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portliz
Explorer
Mar 27, 2015

AC Issues - Sorry long.

Our AC had been cycling off and on and not cooling efficiently. We called the RV Repair guy who discovered that one of our air vents was closed. They are circle ones and hard to tell if open or closed. (that's my excuse ). He also removed the rectangular vents in the ceiling and we washed the filters. ( We didn't know they had to be cleaned. As a matter of fact we hadn't really even noticed them) Air worked for 2 days then started cycling on and off again. RV repair guy very busy so suggested we remove the vent covers completely. AC worked for a day. Started cycling again. RV Repair guy had us check for small holes in vents. He suggested retaping them to cover any holes. We did this. AC ran for a while and then started cycling again. RV repair guy says we are probably low on freeon. This means a new AC. He can't even see us until Monday. $100 service fee and a minimum of I hour service. I can't believe I am saying this but we are thinking of just heading to colder weather and have it looked at when we got home. Is there anything else it could be? It is a 2012.

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  • ksg5000's avatar
    ksg5000
    Explorer II
    Mar 27, 2015
    Good starting point when experiencing air conditioner issues is to clean the filter, clean the condenser coils and clean the evaporator coil (which most people neglect). You can use the search engine on this forum to see threads on how to clean the evaporator coils. Easy DIY projects.
  • MFL's avatar
    MFL
    Nomad II
    Mar 27, 2015
    I don't think the AC would work properly, for a day or two, if it was low on freon. I think your coils on the roof may be dirty, or maybe a thermostat problem (Tstats). If the inside filter was really dirty, likely the coils on roof will be too.

    Jerry
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Mar 27, 2015
    Not very likely it's low on freon. It could be a sensor or similar issue.
    I would call another repair guy for a second opinion.
  • Ivylog's avatar
    Ivylog
    Explorer III
    Mar 27, 2015
    Any good home hvac guy can put a line tap on the suction line and add some freon. It does not add up that it works OK for several days if it's low on freon. Can you bypass the Tstat?
  • midnightsadie's avatar
    midnightsadie
    Explorer II
    Mar 27, 2015
    these are throw away units your going to be buying a new one ,shop around about $750 installed.
  • laknox's avatar
    laknox
    Nomad
    Mar 27, 2015
    therink wrote:
    If it is low on coolant, then it is cheaper to replace it. They are not equipped with recharge ports to the best of my knowledge.


    Gotta love a disposable society...if you're a manufacturer. :-/

    Lyle
  • therink's avatar
    therink
    Explorer
    Mar 27, 2015
    If it is low on coolant, then it is cheaper to replace it. They are not equipped with recharge ports to the best of my knowledge.

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