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Anonymous Posted on Jun 25, 2014
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Whats wrong when my unit coll good and runs good but when I turn it off the compressor keeps on running

Why is it that my unit cools good but the compressor never stop running even when I turn the unit all the way off

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Good Afternoon Friend,

I understand the compressor to your Frigidaire air conditioner, model# FAM187S2A, runs all the time. I also see that no matter what option you put in on, including "OFF", the compressor will stay on, unless you unplug the appliance. There could be a couple different possibilities with this occurring. It could possibly be the switch behind the control board. It could possibly be the control board. It could possibly be something completely separate that is causing the compressor to stay on when you plug your air conditioner in. I suggest contacting your local authorized technician for further assistance. They will be able to diagnose your appliance and determine the exact cause. Hope this is helpful.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 27, 2008

SOURCE: cooling has stopped

Apparently the freon has escaped or the metering device for the freon is plugged up. Either way, it's expensive. Check your warranty for "sealed system" repairs.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 19, 2009

SOURCE: constant noise when compressor running

most likely there is something touching the body so try to lift the back side and if noise goes away put a block of wood under the unit

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 11, 2011

SOURCE: I turn off the a/c

The Master ON/OFF Switch either needs cleaning or replacing. I'd try cleaning it first with electrical contact cleaner. Be sure the ON/Off Switch is in the OFF position, before you unplug the unit, to take the face off to clean the switch & it's contacts.

Hope this helped you. Please let me know. Thanks.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 22, 2011

SOURCE: Unit starts and cools, when thermostat cycles it

If what you are stating is true the only possibility is that the compressor only starts when it is cold, once it has run for a cycle it can't start. Verify it is getting power on trying to start for 2nd time if so try a hard start kit

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