Fixed: Dometic RV AC not blowing cold air - try before replacing air conditioner - easy $15 fix

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  • čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
  • You can find part & tools used in this video here:
    Multimeter tool: www.amazon.com...
    Capacitors: www.amazon.com...
    Overload protectors: www.amazon.com...
    (these are Amazon & eBay affiliate links)

Komentáře • 78

  • @RV-time
    @RV-time  Před 11 měsíci +3

    You can find part & tools used in this video here:
    Multimeter tool: amzn.to/3WYzeKN
    Capacitors: amzn.to/4fXPeWo
    Overload protectors: amzn.to/3T4r5n1
    (these are Amazon & eBay affiliate links)

  • @youngjunj
    @youngjunj Před měsícem +4

    It works thank you so much!!! We are in over 107 degrees and I saw this video and fixed it!!!! You saved us !!!

    • @RV-time
      @RV-time  Před měsícem

      Awesome, glad to help!

  • @DavidDunlapIam
    @DavidDunlapIam Před 2 měsíci +4

    After watching your video, I found that the wire going to Thermal protector had heated due to a lose connection and had lost connection. I was able to repair it with a couple of wire nuts and a short piece of wire, Thanks!!!

  • @aceventuraaceventura2003
    @aceventuraaceventura2003 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Thanks for this video. After watching this video, I just realize that I don't hear that AC humming noise and that subtle compression sound. All I hear is a very loud fan noise. It's either high or low. It is one thing on my RV that I wished it was more reliable. It does cool after a very long time after turning it on, but no where near what I would consider "cool" But information is very useful though, thanks for sharing.

  • @nathanurick8320
    @nathanurick8320 Před 3 měsíci +6

    Thanks for taking time out to make this video

    • @RV-time
      @RV-time  Před 2 měsíci

      Glad to help!

    • @dporrasxtremeLS3
      @dporrasxtremeLS3 Před měsícem +1

      YES! I am just heading out to look at a Nice RV that both units are having cooling problems! I Bet this is the problem on Both units! Thank You Very Much!

  • @Soah1086
    @Soah1086 Před 27 dny +3

    I have this same model and I'm fairly certain my capacitor is busted. I get the compressor hum as well as a pulsing sound but the fan isn't spinning. A capacitor replacement video would be super appreciated.

    • @RV-time
      @RV-time  Před 25 dny

      Yeah, I will try to record and post it soon. Maybe you would be able to record and send me those symptoms of bad capacitor, and I would include it in my video. Please let me know.

    • @katie5808
      @katie5808 Před 11 dny +2

      If your fan isn't spinning but your compressor is turning on, then it's the fan motor. I recently had the same issue and replaced it, works fine now.

    • @RV-time
      @RV-time  Před 10 dny

      @katie5808 thanks for sharing!

  • @devinmartin2031
    @devinmartin2031 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Okay cool I have this exact same one. I’m going to try this. Thanks my guy. If I can find your video again I will come back and give you update but appreciate the information. Either way is super informative. Thanks, Dawwg

    • @RV-time
      @RV-time  Před měsícem +1

      👊🏻 Glad it helped!

    • @trillnfly
      @trillnfly Před měsícem +1

      In the future you can save it in a playlist. That's what I have done. Once I get a ladder I'm going to get up there and pray I can fix it.

  • @Natedoc808
    @Natedoc808 Před 2 dny

    Just had my dometic unit not perform when some friends came to stay the weekend in our RV. Thankfully overnight temps were in the 50s so wasn’t a big deal

    • @RV-time
      @RV-time  Před 2 dny

      Yeah, summer is almost over, we won’t need it much soon.

    • @Natedoc808
      @Natedoc808 Před 2 dny

      @@RV-time it was 97 that day

    • @RV-time
      @RV-time  Před 2 dny +1

      😅

  • @xirabolt
    @xirabolt Před měsícem +2

    Dang wish I'd checked this when I was camping this past weekend. Our replacement, new Dometic failed after just one season. We were told it needed to be replaced but that's kinda hard to believe.

    • @RV-time
      @RV-time  Před měsícem +1

      Did you already take it to get work done?

  • @hugomartinez1205
    @hugomartinez1205 Před 11 dny

    Would it work for a 2007 domestic duo therm thank you.

  • @jefaustex2655
    @jefaustex2655 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Great info

    • @RV-time
      @RV-time  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @rogermabry2816
    @rogermabry2816 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Thank you

  • @lavernejones6520
    @lavernejones6520 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I have a 2018 Wolf Pup. I checked the overload and it is good. I jumped the overload and not any cold air. Where is the capacitor on the Wolf Pup. Thanks for your help.

    • @RV-time
      @RV-time  Před 2 měsíci +2

      It is on the opposite side of the AC unit.

  • @robinlopez1909
    @robinlopez1909 Před 13 dny

    Thanks for the info

  • @CalvinsCorner72
    @CalvinsCorner72 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Ok good I will check mine. Thanks

    • @RV-time
      @RV-time  Před 2 měsíci +1

      No problem 👍

  • @tyhulbert3934
    @tyhulbert3934 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Exactly my problem I was freaking out but now I'm not thank u so much

    • @RV-time
      @RV-time  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Glad I could help

  • @Daniel-fm4kl
    @Daniel-fm4kl Před 11 měsíci +11

    The only thing that Dometic is good for is a boat anchor

    • @RV-time
      @RV-time  Před 11 měsíci +5

      😅That’s what I got a feeling off too… That thing is so loud inside the camper, you gotta choose between cold air or a headache in the morning.
      Camper was used only 3 times when AC broke. Now Im carrying spare parts with me every time…

    • @mattwhitacre4607
      @mattwhitacre4607 Před 4 měsíci +6

      Mine works fine.

    • @d0nKsTaH
      @d0nKsTaH Před 2 měsíci +3

      It would still cause a circuit breaker---somewhere--- to switch off!
      Whales, are rumored to have circuit breakers.
      They'd die.
      So its best to put in a gun range, and use a M34 mini gun on it until its nothing.
      :D

    • @sled7782
      @sled7782 Před 2 měsíci

      czcams.com/video/TusVLTNm7_s/video.htmlsi=YGmBSFMAyePQJJHI

    • @MasterRoshi_007
      @MasterRoshi_007 Před měsícem +1

      😂😂😂

  • @Payceco
    @Payceco Před 2 měsíci +1

    My overload protector when out but I only found one that says 220 v and my rv is 30 amp 110 v. Its safe to use it? Thanks

    • @RV-time
      @RV-time  Před měsícem +1

      No, electrical parameters have to be exact match with the original.

  • @hauntedandAloneFB
    @hauntedandAloneFB Před 28 dny

    But wait, I have the same ac and I didn’t see any capacitors up there? My is not turning on, fan not kicking in, compressor and fan both click but nothing . So I’m assuming it’s start up capacitors but I seen none? Mines a domestic also

    • @RV-time
      @RV-time  Před 25 dny

      It is hiding under the metal cover. You can see it well in my other video here:
      czcams.com/video/dhmfj_ip2kk/video.html

  • @Keith.B
    @Keith.B Před 3 měsíci +2

    Which overload switch did you use? I see some for $9-$10 and all the dometics are like $50.
    Are they interchangeable or does it have to be the dometic one? Thanks

    • @RV-time
      @RV-time  Před 3 měsíci +3

      The main thing is to match the parameters of your existing overload protector. Either buy same exact model number, or look up the specs and make sure to buy correct replacement. I bought 2pcs. of Klixon brand for 1/3 of Dometic price, & it’s been working well for about a year now (about 5 camping trips).

    • @havoc130gaming3
      @havoc130gaming3 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@RV-time I need the exact one you have, but having issues finding it on amazon. Did you order through the Klixon website?

    • @RV-time
      @RV-time  Před měsícem +3

      Found it on eBay

    • @scotthedges7450
      @scotthedges7450 Před měsícem +2

      you want one that has a 2250 watt set rating 3 hp

    • @dporrasxtremeLS3
      @dporrasxtremeLS3 Před měsícem +1

      @@RV-time Wow! Just What We Needed! Thanks! Liked and Subscribed! I am on top of the world, with this information!

  • @DizzyDogDesignsSarahMcIn-wg8qd
    @DizzyDogDesignsSarahMcIn-wg8qd Před 2 měsíci +1

    How hot is the compressor supposed to get mine is hot to the touch. This stops blowing cold air when it gets hot outside.

    • @RV-time
      @RV-time  Před měsícem +1

      They get pretty hot, that’s normal.
      Is yours cycling on and off when it is running (the buzzing noise)?

  • @Daddynixterdrums
    @Daddynixterdrums Před 28 dny

    The refrigerant presence in my RV AC seems to go out after a few minutes, then possibly cycle back on once I change the settings and back again. I have a feeling it may be this.

  • @lavernejones6520
    @lavernejones6520 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I replaced the capacitor and overload....still blowing air, but not cold air. What's next?

    • @RV-time
      @RV-time  Před 2 měsíci

      Probably low on refrigerant.

    • @RV-time
      @RV-time  Před 2 měsíci

      Is compressor turning on/off?

    • @MasterRoshi_007
      @MasterRoshi_007 Před měsícem

      @@RV-timehow do you add refrigerant to the a/c

    • @RV-time
      @RV-time  Před měsícem

      Unfortunately, often these systems are filled & sealed at the factory without a service port (how convenient huh!? $$$).
      Only way is to tap into the low line and add a refrigerant port, where permitted by law (yes, how convenient for manufacturers…🤑💰)

    • @MasterRoshi_007
      @MasterRoshi_007 Před měsícem

      @@RV-time wtf, this sounds too stressful, I’m not trying to replace a part that doesn’t need to be fixed, the simplistic thing to start and do would be the refrigerant. I’m commenting here because I read someone replaced that specific part you did and still nothing. I believe that it’s the refrigerant

  • @CoreyB777
    @CoreyB777 Před měsícem

    The only thing going on with mine is that it's stupid old and the fan won't stay on and spin.

    • @RV-time
      @RV-time  Před měsícem

      You can buy & replace just the fan.

  • @JonnyDeeFilms
    @JonnyDeeFilms Před měsícem

    Easy fix😂😂😂😂

  • @maybe2wice1
    @maybe2wice1 Před 3 měsíci

    Does it matter what overload you purchase, I cant find the one that was in mine and cant get any information on what it is to try and match up with something else that will not take weeks to get. B500-150-141E is the number, Please help!!!!

    • @RV-time
      @RV-time  Před 2 měsíci

      Yes, overload protector specs should be matching your system requirements. I found the same ones that you have available on eBay here: ebay.us/9bfJS5

    • @jgelanyi
      @jgelanyi Před 2 měsíci

      @@RV-time I’m having the same issue. The number on the side of mine is MRA12053-56B (B might be 8, I can’t tell) Klixon. I’m not sure how to find out the specs or where to get the same one. Any tips?

    • @RV-time
      @RV-time  Před měsícem

      Check on eBay as well.