Camper Ac Unit Repair

This video describes how to replace the capicitors in an rv air conditioner.

Camper ac unit repair.

If an open road rv repair technician or any rvia certified technician tests your system and determines that the issue is low refrigerant charge the only option is replacement of the rooftop assembly. Ac shroud inspect at start end of camping season repair as needed if the shroud is cracked or broken repair it with epoxy or similar product. Each ac unit has a pan to collect the water as a result of condensation and directs the water out on to the rv roof through a small hose. Doing so improves not only the air conditioner s life span but also the quality of the air you breathe.

Rv air conditioner maintenance. Camper air conditioning units are closed systems and have no refill point. Do be aware if you can unplug your air conditioning unit always do so and then clean it. Some of these drains on the pans have small openings and can be easily blocked causing the water to leak into the rv.

Make sure to unplug your main power before working on the air condition. Here are four areas you should clean. Before cutting the three wires attached you will need to make sure that the power is disconnected. Manage your thermostat settings.

Unscrew the bolts and detach the shroud from your air conditioner unit and set it aside. Follow the instructions and make sure not to damage the coils. Remove the screws that hold the ac unit to the rooftop of your rv and set them aside. The holes can be cleaned out with a wire carefully and blown clear with air.

If it can t be unplugged then power the ac down and make sure the unit is at room temperature before attempting to clean it. Vacum out the dust. Spray the coils with a product such as air conditioner coil cleaner. Give the ac unit a thorough cleaning.

One of the best ways to avoid mechanical issues with your rv air conditioning unit is to properly take care of and maintain it. Then you will need to observe whether there is an electrical connector and if there is what sort of connection there is.