Atwood A/C with heatpump operation question
Just had one installed and it is much quieter than old unit. In the Auto heat mode the unit will run the fan for six seconds and stop. This action may repeat several times with about forty seconds...
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You will need to contac Atwood. I have 35 years as a RV Tech and have NOT seen the Atwood on any of the RV's we service. Dometic just bought out Atwood and it will be interesting to see if they continue the Atwood refers and AC/HP brand. When you state 2 fans. RVP also has the 2 fan system. 1. Small fan for the Condensor and the other normal size fan for the inside whole has air. BOTH operate continuously when the compressor is ON. If the compressor cycles OFF, then the condenser fan shuts off also. 2. So, if the upper condenser fan is the fan that starts and stops, then I would say that is NOT normal unless the compressor is also stopping and starting at the same rate as the fan, which IMO is not normal also. Doug
PS. AMAZING WHAT YOU FIND WHEN YOU READ THE OPERATOR MANUAL:D
below from the manual
After the delay, the compressor will start. Usually the fan will stop and will not re-energize until the heat exchanger has warmed and then the fan will start to blow warm air.
- The unit will heat in the heat pump mode in ambient temperatures above approx. 45°F. The furnace will automatically engage at ambient temperatures below approx. 45°F
PS. AMAZING WHAT YOU FIND WHEN YOU READ THE OPERATOR MANUAL:D
below from the manual
After the delay, the compressor will start. Usually the fan will stop and will not re-energize until the heat exchanger has warmed and then the fan will start to blow warm air.
- The unit will heat in the heat pump mode in ambient temperatures above approx. 45°F. The furnace will automatically engage at ambient temperatures below approx. 45°F
