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Yesterday I turned on my AC and it does not blow cold air. I believe the compressor is kicking on, but immediately kicks off. I say this based on watching my electricity meter. When I turn it on the needle spikes to the low range and then immediately kicks to the mid-range. Since Oct 2005 when we purchased our Cruiser new, we have had zero problems with our AC, it has worked great. This week, all of a sudden and without any warning of trouble it just stops working. One weekend it worked fine all weekend….the next it didn’t.
My unit is the Dometic Dou-Therm (model 59516.531). The fan works fine but the compressor will not stay on. I’m certainly not an AC person but I have been reading some on the internet.
Is it reasonable to think it is simply the capacitor or the starter that has gone bad?
Is there any kind of work-around?
I contacted my service center and they said these AC’s have a life expectancy of 7-8 years….is that correct?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Terry, Eileen and the twins.
2006 CrossRoads Cruiser - CF29BT
2005 Ford PSD Crew Cab SD
Houston, Texas