LG LP155HED1 Owner's Manual - Page 24

Room Air Conditioner, Maintenance and Service

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Maintenance and Service COMPLAINT CAUSE s Grommets s Fan Fan motor noise. s Loose set screw s Worn bearings REMEDY • Check grommets; if worn or missing, replace them. • If cracked, out of balance, or partially missing, replace it. • Tighten it. • 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, but fan motor runs. s Voltage • Check voltage. See the limits on the preceding. page. If not within limits, call an electrician. s Wiring • Check the wire connections, if loose, repair or replace the terminal. If wires are off, refer to wiring diagram for identification, and replace. Check wire locations. If not per wiring diagram, correct. s Rotary • Check for continuity, refer to the wiring diagram for terminal identification. Replace the switch if circuit is open. s Thermostat • Check the position of knob If not at the coldest setting, advance the knob to this setting and restart unit. Check continuity of the thermostat. Replace thermostat if circuit is open. s Capacitor (Discharge • Check the capacitor. capacitor before servicing.) Replace if not within ±10% of manufacturer's rating. Replace if shorted, open, or damaged. s Compressor • Check the compressor for open circuit or ground. If open or grounded, replace the compressor. s Overload • Check the compressor overload, if externally mounted. Replace if open. (If the compressor temperature is high, remove the overload, cool it, and retest.) 24 Room Air Conditioner

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Room Air Conditioner
Maintenance and Service
COMPLAINT
CAUSE
REMEDY
Grommets
Fan
Loose set screw
Worn bearings
Voltage
Wiring
Rotary
Thermostat
Capacitor (Discharge
capacitor before servicing.)
Compressor
Overload
• Check grommets; if worn or missing, replace them.
• If cracked, out of balance, or partially missing,
replace it.
• Tighten it.
• 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.
• Check voltage. See the limits on the preceding. page.
If not within limits, call an electrician.
• Check the wire connections, if loose, repair or
replace the terminal. If wires are off, refer to wiring
diagram for identification, and replace. Check wire
locations. If not per wiring diagram, correct.
• Check for continuity, refer to the wiring diagram for
terminal identification. Replace the switch if circuit is
open.
• Check the position of knob If not at the coldest
setting, advance the knob to this setting and restart
unit.
Check continuity of the thermostat. Replace
thermostat if circuit is open.
• Check the capacitor.
Replace if not within ±10% of manufacturer's rating.
Replace if shorted, open, or damaged.
• Check the compressor for open circuit or ground. If
open or grounded, replace the compressor.
• Check the compressor overload, if externally
mounted. Replace if open. (If the compressor
temperature is high, remove the overload, cool it,
and retest.)
Fan motor noise.
Compressor will
not run, but fan
motor runs.