GE Air Conditioner cycles are too short
A typical air conditioner will cycle the compressor on/off based on the thermostat setting. Typically that means:


Run for a long time initially to get the room down to the set temperature - that can sometimes take hours
Cycle on/off with on times anywhere from (rough guess) 15 minutes to 1 hour. Longer on times, after initially reaching the set temperature, would indicate either a real hot spell or an undersized unit.


Short times - e.g., &lt; 1 minute - are an indication of something very wrong. Every on/off cycle is wear &amp; tear on motors and other components. Ever see the lights dim for a few seconds when your A/C starts? That's because the power draw to start the compressor can be significant. If you have a "start" every minute or so, that will lead to premature failure. If you have a "stop" every minute or so with the system restarting again - as you have described - then it sounds like something is overheating which shuts down the compressor, then it cools and restarts again very quickly. Not normal - and not good for the unit or for keeping you cool.

Since you just bought it, I suggest a call to GE to find out what might be the cause and to ask for a warranty repair if needed. If this were an old unit then I'd recommend checking filters and other types of problems.