Shut off within minutes after turning on

When I turn on the ac unit and turn it to the lowest settings it cuts off within minutes.When I turn it to low cool temperature ,the compressor kicks on and off after minutes of this it shuts off.Is this electrical (the wall socket maybe)or is the compressoe gone/going bad or what may cause this?

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HELLO ... THERE IS A THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB THAT MAYBE OUT OF PLACE OR TOUCHING THE COIL. ALSO MAKE SURE YOUR CURTAINS ARE CLEAR FROM YOUR UNIT BY AT LEAST 3". IF YOU CAN SEE THE REMOTE SENSING BULB OR ALUMINUM LINE, WARM IT UP WITH YOUR HAND AND SEE IF YOUR UNIT CONTINUES TO CYCLE OFF. IF IT DOES CHANCES ARE YOUR THERMOSTAT IS BAD. IT IS NOT EXPENSIXE ... UNDER $30.

Posted on Jun 25, 2007

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