Many people winterize their RVs during the cold months. They only go out venturing in them when spring and summer arrive. People use recreational vehicles to camp in the great outdoors, visit beaches, and try similar activities during those seasons. Doing those offers allows them to have fun in the sun, rest, and relax. One of the main points behind investing in an RV is that it is supposed to give folks a comfortable environment they can enjoy. However, if an RV’s air conditioning (AC) system decides to quit working, the temperature inside the motor home will rise, leaving the environment anything but pleasant.
Meanwhile, if the AC of an RV’s engine goes out, drivers and passengers are sure to sweat through their clothes during trips. Rolling down the windows may provide them with some relief, but only if they enjoy hot wind against their skin. When RV owners’ air conditioning systems are giving them fits, they should not fret. Instead, they can contact J & W Mechanical Fleet Services to schedule RV repair and maintenance services.
Our team has the training, experience, and tools needed to fix AC problems. So don’t make yourself and your family suffer through another hot vacation. Give us a call to ensure that the air coming through the vents of your RV is nice and cold. Now, let’s take a look at some common air conditioning issues.
Low Coolant
Air conditioning units use Freon. It is the coolant that is responsible for turning the air cold. If a leak develops on a line or at a fitting, the Freon escapes, and the system stops cooling. The vehicle’s occupants are then left hot, annoyed, and sticky. A mechanic can add a leak detector solution to the system to locate the culprit fast. They will need to make adjustments, repairs, or replace parts to fix it. Afterward, they refill the Freon, and everything is as good as gold again.
A Malfunctioning AC Clutch
Vehicle air conditioning systems that are located inside engine compartments have compressors with clutches. The latter tells the first when to cycle between on and off. When AC clutches fail, they do not allow the compressors to cycle the Freon. The air coming through the vents on the RV’s dash becomes lukewarm at best. Broken air conditioner clutches usually need to be replaced instead of repaired. That is where knowing a reputable mechanic shop can be highly beneficial.
A Broken Thermostat
Overhead RV air conditioners have thermostats. If the devices break or malfunction, they won’t blow cold air. To check and see if a thermostat is bad, people can do a bit of rewiring, and bypass it. They must be careful, though, or they could hurt themselves. Therefore, it is probably in the best interests of RV owners to leave thermostat testing up to the professionals. Our mechanics have the training to investigate such issues safely. Plus, they can address them right away, and clients don’t have to worry about smashing their knuckles or getting shocked.
There are plenty of things that cause RV air conditioning systems not to cool properly. These are only several of them. Other problematic parts include but are not limited to the following:
- Relays And Fuses
- Switches
- Condenser Fans
- Dryers
It doesn’t matter what your RV’s AC is doing; we have you covered. So don’t delay any longer. Contact our shop to get the professional, friendly, and skilled service that you deserve. Our team will have your air conditioning system blowing cold air and ready to combat high temperatures in no time at all.