Sears air conditioners troubleshooting
Sears is an International Online Shopping system of the United States. Sears produces air conditioning systems both for home and commercial needs. However, it hires other companies and technicians for installations and repairs. Moreover, there is a troubleshooting table for cases of problems with Sears products. You can find it below.
Sears 580.75184 air conditioners troubleshooting
| Problem | Solution |
| THE AIR CONDITIONER WILL NOT OPERATE. | |
| Wall plug disconnected. | Push plug firmly into wall outlet. |
| House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. | Replace fuse with time delay type or reset circuit breaker. |
| MODE selector is OFF position. | Turn MODE selector to the desired COOL setting. |
| Unit was turned off and then on too quickly. | Turn unit off and wait 3 minutes before restarting. |
| TEMP Control set warmer than room temperature. | Turn TEMP Control clockwise to a cooler setting (higher number). |
| The current interrupter device is triped | Press the RESET button located on the power cord plug |
| If the RESET button will not stay engaged, discontinue use of the air conditioner and contact a qualified service technician. | |
| AIR FROM UNIT DOES NOT FEEL COLD ENOUGH. | |
| MODE selector in LOW COOL position. | Turn selector to HIGH COOL position |
| TEMP Control set too warm (lower number). | Turn TEMP Control clockwise to a cooler setting. |
| Room temperature below 70°F (21 °C). | Cooling may not occur until room temperature rises above 70°F (21CC). |
| Temperature sensing tube touching evaporator coil, located behind front grille. | Straighten tube away from evaporator coil. |
| THE AIR CONDITIONER COOLING, BUT ROOM IS TOO WARM - ICE FORMING ON COOLING COIL BEHIND FRONT GRILLE. | |
| Outdoor temperature below 70°F (21 °C). | To defrost the coil, set selector to FAN position. Then, turn TEMP control counterclockwise to a warmer setting. |
| Air filter may be dirty. | Clean filter. Refer to Maintenance section of owner's manual. To defrost, set selector to FAN position. |
| TEMP Control set too cold for night-time cooling. | To defrost the coil, set selector to a FAN position. Then, set the MODE control at FAN position or “High Cool" with the TEMP control to a warmer position. |
| THE AIR CONDITIONER COOLING, BUT ROOM IS TOO WARM. | |
| Dirty air filter - air restricted. | Clean air filter. Refer to Maintenance section of owner's manual. |
| TEMP Control set too warm. | Turn TEMP control clockwise to a cooler setting (higher number). |
| Front of unit is blocked by drapes, blinds, furniture, etc. Air distribution is restricted. | 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. |
| THE AIR CONDITIONER TURNS ON AND OFF RAPIDLY. | |
| Outside temperature is extremely hot. | Set MODE on HIGH speed to bring air past cooling coils faster. |
| NOISE WHEN UNIT IS COOLING. | |
| Sound of fan hitting water - from the moisture removal system. | This is normal when humidity is high. Close doors, windows, and registers. |
| Window vibration - poor installation. | Refer to installation instructions or check with installer. |
| WATER DRIPPING INSIDE ROOM WHEN UNIT IS COOLING. | |
| The air conditioner is improperly installed. | Tilt air conditioner slightly to the outside to allow water drainage. Refer to installation instructions or check with installer. |
| WATER DRIPPING OUTSIDE WHEN UNIT IS COOLING. | |
| The unit is removing large quantities of moisture from humid room. | This is normal during excessively humid days. |
Sears AeroCool PD4801 air conditioners troubleshooting
| PROBLEM | PROBABLE CAUSE | CORRECTIVE ACTION |
| Water Overflow | Float valve out of adjustment | Adjust float to 2" water depth |
| Float movement obstructed | Free float from obstruction | |
| Float valve defective | Replace float assembly | |
| Blower will not operate | Electrical power disconnected | Check power receptacle and cord |
| Motor defective | Replace motor | |
| Control / thermostat defective | Replace control or thermostat | |
| Blower belt broken | Replace belt | |
| Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped | Wiring faulty or wired incorrectly | Repair or replace defective wiring |
| Motor faulty | Replace motor | |
| Water pump faulty | Replace water pump | |
| Water level incorrect | Adjust float to 2" water depth | |
| Pump intake clogged | Remove obstruction | |
| Dry Pads | Water pump faulty | Replace water pump |
| Clogged water line | Locate and free obstruction | |
| Distributor tube clogged | Clear debris from tube | |
| Control / thermostat faulty | Replace control / or thermostat | |
| Wiring faulty | Repair or replace defective wiring | |
| Cooler noisy | Blower rubbing on Housing | Reposition wheel |
| Motor sheave loose | Tighten set screws | |
| Blower set screws loose | Tighten set screws | |
| Inadequate air flow | Pad plugged | Clean or replace media |
| Belt loose | Adjust belt tension | |
| Insufficient exhaust vent area | Open windows or doors |
Sears Kenmore 79053 air conditioners troubleshooting
| COMPLAINT | CAUSE | REMEDY |
| Fan motor will not run. | No power | Check voltage at outlet. Correct if none. |
| Power supply cord | Check voltage to rotary switch. If none, check power supply cord. Replace cord if circuit is open. | |
| Rotary switch | Check switch continuity. Refer to wiring diagram for terminal identification. Replace switch if defective. | |
| Wire disconnected or connection loose | Connect wire. Refer to wiring diagram for terminal identification. Repair or replace loose terminal. | |
| Capacitor. (Discharge capacitor before testing.) | Test capacitor. | |
| Replace If not within ±10% of manufacturer's rating. Replace if shorted, open, or damaged. | ||
| Will not rotate | Fan blade hitting shroud or blower wheel hitting scroll. Re-align assembly. | |
| Units using slinger ring condenser fans must have 0.22-0.25 inch clearance to the base. If it is the base, shim up the bottom of the fan motor with mounting screw(s). | ||
| Check fan motor bearings; if motor shaft will not rotate, replace the motor. | ||
| Fan motor runs. | Revolves on overload. | Check voltage. |
| If not within limits, call an electrician. | ||
| Test capacitor. | ||
| Check bearings. Does the fan blade rotate freely? If not. replace fan motor. | ||
| Pay attention to any change from high speed to low speed. If the speed does not change, replace the motor. | ||
| Fan motor noise. | Fan | If cracked, out of balance, or partially missing, replace it. |
| Blower | If cracked, out of balance, or partially missing, replace it. | |
| Loose set screw | Tighten it. | |
| Worn bearings | If knocking sounds continue when running or loose, replace the motor. If the motor hums or noise appears to be internal while running, replace motor. | |
| Compressor will not run. fan motor runs. | Voltage | Check voltage. . If not within limits, call an electrician. |
| Wiring | Check the wire connections; if loose, repair or replace the terminal. If the wires are disconnected, refer to wiring diagram for identification, and replace the wires. Check the wire connections; If not according to the wiring diagram, correct the connections. | |
| Rotary Switch | Check for continuity, refer to the wiring diagram for terminal identification. Replace the switch if the circuit is open. | |
| Thermostat | Check the position of knob. If not at the coldest setting, advance the knob to this setting and restart the unit. | |
| Check the continuity of the thermostat. Replace the thermostat if the circuit is open. | ||
| Capacitor (discharge capacitor before servicing.) | Check the capacitor. | |
| Replace if not within ±10% of manufacturer s rating, replace if shorted, open, or damaged. | ||
| Compressor | Check the compressor for open circuit or ground. If open or grounded, replace the compressor. | |
| Overload | Check the compressor overload if externally mounted. Replace if open. (If the compressor temperature is high, remove the overload, cool and retest.) | |
| Compressor cycles on overload. | Voltage | Check the voltage. If voltage is not within these limits, call an electrician. |
| Overload | Chock overload, if externally mounted. | |
| Replace if open. (If the compressor temperature Is high, remove the overload, cool, and retest.) | ||
| Compressor cycles on overload | Fan motor | If not running, determine the cause. Replace if required. |
| Condenser air flow restriction | Remove the cabinet, inspect the interior surface of the condenser. If restricted, dean carefully with a vacuum cleaner (do not damage fins) or brush. Clean the interior base before re-assembling. | |
| Condenser fins (damaged) | If the condenser fins are closed over a large area on the coil surface, head pressures will increase, causing the compressor to cycle. Straighten the fins or replace the coll. | |
| Capacitor | Test the capacitor. | |
| Wiring | Check the terminals. If loose, repair or replace. | |
| Refrigeration system | Check the system for a restriction. | |
| Insufficient cooling. | Air filter | If restricted, dean or replace. |
| Unit undersized | Determine if the unit is properly sized for the area to be cooled. | |
| Excessive noise. | Blower or fan | Check the set screw, or clamp. If loose or miss- ing, correct. If the blower or fan is hitting scroll or shroud, rearrange the air handling parts. |
| Copper tubing | Remove the cabinet and carefully rearrange the tubing not to contact the cabinet, compressor, shroud, and air guide. |