Travels with Ted

How To Clean your RV's Air Conditioners

Follow this simple process to properly clean your RV's rooftop A.C. units.

Step One:

Power off

Turn the power off to your RV or camper before working on any RV air conditioning unit.

Step two:

Clean filters

Start by vacuuming the air filter. Then, soak the air filter in a mixture of warm water and mild detergent.

Step Three:

Inspect Unit

Head to the rood, remove the cover and inspect the AC for nests or other large desbris.

Step Four:

Clean the Coils

Using a specialty coil comb, comb the coils. Blow the coils with compressed air to remove any remaining clogs and spray coil cleaner/

Step Five

Oil in Motor

If your fan motor has a small oil cap, add oil every year. Remove the plastic plug from the cup and place 3 to 4 drops of SAE 20-weight oil.

About The Author

Christina is a full-time RVer who travels across the country with her dog, Ted.

- Enid Blyton

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