UPDATE Yuma AC repair recommendation?

[Canadian_Rainbi]

It looks like our Coleman-Mach basement heatpump (Airxcel 46515 series) is failing. Possibly compressor(s) or if we're really lucky just the start capacitor(s). We are in southern Mexico and will be heading inland and/or north soon if I can't get it sorted in the next day or two. Not going to run it until I hear from Airxcel. Sent them an email yesterday.

This thing is rated as a two ton heatpump and weighs 200 pounds. It is a pig to R&R. I know, we did it down here 4 years ago.

Aiming for Yuma area OR somewhere between Ajo AZ and Olympia WN sometime in the next 4 to 6 weeks.

[Canadian_Rainbi]

UPDATE:

Should have posted this weeks/months ago.

On the way home, in San Carlos, on their 30A RV outlet the heatpump worked great. No problem starting. HOWEVER I had taken the Xantrex out of circuit (it had died) so there was no low voltage protection.

It runs fine on the generator (7500 Onan Quite Diesel)

Looks like it was just an inadequate supply.

[Carvin_Marvin]

Highly recommend this gentleman. Clean Reasonable and knowledgeable. He replaced a furnace motor for me. Accurate Rv. 866-232-3849 in Yuma

[Canadian_Rainbi]

crasster wrote:
Are you willing to take a stab at fixing it yourself? The capacitors are a cheap way to go and pretty easy to test.

I have a cheap dmm and clamp on ammeter. I guess all I can test for is a dead short. Suggestions?

[crasster]

Are you willing to take a stab at fixing it yourself? The capacitors are a cheap way to go and pretty easy to test.

[Valkyriebush]

I've always gone to RV world, my dealer. I hear CJ's is good. Busy this time of year. You might have to wait for an appointment. Plan ahead.

[The_Texan]

Give Nick a call at Foothills Mobile RV Repair Phone number (928) 342-1704 and talk to him. There is a guy here in Yuma that is a true specialist on RV AC's. I think the name is Wilson or Williams, I will try to find the name and number tomorrow, but Nick can help you.

[Canadian_Rainbi]

path1 wrote:
Yuma AC repair recommendation?

Can't really recommended anybody. But advance planning might help in the part situation. We found parts sometimes hard to get in Yuma. Some of the most basic parts had to be shipped in, Skylights for example took 3 days. Had vehicle problems and the RAM dealer was week and 1/2 out before we could get appointment.

I suspect things like the start capacitors will be available in Yuma. If it is the compressor it will have to be ordered and shipped in no matter where we are. Just looking for recommendations for a reliable RV shop with a good AC tech. Then we'll phone ahead and talk to them directly.

[path1]

Yuma AC repair recommendation?

Can't really recommended anybody. But advance planning might help in the part situation. We found parts sometimes hard to get in Yuma. Some of the most basic parts had to be shipped in, Skylights for example took 3 days. Had vehicle problems and the RAM dealer was week and 1/2 out before we could get appointment.