Air conditioner cycles on and off too much.
Check if ... The air conditioner is not properly sized for your room. The filter is dirty or obstructed by debris. There is excessive heat or moisture (open container cooking, showers, etc.) in the room. The louvers are blocked. Then ... Check the cooling capabilities of your room air conditioner. Room air conditioners are not designed to cool multiple rooms. Clean the filter. See �Cleaning the air filter.�
Use a fan to exhaust heat or moisture from the room. Try not to use heat-producing appliances during the hottest part of the day.
Install the air conditioner in a location where the louvers are free from curtains, blinds, furniture, etc. Do not try to operate your air conditioner in the cooling mode when the outside temperature is below 65°F (18°C). Allow extra time for the air conditioner to cool off a very hot room.
The outside temperature is below 65°F (18°C). The temperature of the room you are trying to cool is extremely hot. Windows or doors to the outside are open. The TEMERATURE Control is not at a cool enough setting. The air conditioner is installed on the sunny side of your house.
Close all windows and doors.
Adjust the TEMPERATURE Control to a cooler setting by turning the knob clockwise. Turn FAN SPEED to TURBO COOL (some models). Install your air conditioner in a more shaded window.
Water drips from cabinet into your house.
Check if ... The air conditioner is not properly leveled. The air conditioner should slope slightly downward toward the outside. Then ... Level the air conditioner to provide a downward slope toward the outside (1�2 bubble on a carpenter�s level) to ensure proper drainage. See the Installation Instructions. Reposition or shim the cabinet as necessary. NOTE: Do NOT drill a hole in the bottom of the metal base and condensate pan.