Maytag AC afternoon out to lunch

Normal ACs (non inverter) work in the following way

• The AC compressor runs continuously till set temperature is reached in the room
• The compressor then switches off, but the blower fan in the wall mounter unit keeps running. Durint this time the AC fan blows air out at Room temperature (which feels warmer)
• When temperature of room rises then compressor starts running again. During theis period the air coming out from the inner uny is cooled by the condenser coils
• And the process is repeated.... as long as you keep AC running

Ac works this way throught the operation period.
Now if you feel that your AC keeps switching off and on very frequently check the following

• Your AC may be over powered for room *for example a 1.5 ton AC installed in a scenario where 1 ton is enough)
• If there is voltage fluctuation in your area then the compressor may keep shutting don on large voltage swings
  • Solution: Get a Stabilizer
• You have set the temperature setting too high. Max temp suggested for ACs is 25 degree Celsius, any higher will mean the compressor shuts down often. Remember every compressor shutdown and startup draws a high starting current
  • Set AC temperatures between 22 and 24 degrees Celsius
• The thermostat/ Temperature sensor is faulty
  • Get unit inspected by Authorized technician
• There is dust buildup on the outer unit / compressor unit. The dust buildup may cause overheating by preventing efficient heat exchange, This may lead to overheating of compressor and it shuts down to, prevent damage to itself
  • Get unit serviced by Authorized technician
• The fan motor of the outer unit is not working properly
  • Get unit inspected by Authorized technician

Remember to get the AC serviced at least thrice a year to ensure smooth operation
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Make sure all of the pressure switches are closed on the low voltage control circuit on the outdoor unit. If any are stuck open, the compressor will not kick on. Or just push the compressor contactor in with an insulated screwdriver to ensure the compressor does actually work.

I don't understand how this many years went by and no one answered the question but, the answer is the air handler/furnace pvc pipe is filled with water. The pipe is located in the air handler/ furnace by the air conditioning unit and inside the home. Get a Wet Vac and suck the water out of the pipe outside by the air conditioning unit and the problem should be resolved. The attachment goes over the pipe and sucks the water out. To avoid this problem in the future put 2 cups of vinegar in the pipe inside the homes air handler/furnace pipe every 3 months when you change the filter.

It could be a low refrigerant cut-out (switch), grounded or shorted motor windings, open internal winding overload protector (check at the common winding), a broken conductor, or no power at condensing unit from blown fuses or open/tripped breaker.

It sounds like your air conditioner is doing what it is supposed to do. The compressor kicking in and out is an energy saving method of using the ac. When the thermostat (ball attached to evaporator coil) registers the set temperature the compressor kicks off.

either going off on low charge which would cause it to ice up, which means you need refrigerant. or high head pressure might just have to clean the coils or check condensor fan.

Take it back where you bought it. A 12,000 BTU unit should be more than enough for a 192 square foot room, so there is some problem with the unit.

hi! there,
if your unit is almost five years from now,its more convenient to have a maintenance schedule every two to three time a year,if this a windows type,cleaning of ac unit mostly the eveporator and condenser should free from dust,upon installing,the a/c unit should be eleveted down on condenser,the tray should have a drain with hose to drip the water outside your room,so that water will not leak on your light,see this may cause electrical fault resulted on burning.have always clean the filter.try to inform the maintenance crew to elevate the condenser portion down gradually so that water will drip outside the room.have anice day,don't forget get to rate me,and thank's a lot.

Do you have a heat pump? If so this is normal. You are probably used to a gas furnace. There are heat pumps that do have a delay though. Look on the circuit board in the air handler. There may be a set of pins that say 0-30-60-90 yours may be at 0. Also some digital T-stats offer that function for delay off to get the extra heat or cold from the system. Find out what the model number of the air handler and call the Goodman supplier in your area to see if you have these options.
If you have a gas furnace and it's not delaying the blower there is definately something wrong.

buy a new effecient A/C

I had the same problem but it was my bedroom one so I swapped out my living room A/C into my bedroom and put the new one in the living room.