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A/C Problem?

Yahoo Message Number: 70027
I have the low profile RVP Heat Pumps, 1 of the units the Compressor kick on and back off immediately, after a short time it will do the same thing again, it does this both of A/C and Heat Pump Mode.
Does anyone have a clue as to what the trouble may be? I read some notes on Tips and it says that Freon is not likely to be the problem, at least not always, I see no sign of a leak. I pulled the cover off and did not see anything unusual, and the Coils are Clean and Filters are Clean..Any ideas..
Marvin, 07 Allure 470 #31459

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Yahoo Message Number: 70029
Sounds like you've blown a start cap. Call RVComfort and they'll send you a start kit, it's an easy install.

Jim 07 Allure #31570

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Yahoo Message Number: 70037

Jim

Does the fan run? If not, then the compressor will kick out on high head pressure and then restart when the pressure bleeds off. Sometimes the fans will get sticky bearing sleeves and require lubing. Also, low freon will cause the same.

Dave

aka Billy Byte (trusty hound)
2000 Allure #30443

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Yahoo Message Number: 70053
How cold is it outside?

If it's below approx 40 then they heatpumps won't work.
Ours will do exactly the same if it's too cold outside.

Bruce 2001 Intrigue 11278

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Yahoo Message Number: 70057
Thanks to all, The fan and all is working OK, it is just the Compressor that kicks in and then out, everything else is normal, just not putting out cool air or heat, in the heat mode...I'm thinking that is is the start capacitor...like Jim said.. I will try RV Comfort tomorrow... Thanks to all.
Marvin 07 Allure 31459

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Yahoo Message Number: 70062
There is a 3 amp fuse on the circuit board up there. You have to take the cover off when you're up on the roof, and there's a metal box you'll see. Inside the metal box is a circuit board, and you'll see the 3 amp fuse that can fail on one edge. I'm told by an RV tech that some people are replacing it with a 5 amp fuse. Be careful up there because there are 2 capacitors that carry quite a charge. For sure you should turn all of your power off, but I'm sure you know that.

Mike Frederick
06 Inspire 51784

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Yahoo Message Number: 70064
Bruce, anybody

Why would I use the heat pump if my furnace heater works

Stan Inspire 20045 51406

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Yahoo Message Number: 70065
Marvin

Had the same problem and order the Cap/ starter from Rv Comfort and installed it yesterday. Works just fine now.
Ned Herrmann

06 Inspire 51677

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Yahoo Message Number: 70066
Simple.

In a campground we pay for electricity. So why use my fuel when I can use the electricity I've paid for. Call me mean but money is money!

Bruce 2001 Intrigue 11278

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Yahoo Message Number: 70069
You have already paid for the electric in your park fees. Why pay for propane also.
 

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Yahoo Message Number: 70070

Marvin Does the compressor start then cut out or just humm real load. If it just humms them it is the start capacitor.

Dave

aka Billy Byte (trusty hound)
2000 Allure #30443