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lacofdfireman
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May 29, 2014

Dometic roof are motor shot. How easy to replace?

We have a 13.5 Dometic Roof top air that the motor has gone bad. Getting some quotes now to have the motor replaced. I was wondering if this is a DIY job or if it's time to just replace the entire u...
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sailor_lou
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May 30, 2014
Make sure the motor is bad before you purchase a new one. The starting capacitors could be the problem, but I found that both mine would bind up after sitting over the winter. I was able to mechanically free them up and after lubricating the bearings (both ends) with a light electrical motor oil they have work flawlessly for the last 3 years. Good luck.

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