Can I Run my AC continuously in my RV

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[henry]

I just wanted to take a min to thank you for accurately giving advice on ac. I work on ac’s and most people think if it’s running all day it’s overworking the unit (not true) and like always you were spot on. Most videos i watch people have no idea how ac’s work and they try to describe it and it dosent turn out well. I will add one thing if you like it set to 72 then set it for 72. Putting it at 60 dosent make it cool better or faster just makes it run longer. With ac’s there either on or off set it where you want it and let it work.

[breaking_bear]

Full time RVer, I run mine 24/7 during the hot season here in Arizona. After cleaning my coils, I've had zero problems! Thank you Todd!

[dhyde]

I should have found this channel 6 months ago. New subscriber.

[dirrtydevildog]

Love this! We full-time (going on 3 years now!) and have a soft-start on our A/C and it was the best thing. Gotta save that capacitor especially when we're in the South in winter and it's still 80 degrees out all day long. Love you NRVTA!

[Dr.SalvatoreVinciguerra]

Awesome explanation! I've always wondered about this because it is very hot in the South this summer. Have a fantastic day!

[RyanTengowski]

Speaking of A/C units, could you do a video on basic preventative maintenance of them? Places to clean, things to check, etc.

[robertschulke]

Installing one of the duct streamliners, or making one, can improve airflow 40%. Cleaning ducts and filters is also essential. Shutting off unused areas can give better cooling where you are. Desert dwellers use magnets to put reflective insulating tarps on the sunny side of their rigs. Park north/south to minimize mid-day solar exposure. Awnings, especially on the sunny side, can help a lot. Clean your coils inside and outside. A little dust on them goes a long way to slowing heat transfer, overworking the unit, and causing icing.

[VV-omvv]

What he’s saying also applies to your fridge cooling fans. Add a fin fan to keep the fins from freezing

[canadiantwig]

Thanks for the tip. we have 3 a/c's we the bedroom and main on high @ 75 then garage 76 on auto. our son hates the constant cold air on him. :) I service our A/C every spring and fall. Spray paint for the covers should work eh.

[chrisschiel]

You can also remove the ac cover and spray paint it white (for 5 bucks). I did that and it made a great difference.

[Intwodeep]

Where can I get one of these white AC covers I have a black domestic Evolution GR8 video

[Metalrogue]

Very good info, I'm planning on full-time RV living when I retire 4-6 years depending on the economy. I need all the info I can.

[iair-conditiontheoutsideai]

I wish the RV Aircon would kick the condensate up from the evaporator over the condenser to cool it and keep the water from running off the roof. My roof top works but when it goes out I'm buying a mini split.

[mrzif]

Now we need to address the noise from the fan running on high and continuous..

[mikewarren]

Great video sir.. question - I have 2006 NUWA ducted AC - 15, 000 Mack Coleman.. full timers. In Arkansas high humidity.. do I need to run fan speed on high all day and all night or just at night ? .. thank u

[poole]

What's your opinion on running the a/c fan on high 24/7, and just letting the compressor cycle on and off as needed? We have 3 a/c units, and the one in the bedroom seems to run a lot no matter what temperature I keep it set at, and we've had problems with it freezing up. I keep the fan on high to prevent this, but when I do the fan runs 24/7 (it doesn't cycle on and off with the compressor). We live in our RV full-time half of the year, so this isn't just an occasional thing, and I wasn't sure if that would negatively affect the lifespan of the a/c unit. (Note: all a/c units have white shrouds already).

[VV-omvv]

Definitely add a duct insert (i use rv airflow systems) if you use your ac a lot. Makes it way more efficient for long term usage. My ac actually is too cold at times and I’m inland socal where high 90s is standard in the summar

[ThePackDad]

Why am I getting wet droplets hanging from ceiling vents? In VA, humid at 89° in July. AC on high at 71-75° and we get the droplets. I run a dehumidifier inside non stop. Bath vent open, blowing out with upgraded\sealed fan. No other vents\windows\doors open. Thanks for the great videos !

[johntatman]

Great info. If the unit is literally running all the time you might want to consider a larger unit or more insulation.

[Starry_Night_Sky]

Maybe you can advise for a window unit AC for a room in a house? I want something I can run when the outdoor temperature is below 60°F at night. Im not opening any windows. It's too humid outdoors, and I hate it. I hate every day until October. Summer is hot, humid, and loaded with bugs. So, this room stays warm without AC running. I have a Danby brand air conditioner that so far has been amazing. It matches the Midea U Shape Inverter AC. Nothing in the manual addresses my question. I had been warned forever as a kid from my dad that coils on a central AC can potentially frost freeze if the AC is run below 60°F. Well, there has to be an air conditioner I can capably run to cool an indoor room even if outside its in the 50s or even the 40s? This room will maintain 64 with a window open if outside temperature is 32 (yes, 32) before I put the window AC in (that is back in Winter, not now). Over Winter I left that window open all the time. This house has central AC. Ductwork was recently checked. Now that its 80 outside, this room just stays warmer than rest of house so, I added that window AC. With the window AC, this room is 68, yesss.

There must be an AC that can run cool like I want? I set this Danby inverter AC at 70 and I get 68 as result 🙂 but outdoors its 78 to 82 so technically that's probably the outdoor ambient temperature this AC is perfectly designed for. But, how about if outdoor temperature drops to say, 55 at night, and I wish to keep running the AC set to 70 all night (which awesomely maintains the room at 68), will that freeze the compressor or damage the unit?

Is there an AC I can get that runs fine and dandy if outside it's below 60?
Ive heard of something called a "low ambient kit" whatever that does?

I basically want this room 60 to 68 with humidity at or below 50% from now to October.