How We: Clean Your RV Air Conditioner Unit
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- Опубліковано 26 лип 2024
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try this yourself, and instead find a
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The easiest & safest way to clean your RV AC unit is to have it done by a qualified RV Tech BUT if you want to do it yourself, here's a video loaded with tips.
*Oh, & we use Frost King on the evap coils & Nu-Calgon brand on the condenser coils.
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You just saved me $300. The RV repair guy wanted $150 per unit. I literally just did it for like $20. Thank you very very much for posting this video.
Great tip Drew! Keep them coming. God bless you both.
I was just thinking it was time to clean my AC units and 💥 I run across yur videos and signed up. GREAY VIDEOS, quick and to the point. Thanks for putting these out!!!!!!
As a new owner to a travel trailer, this is one job I plan on doing myself. It's always good to keep up on the maintenance on any RV and your tips are priceless. Thankyou.
Congrats on the new travel trailer! Thanks for the feedback. We appreciate it!
Good job thanks for explaining how important your air conditioner is for maintenance , great tips 👍
thanks for the tips very safe and professional demonstration.
Well done! I used to run a mobile RV repair truck and found that almost never did a unit that ran and cooled needed anything more than a good clean job. (Used to do a lot of entertainer buses and you would have to peel the hairspray off before you could clean the evaporator.)
If you don’t mind asking, why don’t you do the mobile service anymore?
@@Hugo-Hernandez I left it originally for better income in the medical equipment design and installation business. Now I am 75 and love fixing my own RV and family. 😎
So many forget how important it is to keep the A/C clean and maintained. Especially during the really hot days of the season. So many great suggestion's on the how to's. Great idea for the pad to hold the screws and tools. Keep up the great work!
Thank you for the tips. i will try this tomorrow 😊
Thanks for the video I like the fact you get right to it.
Good tech! I do mine twice a year, thankyou
Great tip on the foil tape thanks!
Thanks for the video!
Thanks for the great explanation and tips on the 2 different cleaners and taping the seams.
Very well narrated. Way to go!
Thanks, man!
That was very good, I'm a tech as well and that was very informative and put together very well. Great job😊
Thank you! Hope things are going well out in your neck of the woods!
I bought my unit used. The previous owner was a maintenance nut. He did a complete service before he sold it to me. Back to the point the ac wasn't that cold both units. So I figured low on freon or the Condenser or evaporator coils are dirty. Unbelievable the evaporator coil was filthy. The condenser was clean. I called the previous owner (we became friends) he paid for the cleaning of the A/C units 2 months prior. Needless to say he was ripped off I had to shop vac the dirt and dust off before I could spray the cleaner on it. Anyway the unit is ice cold now. Word to the wise. Check up on service techs make sure your getting what you paid for
Sounds like he didn't get a reputable tech. We show before and after pictures to our clients and do before and after temperature readings.
People like you are great! You care about the customer. How do you do that with a 'no walk' roof? I have a 2018 ATC 24 RV Toy Hauler. The OM states unless it was optioned, the roof is not supported and no walk. It's aluminum and nothing else.
The best way to do this is to put a blank or covering on the roof and then a 2x6 sheet of plywood to distribute your weight correctly. Also, do not walk on the roof, only crawl.
A baby hair brush works beautiful for cleaning ac fins without hurting them.
Good idea! But wouldn't work well on the really dirty ones we've been seeing lately. Lots of mold. Yikes!
What is the name of the 2 sprays you us
I have a mildew smells when the ac kicks on. I have had it professionally cleaned each year but the odor remains. I’m going to go up there and open it up and see what’s going on. Any ideas? Where could the mildew be? I clean the filters regularly and have looked into the ducting and the ducting is clean. Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks from Tn
Thanks for watching!
I did what you said and mine was 3 yrs in , and it was so dirty . Great video and easy to follow and understand .
@@user-sq3cl2rt6y thanks for the feedback! Glad you were able to get it cleaned.
Great tip Drew! For those who just want to carry one can of cleaner, can you confirm using the green evaporator can on the condenser? I've used it for my condenser with good results.
Thanks! Yes you can use any non water evap cleaner. The green can just has a stronger odor.
Excellent video! Pesky helpful neighbors lol
Where do you get the brush vent straightener that you prefer?
we got it from amazon. www.amazon.com/Conditioner-Condenser-Cleaning-Stainless-Refrigerator/dp/B086DMR4D4/ref=sr_1_4_sspa?crid=CS51L8N9VSZX&keywords=ac+fin+comb+straightener&qid=1650648940&sprefix=ac+fin+%2Caps%2C225&sr=8-4-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyNENSNVZQNUtaTTZRJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTkzODgyMjI0RkRRUUJDUjdRQiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjMzMTIyMzMxTUdBVlcySjdZSiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
I have a 2010 Kingsport 380 FRS and wondering before I perform AC maintenance, what is the load limit of the roof? Can't find the information on the web.
Not sure. But a good rule of thumb is, if there is no ladder on your RV, exercise extreme caution when walking on the roof. Be mindful to stick to stepping on the studs/beams of the roof.
First time rv owner and I want to do everything right so thank you for the great video! Would you happen to have Amazon links to both of those cleaners. Thanks
Evap coil cleaner we use (has less chemical smell) is amzn.to/3xWc2UV and the condenser coil cleaner is amzn.to/3y1OPjU
If you don’t mind the chemical smell, you could save a few dollars and only use the Frost King (2nd link) on both coils.
Here are the brushes we use:
amzn.to/3Wh4iqE
Thanks for watching!
@@missionrvservices Thank you sir!
One of the most important things you need to do is clean out your evaporator tray and drain holes…..
can you use the Nu-Calgon 4171-75 Evap Foam No Rinse Evaporator Coil Cleaner on both the evap and condensor coils?
You can, but it would be twice as expensive per can. You can use Frost King on both, which would be cheaper, but it just has a stronger smell. That’s why we use the Nu-Calgon on the evap coils which pull air into the camper.
@@missionrvservices ah crap o well lol thanks for the reply!
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What is the blue can brand? Thank you.
"Frost King" coil cleaner. You can find it on Amazon.
@@missionrvservices awesome! Thank you sir.
Where do you get the things to straighten the coil??
Amazon. We get the 4 pack of air conditioner condenser cleaning brushes.
Where did you get that $1 brush?
Amazon but now I guess they sell them in a pack of 4 for $8
what is the blue can called or link
Waterless HVAC cleaner. We use Frost King ACF19 Air Conditioner Coil Foaming Cleaner
What is the evaporator coil cleaner in the green can ?
Here's a link to it www.amazon.com/Nu-Calgon-4171-75-Rinse-Evaporator-Cleaner/dp/B00DM8KQ3I/ref=asc_df_B00DM8KQ3I/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167135564802&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12105226438797576016&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9017387&hvtargid=pla-306829572218&psc=1
One more thing I've noticed your not talking about the inside drip tray, I have the sane ac unit but use Spray Nine to clean the inside rad as per this unit everybody should have a look at that drip tray since it could get clogged, there's a small hole on each side and when they put the ac on the roof, squeeze the 4 bolts it make that drip right on the roof, which could result the unit to overflow in the ceiling. Watch for that!!!
Yes! Thanks for sharing. This is something we do also but forgot to mention it in this particular video.
i have same exact unit and i can not find the drip tray.. i have not seen anyone show a video of how to remove a drip tray i can not see or find. coil is sitting on hard foam as the top foam cover. need info help please. thanks
@@eemendi11 the drip tray is under evaporator coil. It doesn't come out. Feel under there and you'll feel where it is. You'll need a long brush to clean out the debri from it or try to clean from under the AC (there's a gap) and you might be able to use a little pick and get to it that way.
If you cleaning it with a brush it may fill the drip hole on each side make sure their clear of debris an make sure those holes are not sitting on the roof because the water could fill the drip tray and go inside your rv there should be a gap between the unit and the roof
@@danvalcamlau Yes. This is another great point
My rv is a yr old, the ac turns on and cold air at vents, but doesn't cool down camper properly, 85 outside only can cool it to 80, its on 50 amp service, same roof units as in video...2021 avalanche 378bh
I would start by checking your duct work, you may have some gaps in the ceiling, if you do, then your cooling the ceiling and not moving air. Pop your cover off the ceiling and stick your phone up there with a light and take a look. Also, make sure all your vents are open, and your main dump at the AC is closed.
@@drewdavies8403 I did check some vents one of them the foam from the duct was sagging and blocking one of the vents... tried opening better, what is the main dump?
@@ltsmonke the main dump is on the ceiling AC cover (if you have one and are not fully ducted) there is a side to side slide on it. If you are fully ducted you will not have this.
@@drewdavies8403 okay I see what you mean, thanks
Do you need to be cautious of walking on some rv roofs.
Should be cautious when walking on every RV roof 😊 because you don’t know the true condition of it. AND if it doesn’t have a ladder, it wasn’t made for withstanding the weight of walking around on it, so be sure to stay toward the edges, crawl or or use a thin piece of plywood to disperse your weight, or stick to walking on the braces only. Use your best judgment.
6/25/2023 half dozen shroud screws will not loosen with blaster lube. Vice grip does not catch the head. Drill out? Secret?
Never seen them do that. They’re stainless steel screws unless someone switched them out in the past. Without being there I can’t tell you to drill them out or not. Maybe try using a larger Phillips bit. They should all be Phillips head screws.
Thanks, they are ss/Phillips 2011 used unit and may never been serviced,some others needed lube.Will drill/extracter with future inspiration. Thanks
What is the name of these products?
Frost King for the evap coils and Nu-Calgon is the brand I use on the condenser coils.
I’ve mentioned it in other videos but forgot to in this one. I’ll put it in the description for others.
@@missionrvservicesI think you have the products switched. Didn’t you use the No rinse evap coil on the evaporator coils and frost king for the condenser coils? Very good vid and info btw
As a single woman that had to figure this out thanks so much UA-cam University. Put all your stuff in a bucket. Tie a long extension cord around your waist and the other on your bucket of you don't like heights like I dont
Ac wouldn't go below 78, just had to turn it down it was 61°
Thank you thank you so very much
Same way they’ve been making them for fifty years.
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