โSep-30-2018 12:10 PM
โOct-01-2018 04:17 PM
โOct-01-2018 03:46 PM
smiggleburger wrote:
I recently discovered that my third Dometic 15K BTU AC in three years has failed again. Just like the last two times, it powers up, the compressor kicks in and blows air with zero degrees of cooling. Since the last one was installed in December of 2016, there is a good chance I can get it swapped again under warranty.
At this point I have no faith in Dometic air conditioners. I understand they had problems when manufacturing was moved to China.
I am ready to go into my pocket and buy a brand that is hopefully made in the US.
Has anyone had a Dometic AC installed or purchased a new RV in the last year or so and if so what have been your experiences with the Dometic?
โOct-01-2018 03:13 PM
โOct-01-2018 03:03 PM
dougrainer wrote:Big Katuna wrote:
So how many milliseconds does it take for that relay to open if you turn off the main breaker while itโs running?
You need to get a life:) Doug
โOct-01-2018 12:13 PM
โOct-01-2018 08:37 AM
Big Katuna wrote:
So how many milliseconds does it take for that relay to open if you turn off the main breaker while itโs running?
โOct-01-2018 06:25 AM
โOct-01-2018 05:45 AM
dougrainer wrote:Big Katuna wrote:dougrainer wrote:Big Katuna wrote:
When you break camp, do you turn it off at the thermostat or unplug the RV while itโs running?
Sorry, but disconnecting 120 power or turning off the tstat does the EXACT SAME THING. When you turn off the tstat, the compressor relay on the control board opens and kills power to the Compressor. Disconnecting Shore power just bypasses opening the relay. Doug
As a retired HVAC/R tech, I'd have to agree with Doug here.
โOct-01-2018 04:59 AM
Big Katuna wrote:dougrainer wrote:Big Katuna wrote:
When you break camp, do you turn it off at the thermostat or unplug the RV while itโs running?
Explain why this would cause a major fault in the sealed system. Doug
I didnโt read the sealed unit had failed. I used to turn off the breaker with both ACs running. I blew three PTCRโs in one football season.
I asked my repair guy what the heck and he asked about my habits.
Never lost another cap or PTCR again.
โOct-01-2018 04:56 AM
smiggleburger wrote:
Your warranty expired almost 1 year ago. Warranties only are viable for the duration of the ORIGINAL warranty date. You do not add on to the date the replacement was installed. But, you have a good case to get Dometic to step up and warranty this 3rd unit. You need to make sure you bring this up BEFORE the Service Center starts the warranty claim. They need to make sure Dometic understands, this is the 3rd AC in less than 2 years, so they need to proceed knowing the history of your RV. Doug
I am hoping since I am the "original purchaser" of the 2nd warranted unit, the warranty is still in effect for another two months.
WARRANTY PERIOD: This Warranty will be in effect for two (2) years from the date of purchase by the Original Purchaser. The Original Purchaser
should retain a copy of the dated bill of sale as evidence of the date of purchase.
โSep-30-2018 04:50 PM
โSep-30-2018 02:25 PM
dougrainer wrote:Big Katuna wrote:
When you break camp, do you turn it off at the thermostat or unplug the RV while itโs running?
Explain why this would cause a major fault in the sealed system. Doug
โSep-30-2018 02:19 PM
Your warranty expired almost 1 year ago. Warranties only are viable for the duration of the ORIGINAL warranty date. You do not add on to the date the replacement was installed. But, you have a good case to get Dometic to step up and warranty this 3rd unit. You need to make sure you bring this up BEFORE the Service Center starts the warranty claim. They need to make sure Dometic understands, this is the 3rd AC in less than 2 years, so they need to proceed knowing the history of your RV. Doug
โSep-30-2018 01:47 PM
Big Katuna wrote:
When you break camp, do you turn it off at the thermostat or unplug the RV while itโs running?