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air conditioner problem
by sqirmy on 6/22/2008, 11:48 am
The fan just wont come on, ithe fan is practicaly never been used, the cat is 5 years old with less than 10 hrs. anyone gotta a clue as to why it would trip the breaker.
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Re: air conditioner problem
by Admin on 6/22/2008, 11:51 am
5yrs old , with only 10hrs on a camper ?
Or do you mean 5 months old ?
Welcome to the board , I'm sure one of our resident electrical pros can help you work out the bug....
Or do you mean 5 months old ?
Welcome to the board , I'm sure one of our resident electrical pros can help you work out the bug....
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Re: air conditioner problem
by sqirmy on 6/22/2008, 11:55 am
seriously
its an 02 and Its been sitting beside my house since
its an 02 and Its been sitting beside my house since
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Re: air conditioner problem
by sqirmy on 6/22/2008, 12:01 pm
campers an 02 and has been less than 1000 miles
ac blower quit after 10 min
there was a really big storm that blew through approximatly 10 min before. Is ther maybe a switch that tripped
ac blower quit after 10 min
there was a really big storm that blew through approximatly 10 min before. Is ther maybe a switch that tripped
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Re: air conditioner problem
by huntr70 on 6/22/2008, 12:04 pm
Is it plugged into a 20 amp or 30 amp service?
May have been a spike or intermittent service.
May have been a spike or intermittent service.
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Re: air conditioner problem
by sqirmy on 6/22/2008, 12:09 pm
NOW WHEN I TURN ON THE FAN IT JUST MAKES A BUZZING SOUND AND THEN THE BREAKER TRIPS..........
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Re: air conditioner problem
by huntr70 on 6/22/2008, 12:10 pm
Try disconnecting the shore power and flip the breaker off for about 3-5 minutes.
Some units shut down after having power flicker three times in a row and need to be reset.
Some units shut down after having power flicker three times in a row and need to be reset.
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Re: air conditioner problem
by huntr70 on 6/22/2008, 12:11 pm
Could something have blown into the unit from the storm that is causing the fan to stall??
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Re: air conditioner problem
by sqirmy on 6/22/2008, 12:24 pm
KEEP GIVIN ME IDEAS PEOPLE...................
PLEASE
PLEASE
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Re: air conditioner problem
by Ivan Survivor on 6/22/2008, 2:56 pm
Take the shroud off on top. Spin the fan some to get it unfrozen. Then have DW turn on the fan only (not the AC) If fan is row running then slide AC switch on. The fans get "frozen" after sitting a while.
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Re: air conditioner problem
by sqirmy on 6/22/2008, 3:46 pm
TOOK OFF SHROUD AND FAN SPINS FREELY...........
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Re: air conditioner problem
by Pickle on 6/22/2008, 10:41 pm
Did you try taking the cover off from the inside of the camper and reach up to move the can-shaped fan?
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Re: air conditioner problem
by sqirmy on 6/23/2008, 8:44 am
OK 24 HRS LATER.... TORE THE WHOLE THING APART. JEEEEEZ ONLY TOOK ABOUT 6 HRS. TO GET THE BLOWER MOTOR OUT SO NOW WHAT. IT LOOKS GOOD BUT IT IS 140 DEGREES HERE IN TEXAS. HELP. HOW TO TEST IT WITHOUT JOLTING 220 IN MY BOILING BLOOD? NEED SOME SAFE ADVICE. AND BY THE WAY THE HIGH VOLTAGE WIRES ARE TAPED RIGHT ABOVE THE FAN EXAUST FOR THOSE OF YOU WITH OLDER CATS. MIGHT WANNA KEEP A EYE ON EM .4 SCREWS FOM THE INSIDE REMOVES THE EXAUST AND THEY ARE IN THE SILVER BOX HOPEFULLY STILL TAPED. EASY FIX.
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Re: air conditioner problem
by 10-36 on 5/16/2011, 12:17 pm
Just tried to use my Dometic Duo-Therm air conditioner this weekend. Condenser comes on but blower fan doesn't budge. I took the top shroud off and tried to spin the fan manually. It feels frozen. Time to tinker a bit before our next 23 night road trip to the Gulf of Mexico. I might need my A/C for that trip.
Any thoughts to help me get this fixed?
Any thoughts to help me get this fixed?
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Re: air conditioner problem
by Mopar_Earl on 5/16/2011, 12:26 pm
Motor bushings and or bearings can get tight when out of service. Normally once you get it moving and run it they free up. Sometimes you have to replace the motor. Most are sealed motors and can't be fixed. If it's not sealed, you can pull it apart and clean the shafts and lube the bushings/bearings.
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Re: air conditioner problem
by Mopar_Earl on 5/16/2011, 12:29 pm
sqirmy wrote:OK 24 HRS LATER.... TORE THE WHOLE THING APART. JEEEEEZ ONLY TOOK ABOUT 6 HRS. TO GET THE BLOWER MOTOR OUT SO NOW WHAT. IT LOOKS GOOD BUT IT IS 140 DEGREES HERE IN TEXAS. HELP. HOW TO TEST IT WITHOUT JOLTING 220 IN MY BOILING BLOOD? NEED SOME SAFE ADVICE. AND BY THE WAY THE HIGH VOLTAGE WIRES ARE TAPED RIGHT ABOVE THE FAN EXAUST FOR THOSE OF YOU WITH OLDER CATS. MIGHT WANNA KEEP A EYE ON EM .4 SCREWS FOM THE INSIDE REMOVES THE EXAUST AND THEY ARE IN THE SILVER BOX HOPEFULLY STILL TAPED. EASY FIX.
240 volts?? I hope you're not plugged into a 240 volt welder outlet as the trailer is 120 volt 30 amp service.
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Re: air conditioner problem
by onetonford on 5/16/2011, 12:45 pm
If it has a run Capacitor it is possible it has dried out and not working try to get another and test. I have had the same issue with a house unit capacitors do go bad with age.
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Re: air conditioner problem
by shooter on 5/16/2011, 11:19 pm
Our fan shaft gets stuck all the time when not being used for a while (over a month). I usually take off the A/C shroud and and give it a little spin.
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Re: air conditioner problem
by 10-36 on 5/17/2011, 4:40 am
Northern California Bay Area, Sonoma County.
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Re: air conditioner problem
by Portagie1968 on 5/17/2011, 5:12 am
sqirmy wrote:campers an 02 and has been less than 1000 miles
ac blower quit after 10 min
there was a really big storm that blew through approximatly 10 min before. Is ther maybe a switch that tripped
Are you on an extension cord or using the cord provided with the RV are you directly plugged into the power?
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Re: air conditioner problem
by Portagie1968 on 5/17/2011, 5:15 am
Action Jack wrote:10-36 where are you located?
You are out there on the sort cut to 50 I see. Under water yet.
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by Portagie1968 on 5/17/2011, 5:18 am
10-36 wrote:Northern California Bay Area, Sonoma County.
sqirmy wrote:NOW WHEN I TURN ON THE FAN IT JUST MAKES A BUZZING SOUND AND THEN THE BREAKER TRIPS..........
Some WD 40 on the fan should help but as Earl said I would pull it a part for cleaning and inspection. Possible there could be a bad spot on the armature.
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Re: air conditioner problem
by 10-36 on 5/17/2011, 6:53 am
Yes Portagie it is raining here and it sucks. We huddled in the trailer all weekend on a short trip. Couldn't even get down to the river to swim. Good thing I got last years roof leak fixed thanks to all the help on this website.
As soon as it clears up I'm gonna tear into the A/C and figure out why the fan blower won't run.
So keep all the suggestions coming!
As soon as it clears up I'm gonna tear into the A/C and figure out why the fan blower won't run.
So keep all the suggestions coming!
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Re: air conditioner problem
by Portagie1968 on 5/17/2011, 9:11 am
10-36 Down here by Turlock. Has not rain that much but enough for this time of year. Were did U camp at?
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Re: air conditioner problem
by Action Jack on 5/17/2011, 1:56 pm
Its good to see some more West Coasters on this site.
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