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wopachop
Explorer
Jul 31, 2020

Can AUTO mode damage A/C from frequent shutdowns?

Have a dometic air conditioner with the wall mounted controller. The A/C reacts differently based on the FAN setting being low, high, or auto. If the fan is set to low the A/C runs 24/7 on the low...
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Second_Chance
Explorer II
Jul 31, 2020
When it "seeks" between high and low fan, it's the fan shutting down - not the compressor. If you listen, you should be able to hear that. It's irritating but shouldn't do any damage. When those conditions occurred in our previous rig, I would just put the fan on high full-time and let the compressor cycle on and off as needed. The Coleman Machs in our new rig are set up differently, though.

Rob

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