amana air conditioning troubleshooting

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When you have trouble with your air conditioning system, it can be helpful to first troubleshoot the problem before calling a technician. Often, the solution is easy to achieve and you’ll save yourself time, money, and stress. Most commonly, the problem can be fixed by working the electricity flow, controls, or by giving the unit a good cleaning. If you have an Amana air conditioner in your home that’s giving you some trouble, try these simple troubleshooting tips.

Step 1: The controls of the air conditioner might not be set correctly. If you’re trying to activate the unit, you can do so by hitting the “Smart Cool”, “High Fan”, “Medium Fan”, “Low Fan” or “Energy Saver” buttons. By using the up and down arrows, you can adjust the target temperature, making sure it’s cool enough for your home.

Step 2: Make sure the unit isn’t plugged in via extension cords. They can disrupt the power flow as they may not allow enough power. Find the unit’s power cord and ensure it’s plugged directly into an outlet.

Step 3: If the above tip didn’t help, make sure the outlet your using is working properly by checking your circuit breakers as you may have a tripped circuit breaker or fuse. If more than one of your appliances isn’t working, that’s usually a good hint that it’s a problem with the circuit. To fix this, replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

Step 4: Allow the air conditioner to warm up properly by letting it run for a few minutes uninterrupted. The compressor usually takes a few minutes to reach its full capacity, much like letting an oven preheat. While waiting, make sure nothing is obstructing the air intake grill (located on the front) as the unit needs adequate air circulation to run properly.

Step 5: The unit may just need to be cleared of dust and debris. Remove the plastic grill by sliding it to the left and remove the filter in the same direction. Then use a damp cloth to remove dust and dirt and then dry it off with a paper towel or dry cloth. Replace the filter if it’s old or clogged, then put back the filter and the grill.

amana air conditioning troubleshooting