Coleman Mach Compressor Failing?
This is a Mach 15 (15,000-BTU) Cool-Only A/C factory installed in 2003. Today, in 95-degree temps, the compressor has been stopping, and needs 15-minutes or so to re-start. This suggests that its inte...
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I have, not immediately now, but recently enough to believe they're average clean.
Temp outside is now down a little, compressor is cycling normally, has pulled temp in coach down to 77 from 85 earlier. Current draw is down to 14-amps.
Couple things I'll try:
new filters in the morning
change capacitor
borrow a professional ammeter and see if it matches my HF cheapie
Also wondering this: I replaced the OEM Coleman Shroud with a MaXXair "TUFFMAXX" and the MaXXair has louvers in the rear, over the condenser area. The A/C kept running, pulled temp down, and amps dropped when I left the Shroud off. I'm about ready to get a tinsnips and take those obstructions out.
Beginning to think the Ole Mach isn't as sick as I feared...
Temp outside is now down a little, compressor is cycling normally, has pulled temp in coach down to 77 from 85 earlier. Current draw is down to 14-amps.
Couple things I'll try:
new filters in the morning
change capacitor
borrow a professional ammeter and see if it matches my HF cheapie
Also wondering this: I replaced the OEM Coleman Shroud with a MaXXair "TUFFMAXX" and the MaXXair has louvers in the rear, over the condenser area. The A/C kept running, pulled temp down, and amps dropped when I left the Shroud off. I'm about ready to get a tinsnips and take those obstructions out.
Beginning to think the Ole Mach isn't as sick as I feared...
