Take extra precautions in handling the most valuable possessions, such as the air conditioner in your caravan. If your air conditioner is not maintained regularly, unwelcome substances could enter the air. They may get blocked if they’re not cleaned regularly. The ideal situation is that you accumulate dust within the air ducts. This can aggravate health conditions, such as allergies or asthma symptoms, or it may result in an air conditioner unit breaking down.
The good news is that cleaning and maintaining the air conditioner in your caravan is easy to do. It is worth it to enjoy the luxury of your air conditioner in your caravan.
What is the best time to inspect the air conditioner in my caravan?
Caravan air conditioners require deep cleaning about every few years. Fresh outside air could bring smog, dust and allergens with it. Even the air from mountains will still contain pollen and dust particles. The coils of condenser or evaporator are covered in this deep clean. They build up dirt over time, no matter how much time you take looking at the roof’s shroud for gaps and cracks. You should also take care to clean your AC filters at least once every month.
Filters that are serviceable are usually located on air conditioners for caravans. The filters are accessed through the plenum, or inside the air box. We won’t go into detail about deep cleaning.
Safety measures
Before you begin to clean the caravan’s air conditioner ensure that the air conditioner is turned off. It’s a good idea to disconnect the caravan’s air conditioner from its power source. Then, seal the AC vents in the caravan’s inner with a plastic sheet. Next, examine the strength of the roof of the caravan. The plan is to climb on top of the roof in order to get to the condenser or evaporator coils. Make sure it can withstand the weight of your body. To make a platform for your weight, you can make use of a plank or a piece of plywood.
Cleansing the coils
Remove the cover covering the caravan’s AC unit. Next, you will be able see the condenser & Evaporator coils through the naked eye. This will allow you to see how much dirt and debris are accumulating.
The coils should be hosed off by using water in about 15 minutes. To avoid damage to electrical or wiring attachments, be cautious. To protect them you can put them in bags or plastic sheets.
When you are done hosing up the debris then use a dry/wet shop vacuum to take in any moisture remaining on the coils of the condenser or evaporator. To dry the entire surface, use a blower or fan. You can also dry it by the sun for a few hours before putting on the shroud that protects it.
Cleaning fan motor
Sometimes, your caravan air conditioner fan may need some cleaning and maintenance. It’s a simple process. Remove the shroud protecting it to look at the fan blades. If the blades are spotted to have accumulated lots of dirt, clean them with the same cleaning solution as before. Utilize an air-drying blower or shop-vac to dry the blades. Apply only a tiny amount of machine oil to smoothen the sleeves or bearings of the motor. It’s done!
An air conditioner unit that is clean and well maintained can help maintain the comfort of your caravan’s interior on your summer camping adventures. Regular maintenance and servicing of air conditioners can ensure that they last longer. It is crucial to get your air conditioner checked each year, especially if you’re regularly travelling in dusty areas or camping under trees. If you do not have the time or energy to maintain your air conditioner every couple of years, it’s important to take the time. If your vehicle was bought secondhand the air conditioner might not be in good state.
Enjoy a day off from your hectic schedule to wash the air conditioner in your caravan. This will help it last longer.