#1 AC died again.

[Buly]

Last time it was the capacitor. That time it looks like it lost charge? From what I garner, paying to recharge and fix it, it will be close to the cost of a new one.
It lasted seven years. I hear some don’t last two years. So, my situation is:
#1 AC Caput
#2 AC E4 error code
#3 AC OK
Lucky for us, Michigan is nice and cool. Evenings 50-60F and days 70-80F
Mo money, Mo money……….?

 

[redbaron]

My 2013 DSDP went thru a total of 7 Air units, each failing more than once. I would lose at least one per season, often two.

My 2019 DSDP lost 2 air units. After that, I installed the Micro-Air Easy Start. That was in June of 2020. Since then I have not had any problems, and we use them a lot. The units are always on, albeit a higher setting, when stored in the garage.

I really believe the Micro-Air is extending the life of the air units. I will be moving them to my new coach.

 

[Buly]

RedBaron, looks like you have become a specialist by now?
I have SoftStart on #1 and #3. Will try to get a AC guy to check it out and get an opinion, before replacing it.

 

[redbaron]

RedBaron, looks like you have become a specialist by now?
I have SoftStart on #1 and #3. Will try to get a AC guy to check it out and get an opinion, before replacing it.

Do you have the Micro-Air version ( Leaders in Custom Marine & RV A/C Controls, Soft Starters & Displays ) or the other product from SoftStart USA?

The other product is one that I have a lot of experience with, and know for a fact it damaged one of my units.

 

[Buly]

Not Micro Air. The other brand that you don’t like.

 

[redbaron]

Not Micro Air. The other brand that you don’t like.

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

We just had the compressor seize up on the center (kitchen AC). Replacement units (15M) run about $1,700…if you can find one. We are being quoted 6-8 weeks by both a local distributor and Dometic itself. Like everything else, the supply chain is all messed up.

Our coach is exactly 3 years old and the AC has not been heavily used. If we were keeping the coach, I would have MicroAir soft-starts installed but since it will soon be going down the road, I don’t think I’ll bother.

We do have a soft-start unit on the big AC/heat pump at the sticks ‘n bricks and the tech that recommended it several years back swears that it makes the units last longer.

TJ

 

[Buly]

We just had the compressor seize up on the center (kitchen AC). Replacement units (15M) run about $1,700…if you can find one. We are being quoted 6-8 weeks by both a local distributor and Dometic itself. Like everything else, the supply chain is all messed up.

Our coach is exactly 3 years old and the AC has not been heavily used. If we were keeping the coach, I would have MicroAir soft-starts installed but since it will soon be going down the road, I don’t think I’ll bother.

We do have a soft-start unit on the big AC/heat pump at the sticks ‘n bricks and the tech that recommended it several years back swears that it makes the units last longer.

TJ

Thanks TJ. I will see tomorrow if I can find a mobile technician to take a look. If not, I will drag myself up there and take a look.

 

[Old-RV'er]

Buly, find an RV salvage yard, and try to match up the failed unit with a used one. Why, with the new units being heavily digital in setup getting a 7 year old a/c unit to work with your existing T-stat is going to be challenge. Also, the used unit might not cost as much, and it will hook up to your t-stat just like it was new. Let us all know.

 

[Buly]

Buly, find an RV salvage yard, and try to match up the failed unit with a used one. Why, with the new units being heavily digital in setup getting a 7 year old a/c unit to work with your existing T-stat is going to be challenge. Also, the used unit might not cost as much, and it will hook up to your t-stat just like it was new. Let us all know.

That’s something I never thought about. Will look at it. Thanks.