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Model: AAC242SRA	Brand: Amana	Age: 1 - 5 years
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larrs27		#1 Posted : Sunday, August 15, 2010 12:10:58 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/15/2010(UTC) Posts: 3		When I turn on the AC the compressor kicks on and blows cold air but only for about a minute then it kicks off and won't come back on unless I turn the unit off and let it set for about ten minutes. Then it just does the same thing again. Could this be a thermostat or capacitor problem, or is there something wrong with the compressor? It's Sunday and 95 in the shade. Help me please. Thank You. Larrs27


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larrs27		#2 Posted : Monday, August 16, 2010 7:55:08 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/15/2010(UTC) Posts: 3		No help? No suggestions? :confused:


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larrs27		#3 Posted : Wednesday, August 18, 2010 2:07:46 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/15/2010(UTC) Posts: 3		So much for getting any help here. :(


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marknat		#4 Posted : Friday, August 20, 2010 3:31:29 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/20/2010(UTC) Posts: 1		Originally Posted by: larrs27 When I turn on the AC the compressor kicks on and blows cold air but only for about a minute then it kicks off and won't come back on unless I turn the unit off and let it set for about ten minutes. Then it just does the same thing again. Could this be a thermostat or capacitor problem, or is there something wrong with the compressor? It's Sunday and 95 in the shade. Help me please. Thank You. Larrs27 Note: This work should be done by someone who possesss EPA certification. Check system operating pressures with manifold gauges and you will probably find the system is low on refrigerant. Find leak and repair. Vacuum refrigerant lines and recharge system to proper subcooling or superheat.


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icehouse		#5 Posted : Sunday, August 22, 2010 4:35:58 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/1/2008(UTC) Posts: 440		There is an electrical problem possibly the capacitor or worse case the compressor.


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