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Re: Rooftop AC Unit Not Cooling Well
Thank you for all of your replies and advice. I had a mobile RV guy come out and take a look today. He said everything seemed to be in good working condition but it was filthy and needed to be cleaned. Definitely seems to be cooling better now. Glad I don't need a new AC yet. I also had him fix a few other things that needed repair, so hopefully I should be good to go for a while. Nice to find an honest tech who charges reasonable rates.844Views0likes0CommentsRe: Rooftop AC Unit Not Cooling Well
Jerry, I have contacted a few mobile tech's and am waiting to get on the books with one of them. One tech told me that I probably need a new AC and the other said a good cleaning could lower the air temps by 7-10 degrees (obviously going to try that first). It's a 2006 and I'm unsure of the previous maintenance, so there is definitely a chance it could use a good cleaning. I think it's getting enough power as it is plugged directly into the side of a shop (no extension cord). Hopefully a cleaning will do the trick. It's going to be in the upper 80's here next week. I found someone who is going to let me use their portable AC until the rooftop unit is repaired. It's amazing how hot it gets inside these things when the temps go up!841Views0likes0CommentsRe: Rooftop AC Unit Not Cooling Well
Thanks for the feedback. Sounds like it may be worth getting an estimate to see about getting the rooftop unit repaired. No sense in buying a portable if it won't do the job. Do regular HVAC companies work on these type of units or is it best to try and find a mobile tech for RV's/travel trailers specifically? I just watched a video on cleaning and maintaining rooftop units. I am going to clean it and see if it will help it to cool better. I have no idea if a dirty unit could cause it to not blow as cold, but I figure it couldn't hurt to try.841Views0likes0CommentsRooftop AC Unit Not Cooling Well
Hey everyone! I am new here and was hoping to get some guidance about an AC issue in my 26-foot travel trailer. I turned it on for the first time this year and noticed it wasn't cooling well. It was blowing coolish air, but not cold, and was not cooling the trailer much at all. I live in the trailer full time and definitely need ac as our temps can get pretty warm here in the summer (no shade available for parking either). I am wondering if I could just use a portable AC instead, or if it would be better to have the rooftop unit replaced (I am not at all handy so I would need to hire someone). I don't have a lot of cash flow at the moment, so I am looking for the most economical solution. Is it advisable to use a portable ac in a travel trailer safely and efficiently? If so how many btu's would I need for a 26-footer? Thanks in advance for your help!3.2KViews0likes14Comments
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