. (Page 8)

Front of unit is blocked by furniture, drapes,

blinds, etc.

Clear away area in front of unit.

Back of unit is blocked by leaves, dirt, branches, etc.

Clear away

back of unit.

Doors, windows, registers, etc. are open.

Close doors, windows, registers, etc.

Unit recently turned on.

Allow time to cool a larger room.

Temperature

sensor is touching the coil.

Open front panel. Remove filter. Turn end of temperature

sensor away from coil.

Replace filter. Close panel.

Excessive heat in the room being cooled.

Use exhaust vents while cooking or bathing. Limit use of heat producing appliances

during the hottest part of the day. (Page 9)

Vent control (on some models) is pulled open.

Push in vent control for maximum cooling. (Page 8) (CLOSED POSiTiON)

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Before you call Sears to have a Kenmore technician come out for a service call, try these common troubleshooting techniques.

1. Clean the condenser coil on the outside of your air conditioner if its compressor turns off before the room is completely cooled down. Vacuum the condenser coil with a brush attachment to ensure that dirt and debris don't clog the condenser and keep it from functioning properly.

2. Move any furniture or curtains away from the airflow path of the air conditioner to ensure that it functions efficiently.

3. Install the air conditioner in a window that does not receive direct sunlight if your air conditioner is not cooling properly.

4. Remove frost on your air conditioner's coils by taking the turning the air conditioner off and unplugging it. Remove the filters and wash them in warm water. After the filters dry, replace them. Defrost any remaining ice on the coils by setting the mode to "Fan" and the speed to "High."

5. Prevent water from dripping inside by ensuring that the drain hole is unplugged. If the drain hole is unplugged and water is still dripping inside, raise the front of the unit inside the house a quarter inch so that the water drains to the back.

Room Air Conditioner

Troubleshooting

Guide

THE AiR CONDITIONER

WiLL NOT OPERATE

Check if

Then

Power supply cord is disconnected

Firmly push the cord into a live wall outlet having proper voltage.

(Page 4)

House fuse has blown or circuit breaker tripped

Replace the fuse with a time delay type or reset the circuit breaker. (Page 4)

Power is OFF.

Push ON/OFF

Button to turn ON. (Page 6)

Temperature setting is warmer than room temperature.

Set temperature

to a lower setting. (Page 6)

Unit was turned OFF and ON too quickly.

Built-in delay will prevent compressor from turning on for 3 minutes.

Timer shut unit OFF.

Push ON/OFF

Button to turn unit ON. (Page 6)

Touch Pad and Remote not responding.

Unit is in a locked mode. Unplug unit for 10 seconds, and then plug in again and

the controls will reset. (Page 4)

Power Cord has tripped

Press the RESETbutton on the plug head. (Page 4)

THE AiR CONDITIONER

BLOWS FUSES OR TRIPS CIRCUIT BREAKER

Check if

Then

House fuse has blown or circuit breaker tripped.

Replace the fuse with a time delay type or reset the circuit breaker. (Page 4)

Too many electrical

devices are being used on the same circuit.

Unplug or relocate electrical devices being shared on same circuit.

Unit is rated over amps.

Unit should be plugged

into a single circuit outlet.

Unit is plugged into an extension cord.

Do not use an extension cord to run the unit. (Page 4)

Turn unit OFF and wait 3 minutes before restarting. (Page 6)

g

nit was turned OFF and ON too quickly.

THE AIR CONDITIONER

TURNS ON AND OFF BY iTSELF

__

Th_

Ch_

if

Outside temperature

is extremely

hot.

I Set fan speed at the fastest setting for maximum cooling. (Page 6)

g

JENERGY SAVER feature is on.

JENERGY SAVER feature does not circulate air continually.

Set mode to COOL for

I constant air circulation. (Page 5)

JTimer turned unit ON or shut unit OFF.

I Push ON/OFF

Button to turn unit ON or OFF. (Page 6)

THE AiR CONDITIONER

DOES NOT COOL THE ROOM miCE BEHIND FRONT PANEL

Check if

Then

Outside temperature

is below 60°F.

Set mode to FAN ONLY and fan speed to fastest setting to defrost coil. (Page 6)

Filter is dirty.

Open front panel. Remove filter. Rinse or vacuum filter. Replace filter. Close

Panel (Page 9)

BTU size is too large.

A lower capacity

unit may be required depending

on the size of the room being

cooled. (Page 9)

THE AiR CONDiTiONER

DOES NOT COOL THE ROOM mNO iCE BEHIND FRONT PANEL

Check if

Then

Filter is dirty.

Open front panel. Remove filter. Rinse or vacuum filter. Replace filter. Close

Panel (Page 9)

Temperature

setting is warmer than room temperature.

Set temperature

to a lower setting. (Page 6)

Room temperature

is below 60°F.

Unit is not designed to cool below 60°F. (Page 8)

Front of unit is blocked by furniture, drapes,

blinds, etc.

Clear away area in front of unit.

Back of unit is blocked by leaves, dirt, branches, etc.

Clear away

back of unit.

Doors, windows, registers, etc. are open.

Close doors, windows, registers, etc.

Unit recently turned on.

Allow time to cool a larger room.

Temperature

sensor is touching the coil.

Open front panel. Remove filter. Turn end of temperature

sensor away from coil.

Replace filter. Close panel.

Excessive heat in the room being cooled.

Use exhaust vents while cooking or bathing. Limit use of heat producing appliances

during the hottest part of the day. (Page 9)

Vent control (on some models) is pulled open.

Push in vent control for maximum cooling. (Page 8) (CLOSED POSiTiON)

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Also asked, how do I reset my window air conditioner?

Press the reset button located near the power cord for five seconds and then take your finger off the button. Wait ten minutes for the air conditioner to work through the reset operation. Turn the air conditioner cooling dial down for the air compressor to engage. If it does not, then the compressor may be faulty.

Also Know, why does the reset button on my air conditioner keep popping out when I plug it in? Electrical overloading, overheating, cord pinching or aging can trip (Reset button will pop out) the power supply cord. -After correcting the problem, press and release. RESET (listen for click; Reset button will engage and on some devices, a green light will turn on) to resume operation.

Considering this, what does filter reset mean on a window air conditioner?

Air Conditioner Reset Filter Light. Window room air conditioners with a "Reset Filter" pad with LED will turn on when the fan has accumulated 250 hours of run time. This is to provide a reminder to clean the filter. Press Reset Filter to turn off the LED and reset the accumulated run time.

Do all AC units have a reset button?

Find the Reset Button – Many air conditioning units will have a reset button on them. The button is usually red in color and fairly small in size. It should be marked clearly as a reset button. You can consult the instructions manual to determine if your air conditioning unit has that button, and find its location.