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surveyor_roadie
Explorer
Jul 10, 2015

AC problem

My AC was working fine,I turned it off for about 30 mins and now the compressor won't come on.I had a RV repair guy out and he went on the roof and said it was making a clicking sound that he has never heard before,He wants to replace it( Duo-Therm) with a Coleman for 1300.00 Does that sound like a fair price? We can't put it in the shop,it will have to be done onsite.
  • RustyJC's avatar
    RustyJC
    Explorer
    Jul 12, 2015
    It could also be a bad thermal safety on the compressor itself.

    Rusty
  • mr__ed's avatar
    mr__ed
    Explorer
    Jul 11, 2015
    lj2654 wrote:
    Don't jump into a $1300 a/c unit. I think you may save some money if you check the above suggestions first!


    X2. I agree with the respondents who said it may be the start capacitor for the compressor. My Dometic A/C uniti is having a similar problem right now; fan comes on but no compressor.
    Here's another possibility: possibly a problem in the temp controller (ie, thermostat).
  • lj2654's avatar
    lj2654
    Explorer
    Jul 10, 2015
    Don't jump into a $1300 a/c unit. I think you may save some money if you check the above suggestions first!
  • OpenRangePullen's avatar
    OpenRangePullen
    Explorer
    Jul 10, 2015
    If you have to replace it Camping World are selling those for $660 and $130 to install it.
  • enblethen's avatar
    enblethen
    Nomad
    Jul 10, 2015
    There should be two capacitors. One for the fan and one for the compressor.
    Remove the shroud, locate the wiring junction box, with power off remove the cover.
    The bad capacitor could be swollen, or shows signs of burnt wires.
    Most HVAC shops should have replacement. Does not have to be an RV shop.

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