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Lockedrun AC at 55F

posted on September 17, 2009 at 11:43AM Inappropriate?

Kenmore 10K BTU unit internal thermostat runs to 60F. I need 55F. How can I lower the internal thermostat minimum set point?  Or, how can I bypass internal thermostat so I can use an external thermostat (with timer) in the power line?   JP

replies: 6 latest post: January 11, 2010 at 07:19PM by Gettoit
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posted on September 17, 2009 at 12:25PM
 
Why do you need the temperature to be 55 degrees?
posted on September 17, 2009 at 01:27PM
 

maybe its like mine the display says 60 but when the temp inside and outside are in the 70s it kicks on and off every few min

posted on September 17, 2009 at 03:41PM
 

Or maybe they're trying to cool too large a room, or one with too many south-facing windows, or a kitchen, etc. Who knows? Only the Shadow. :)

posted on September 17, 2009 at 04:52PM
 

I do not think this unit was made to turn a room into a cooler

posted on September 17, 2009 at 05:50PM
 

Steven Wright once claimed he turned his window A/C backwards,and all the people on the street said "hey,it sure got cold all of a sudden".

My guess is the evaporator on that window-shaker will ice up way before you can get room temp down to 55.If you're intent on trying,jump the cold control out and let it free-wheel,or hook up whatever control contraption you have your heart set on.Good Luck.

 

posted on January 11, 2010 at 07:19PM
 

Might as well check what A/C units are on sale. That compressor won't last very long with iced up coils. A/C's are not made to run lower than around 65 degrees max.

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