Weather King 10AJA2501AH Air Conditioner - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

you should have professional HVAC mechanic do this work. It is not safe, for you or the environment,to do it yourself

2.5 ton

If the fan works on AC mode, then it is most likely a problem with the ignition system. There is a safety feature that shuts off most everything if the heater does not sense ignition. It could be the ignitor, the sensor, or the main control board. Look for a blinking red led light. It will give you a trouble code to start with. If you don't feel comfortable with electricity, don't mess with it. Call for professional help.

If the unit will not come on at all, it is probably either the contactor-relay or capacitor, and since I always receommend that you replace it as a set, it doesn't matter which.

Hello
Is there a low or high pressure shut off switch your missing.It may need to be reset.
Also check any freeze switches,usually located at the coil inside they may need to be reset.

Hi, The condenser coil is plugged up...

Here is a tip that I wrote about how to clean your condenser

Cleaning Air ConditionerCondenser Coil with Pictures

heatman101

Hi,

Here is a tip about troubleshooting your air conditioner...
There are many things that can cause your air conditioner not to cool...

AirConditioner Trouble - Review the Possibilities

heatman101

Hi,
The only way sometimes to tell for sure if the compressor is running, is to place an amp. meter on the wires going to the compressor and checking the power draw...
You can usually hear it along with the condenser fan, but not always...

Find an electrician with a meter and check it that way...

heatman101

Hi,
If you are cool inside and the fan is not running then you are ok... I would however turn the temps. up a bit to eliminate more stress then necessary...
I am surprised that the fan is not working and you are still cooling though.
Was it a windy day? on a still day it may not work...
Are you sure the compressor was running but the fan not???
Some outdoor units do have switches that will turn off the fan if the head pressures are too low if the air temps. are low...

heatman101

hello, if the compressor is running and yet the condenser fan motor is not most likely you have a bad capacitor to the fan or if it's a dual capcitor the fan side is bad. Another possibility is the motor itself could be shot but you would need a meter to check. with the power turned off and take you meter and put one meter lead to the ( common) wire and take the other meter lead to each additional wire coming from the motor one at a time, if you dont have resistance between any of the wires then the motor has a open winding and should be replaced.

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Your drain line is probably clogged. If you have shop vac, you can attach it to the drain outside. You may have to use tape to get a good seal and then use it to clear the clog. Also look in the air handler and see if there is a lot of build up in the pan under the coil. You can put a little Clorox bleach in the line a couple of times a year to help keep the drain line clear. Let me know if this helps.

I would check on the unit itself where the air returns, may be duct taped or have a metal plate over it

Hello Larry Both units are 10 SEER.Standard rating ,not efficent units.JA25 is a 2 ton unit,JA60 is a 5 ton unit.Thats 24,000 BTU & 60,000 BTU.I hope that helps.

Let me know if you cannot access this. I will find another way to get it to you. This is behind a secure site so I dont know if you can access it or not. Let me know if the link works.

https://www.rheemote.net/docstore/webdocs/Servicedocs/histlib/PDFS/Cond/Wiring/90-22382-10-10.pdf

it looks to be a 25,000 btus...you will half to go throug a hvac contactor...with certification to install the unit....good luck...

I think its 2 ton.replacements are avalible but not 10SEER.12+SEER replacement available.maybe time to upgrade?Give mod. # off the compressor to confirm your size.

Turn off the heat pump, turn thermostat as high as it
will go. Sometimes they place a SCR Switch in
Line that can vary how elements come on.

Another possibility is each element might have a
reset high limit, you could start there. Then check to
see if the two elements are open, if thats the case
they will have to be replaced

Sounds like your heat pump may be undersized or is not defrosting frequently enough. But in answer to your question, they are not that difficult but if it was installed without strips, your power supply may not be enough. You will also have trouble purchasing them unless you can buy from a HVAC supplier. I would look into the heat pump function and the power supply. You may need to make some modifications before adding strips.

The answer is NO.
You would also have to change out the thermostat and control switches. If this is a board controlled unit the board would have to be changed too.