The venting air for my Amana, model# AP095R, 9000 BTU air conditioner is extremely hot. What could be causing this?

SOURCE: Amana Portable Electronic Air Conditioner 9000 BTU

Unfortunately I am unable to find the Manual in our system. Here is the information that you can use to contact them directly. They should be able to send you a new one.

Consumer Affairs Address:
7401 Security Way
Houston, TX 77040


To speak with a Heating and Air Conditioning Consumer Affairs Representative from within the United States, please call 1-877-254-4729

SOURCE: Air handler only blows air for 3-5 minutes before shut off & not cycling frequently

Sounds like it could be a very weak run capacitor on the blower motor. Run capacitors are sized specifically to the needs of the motor. When a run cap gets weak, the motor trys to compensate for it by drawing more power. More power draw = more heat in the motor, then the motor will overheat and shut off to protect itself. When the motor cools off it will automatically restart and run until it overheats again. Keep in mind that I am a technician that normally diagnoses equipment in a hands on manner. There are many practices and concepts that transcend all air conditioning systems but it is a constantly evolving industry. I live in south eastern WA and I don't see Amana units except as window units. It is possible to have something else causing this problem (faulty thermostat, failing thermal relay(if used), problem with electronic controls(if used)) there are a lot of potential variables

SOURCE: no cool air. blowing warm air

is breaker for condenser tripped---has it been running before -----is fan on outdoor ubnit running?

SOURCE: Noisy Amana Quiet Zone air conditioner

The compressor sounds like the springs inside are bad. You can live with this are get the compresor eplaced if it is over five years old buy a new unit. Compressor will cost more than a new unit. Russ

SOURCE: Blowing of cold air every 5 minutes, and it says FP on the screen

FP is the code for frost or freeze protection. The unit will automatically do this periodically to prevent any damage caused by low temperatures although it should not be running as frequently as every five minutes. If the outside temperature is not low then it could either be a problem with the exterior thermistor (not the one you see from inside your room) or the control board could be on its way out.