Dometic AC potential issues
SEE UPDATE ON PAGE 2
My Dometic AC froze up while camping last weekend. I would let it thaw and it seemed to work for awhile and then freeze up again.
When we got it to the storage yard I took the inside cover off and discovered that the Freeze control sensor was not connected. I ordered a replacement and brought the RV home so I could plug it in. I replaced the sensor and the air is moving but it does not seem that cold to me.
I made sure that the baffle between the warm and cold air was in place and not leaking. The AC is putting water out across my roof as expected.
My brother looked at it and he said "maybe" the compressor is going bad. I have no clue how to tell if the compressor is having issues.
This AC is 25 months old so it shouldn't be worn out. I have already talked to Dometic and they are going to extend my warranty to get it repaired or replaced but I have to wait for an appointment anywhere between 4 to 6 weeks to get into the shop.
While I'm waiting is there anything else I can do to troubleshoot the AC? I'm going to let it run awhile to make sure that the freeze up is resolved. If it does freeze up again then it's possible that the Freon is low. Since it is a sealed unit then a replacement would be required.
Thanks in advance for your assistance!
Dave
My Dometic AC froze up while camping last weekend. I would let it thaw and it seemed to work for awhile and then freeze up again.
When we got it to the storage yard I took the inside cover off and discovered that the Freeze control sensor was not connected. I ordered a replacement and brought the RV home so I could plug it in. I replaced the sensor and the air is moving but it does not seem that cold to me.
I made sure that the baffle between the warm and cold air was in place and not leaking. The AC is putting water out across my roof as expected.
My brother looked at it and he said "maybe" the compressor is going bad. I have no clue how to tell if the compressor is having issues.
This AC is 25 months old so it shouldn't be worn out. I have already talked to Dometic and they are going to extend my warranty to get it repaired or replaced but I have to wait for an appointment anywhere between 4 to 6 weeks to get into the shop.
While I'm waiting is there anything else I can do to troubleshoot the AC? I'm going to let it run awhile to make sure that the freeze up is resolved. If it does freeze up again then it's possible that the Freon is low. Since it is a sealed unit then a replacement would be required.
Thanks in advance for your assistance!
Dave
