air conditioner problem

[Angela-ClassB]

Air conditioner in cab of 1998 Rialta stopped cooling with previous owner and new compressor was installed while on a trip. Malfunctioned later and another compressor was installed, mechanic said the first one did not have dryer replaced at the time. There was a noise from under the hood prior to ac going out, previous owner said. We are the new owner and experienced a noise and a/c stopped cooling.


Before we take to mechanic, we would appreciate feedback from other owners.

 

[allanmullaly]

I am sure you need to get best HVAC contractor for your A/C. I had similar issues with my heating and cooling appliances and it was resolved by reliable contractor.

 

[stevenhugg]

allanmullaly said:I am sure you need to get best HVAC contractor for your A/C. I had similar issues with my heating and cooling appliances and it was resolved by reliable contractor.

If this is the case near by Toronto so I belive that for heating and cooling Toronto best home services, Cosmopolitan Mechanical is the best choice.

 

[papabone2012]

afulmer said:

Air conditioner in cab of 1998 Rialta stopped cooling with previous owner and new compressor was installed while on a trip. Malfunctioned later and another compressor was installed, mechanic said the first one did not have dryer replaced at the time. There was a noise from under the hood prior to ac going out, previous owner said. We are the new owner and experienced a noise and a/c stopped cooling.


Before we take to mechanic, we would appreciate feedback from other owners.



the Automotive a/c system is not complex on these rigs , ive fixed a few . However its expensive to fix properly any Compressor replacment requires the Lines to be flushed a new dryer / accumulator also the expansion valves to be replaced . the system vaccumed out and refilled with the proper amount of freon. any competent automotive a/c shop should be able to do this... Hope i have helped FRED (ase master auto tech)


Ps .No short cuts do it right the first time..

 

[RoadRebecca]

Fred is right, replacing the air compressor is pretty straightforward, but it does take awhile. We had to replace ours during a cross country trip. The A/C just stopped cooling in the middle of Nevada. It cost $450 but the techs worked on it all day, doing all the steps Fred recommended. So: (1) Go to a reliable technician; (2) Be willing to have your Rialta in the shop all day; and (3) Address this right away. You don't want to do further damage. Our techs told us that if "black dust" gets into the A/C system, you're in very big doo-doo.

 

[sheldomsmith12]

allanmullaly said:I am sure you need to get best HVAC contractor for your A/C. I had similar issues with my heating and cooling appliances and it was resolved by reliable contractor.

I agree with your statement that whenever you have problems with your air conditioning heating and cooling units , you must call the ac service professional as they can check well and maintain your ac within minutes or hours depending upon the problem.

 

[BigDan]

1994 Eurovan based westfalia ....


it is similar to our Rialta`s system



and I remember years ago when the system broke , the specialist found some hose debris in the compressor strainer ....told me better change the hoses


I changed hoses ,compressor,and Dryer ......never failed after ( over 6 years now )



the hoses have a certain life expentacy like the rest .....



Dan