Troubleshooting an RVP A/C That Has a Compressor Switching ON and OFF Constantly
Question:
My RVP 8000 rooftop air conditioner on a Four Winds Chateau isn’t working. The compressor comes on but the fan doesn’t. It’s plugged into a 110 20 amp outlet. Compressor kicked on, went off, and then started again.
asked by: Changa
Expert Reply:
This sounds like what is known as "short cycling", and it can be caused by a number of reasons, but most of the time it's due to the thermostat not reading the temperature correctly.
To fix the issue, I recommend redirecting the air flow to not blow on or near the thermostat as that is what triggers the short cycle.
it could also be a faulty unit or thermostat, though to verify this you would need a certified technician to come and look at the unit.
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