AC just stopped working….looking for advice……
AC just stopped working….looking for advice…… Yesterday I turned on my AC and it does not blow cold air. I believe the compressor is kicking on, but immediately kicks off. I say this based on watc...
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There is probably some type of circuit protection that will shutdown the compressor if it doesn't start after a certain period of time. With age or after a long period of inoperation the amount of power required to start a compressor can increase. In addition the start capacitor can deteriorate resulting a non-start of the compressor.
I found what I believe is the circuit schematic for your model and it does look like there is a start capacitor...
http://www.dometic.com/1f24ead8-6316-41b6-894c-d01f87ce6bad.fodoc
Probably the least expensive attempt to fix the issue would be replacing the start capacitor.
The schematic also shows a PTCR (positive temperature coefficent resistor) that is a circuit protection device which senses heat and will shut the unit down if during starting overheating occurs. It possible that the thermistor is damaged and needs to be replaced. The replacement start capacitor might already have the PTCR included in the enclosure.
BTW, if the unit doesn't start when you trying turning it on you should wait a few minutes before trying to restart. If the PTCR shut the unit down as a result of overheating you need to give it time to cool down before attempting another restart.
P.S. If you're not absolutely certain about what you are doing let someone that does do the analysis and replacing of any parts. Electricity is very unforgiving.
I found what I believe is the circuit schematic for your model and it does look like there is a start capacitor...
http://www.dometic.com/1f24ead8-6316-41b6-894c-d01f87ce6bad.fodoc
Probably the least expensive attempt to fix the issue would be replacing the start capacitor.
The schematic also shows a PTCR (positive temperature coefficent resistor) that is a circuit protection device which senses heat and will shut the unit down if during starting overheating occurs. It possible that the thermistor is damaged and needs to be replaced. The replacement start capacitor might already have the PTCR included in the enclosure.
BTW, if the unit doesn't start when you trying turning it on you should wait a few minutes before trying to restart. If the PTCR shut the unit down as a result of overheating you need to give it time to cool down before attempting another restart.
P.S. If you're not absolutely certain about what you are doing let someone that does do the analysis and replacing of any parts. Electricity is very unforgiving.
