How We: Clean Your RV Air Conditioner Unit

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Disclaimer: Although I am a Certified RV Technician and Inspector,
know that you take risks everytime you take the advice of anyone on
RU-vid. By continuing to watch our videos, you are acknowledging
that we are not responsible for damage and/or injury for any actions
you take after watching them. These videos are intended to share
knowledge only. We are not implying you should make your own repairs.
If you do not feel comfortable fixing your own issues, please DO NOT
try this yourself, and instead find a
qualified RV Tech to do it for you. You can find one in your area by
going to RVTAA.ORG.
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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@kylecrs 2 года назад

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.

@Tom-zx9oj 3 года назад

Great tip Drew! Keep them coming. God bless you both.

@jdavisbiblicalco Год назад

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!!!!!!

@patrickburke9764 2 года назад

Good job thanks for explaining how important your air conditioner is for maintenance , great tips 👍

@byronewhite 2 года назад

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.)

@Hugo-Hernandez Год назад

If you don’t mind asking, why don’t you do the mobile service anymore?

@byronewhite Год назад

@@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. 😎

@scottfirman 11 месяцев назад

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.

@missionrvservices 11 месяцев назад

Congrats on the new travel trailer! Thanks for the feedback. We appreciate it!

@b4aftermatch257 2 года назад

thanks for the tips very safe and professional demonstration.

@gabrielvalencia8076 4 месяца назад

Thank you for the tips. i will try this tomorrow 😊

@eddie9903 2 года назад

Thanks for the video I like the fact you get right to it.

@mattfrith3882 День назад

Nice man ty for the tips on the cleaners

@ricktaylor6373 Год назад

Good tech! I do mine twice a year, thankyou

@beboboymann3823 Год назад

Very well narrated. Way to go!

@missionrvservices Год назад

Thanks, man!

@froglobster Год назад

Great tip on the foil tape thanks!

@ianbeck2840 Год назад

Thanks for the video!

@georgeramsey2827 2 года назад

Thanks for the great explanation and tips on the 2 different cleaners and taping the seams.

@NatureAtItsBestUpstateN.Y. Год назад

That was very good, I'm a tech as well and that was very informative and put together very well. Great job😊

@missionrvservices Год назад

Thank you! Hope things are going well out in your neck of the woods!

@marymason9981 2 года назад

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!

@hoobeydoobey1267 Год назад

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.

@missionrvservices Год назад

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.

@peterdejoseph5197 4 месяца назад

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

@missionrvservices 4 месяца назад

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.

@traveler320ak7 5 месяцев назад

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!

@KaliOmisha 2 года назад

A baby hair brush works beautiful for cleaning ac fins without hurting them.

@missionrvservices 2 года назад

Good idea! But wouldn't work well on the really dirty ones we've been seeing lately. Lots of mold. Yikes!

@j.r.gomezralph775 Год назад

What is the name of the 2 sprays you us

@olivieralarie1628 2 года назад

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.

@missionrvservices 2 года назад

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.

@user-sq3cl2rt6y Год назад

Thanks from Tn

@missionrvservices Год назад

Thanks for watching!

@user-sq3cl2rt6y Год назад

I did what you said and mine was 3 yrs in , and it was so dirty . Great video and easy to follow and understand .

@missionrvservices Год назад

@@user-sq3cl2rt6y thanks for the feedback! Glad you were able to get it cleaned.

@LaCatLady 2 года назад

Where do you get the brush vent straightener that you prefer?

@missionrvservices 2 года назад

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=

@redgdesigns3187 Год назад

Excellent video! Pesky helpful neighbors lol

@OurSecondLife Год назад

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.

@missionrvservices Год назад

Thanks! Yes you can use any non water evap cleaner. The green can just has a stronger odor.

@williamtoney2599 2 года назад

One of the most important things you need to do is clean out your evaporator tray and drain holes…..

@peterc504 Год назад

can you use the Nu-Calgon 4171-75 Evap Foam No Rinse Evaporator Coil Cleaner on both the evap and condensor coils?

@missionrvservices Год назад

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.

@peterc504 Год назад

@@missionrvservices ah crap o well lol thanks for the reply!

@MrMatthewgross 3 месяца назад

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

@missionrvservices 3 месяца назад

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!

@MrMatthewgross 3 месяца назад

@@missionrvservices Thank you sir!

@genoropesa9896 29 дней назад

👍👍👍👍👍

@ricardomacias7902 2 года назад

What is the blue can brand? Thank you.

@missionrvservices 2 года назад

"Frost King" coil cleaner. You can find it on Amazon.

@ricardomacias7902 2 года назад

@@missionrvservices awesome! Thank you sir.

@brendabrewster1832 Год назад

Where do you get the things to straighten the coil??

@missionrvservices Год назад

Amazon. We get the 4 pack of air conditioner condenser cleaning brushes.

@danvalcamlau Год назад

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!!!

@missionrvservices Год назад

Yes! Thanks for sharing. This is something we do also but forgot to mention it in this particular video.

@eemendi11 Год назад

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

@missionrvservices Год назад

@@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.

@danvalcamlau Год назад

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

@missionrvservices Год назад

@@danvalcamlau Yes. This is another great point

@JaimeGonzalez-zq2bm 2 года назад

what is the blue can called or link

@missionrvservices 2 года назад

Waterless HVAC cleaner. We use Frost King ACF19 Air Conditioner Coil Foaming Cleaner

@andrewberg980 2 года назад

Where did you get that $1 brush?

@missionrvservices 2 года назад

Amazon but now I guess they sell them in a pack of 4 for $8

@ltsmonke 2 года назад

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

@drewdavies8403 2 года назад

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.

@ltsmonke 2 года назад

@@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?

@drewdavies8403 2 года назад

@@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.

@ltsmonke 2 года назад

@@drewdavies8403 okay I see what you mean, thanks

@davidgoughnour5530 Год назад

Do you need to be cautious of walking on some rv roofs.

@missionrvservices Год назад

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.

@brittanybarnett9503 2 года назад

What is the evaporator coil cleaner in the green can ?

@missionrvservices 2 года назад

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

@frankwrexford9958 Год назад

6/25/2023 half dozen shroud screws will not loosen with blaster lube. Vice grip does not catch the head. Drill out? Secret?

@missionrvservices Год назад

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.

@frankwrexford9958 Год назад

Thanks, they are ss/Phillips 2011 used unit and may never been serviced,some others needed lube.Will drill/extracter with future inspiration. Thanks

@savannahmarines4961 Год назад

What is the name of these products?

@missionrvservices Год назад

Frost King for the evap coils and Nu-Calgon is the brand I use on the condenser coils.

@missionrvservices Год назад

I’ve mentioned it in other videos but forgot to in this one. I’ll put it in the description for others.

@dchambers25 Год назад

⁠@@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

@relaxedyou4059 Год назад

As a single woman that had to figure this out thanks so much RU-vid 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

@relaxedyou4059 Год назад

Ac wouldn't go below 78, just had to turn it down it was 61°

@relaxedyou4059 Год назад

Thank you thank you so very much