Hey Pippi! At 9:16 in your video, check out the 2 yellow plastic caps on the top of the fan motor. I believe those are for lubing the bearings in the fan motor. Remove the plastic plugs and put 2-3 drops of 30 weight oil in each hole once a year for full time use. I also put a drop of oil on the fan motor shaft where the fan bolts onto the shaft; which will make it easier to remove the fan blade if necessary. Thanks for all the great video's, and we hope to see you out there! Safe travels!
Thank you for letting Pippi and everyone else know how to make the AC last as best we can. We just bought a rig and will be servicing the AC soon! I grew up with mechanics and this tiny little detail can make a world of difference!
Great vid again. Lowering the jacks to let gravity take the brunt and prevent damage to the electrical system when you can. Brilliant. Seriously, you have got it sorted when it comes to self sustainability and maintenance. Big ups! You can't half arse this stuff. I'm not even RV ready yet but I've learnt so much from you and several others to prepare and know what I'm in for. Thank you again!
You have definitely done your research. I love how you have learned to be self sufficient. Many people would pay to have their A/C's serviced. Great job Pippi..... I subscribed yesterday.
You did an awesome job at making this video! It's so amazing how much a video reveals ....other than seeing how to clean the coils....the other thing that is noticeable is how genuine and sweet you are. Thanks for taking the time to make this video! I'm bout to go up on my roof and do the same thing. *Wish me luck*
You are so right Pippi, It is great to take charge of your own affairs.. This is the second time I have watched this episode and I enjoyed more this time than the last. I do admire you girl to have the guts to go for your lifestyle and just do it !!! Very nice job my friend.
Good job Pippi. I really don't like paying someone else to do something I can and should do. Saves money and you always learn something new. Thanks for the video Have a nice day CYA
You are so inspiring..by the way Im watched most of your videos..I have a 96 Coachmen catalina travel trailer just for camping parked at a private campground and when I use it over the summer i often think what if I did live in my rv full time..Looking at your videos are so inspiring however, I had an accident 3yrs ago that left me disabled had acdf surgery 6screws on my neck and lots of back pains. I dont think Id do all that you do..However, I love watching your persistence and light spirit and so much love you put on your rv. Thanks again.
I'll trade week knee's for a weak wallet just paid RV technician, charged 300.00 for same service thank you pippi, squirt the barking dog 🐕 ruins your sound
Pippi! I have to hand it to you ma'am. Well DONE! I love how you get into each detail exhaustively and explain everything as best as you know how! I've been a greasy wrench bender/machinist for a long time, and I understand everything you've done. I really do admire your spunk, Lady. It's great! ;-)
Hi Pippi! Congrats on your site and your lifestyle! Great to see you doing all these things and being independent! Hats off to you. Nice video on coil cleaning. Well done! You did a great job on cleaning the coils. One thing that I think was mentioned in the comments - but slightly incorrect were the yellow oil caps on the fan motor. They are oil caps to keep the motor (@ about 25 mins into video) lubricated during use. Coleman units require SAE 20 weight non-detergent oil for lubrication. 3 to 4 drops is the recommended amount to add once per year. Simply remove the yellow caps, add the requisite amount, and then close them backup. Remember to gently wipe the surface of the yellow cap to remove any debris. Don't want to have dirt enter the bearing race! That is an important part of the maintenance of the unit also while you are on the roof. Another tip is there are coil cleaners that you can buy at home stores. Most are pressurized cans and there are two types: one needs to be rinsed and the other can be used but does not require rinsing. If you are short on water or boon-docking you can use the type that does not require rinsing. Simply spray it on, it will foam, and then run down/off the coils. Keep up the great work and contributions!
@ 17:45 and again @ 24:57 you can clearly see two yellow plastic dust plugs on the blower motor. Those are to allow an easy way to oil the bearings for your motor. It would have been good to pull them off and add some oil into the ports. That's why they are there.Those were mud daubers nests but it was already commented on.
Pippi Peterson I'd think that is a good idea. The sooner the better so it gets done and not forgotten. Those bearing do go bad requiring motor replacement and adding oil can really help extend their service life. Cheers Pippi
most complicated plan to date for removing wasps. 1 add spiders. 2. when spiders have eaten wasp proceed to step 3. add frogs and lizards step 4. When frogs and lizards have eaten the spiders, keep adding crickets to feed them, and they will make sure the wasps always die. final step before selling your camper or r/v you want to make sure your frogs and lizards are out, so add snakes. Happy sales.
I’ve been watching AC maintenance and cleaning videos getting ready to clean ours. Everyone else is using special cleaners for the condenser and evaporator coils. I love that you use Dawn. We use Dawn for most of the cleaning in our rig, so we already have spray bottle for this. Thanks for the video. D.
WestMountain Adventures First of all most people spray water in the wrong direction just as Pippi did in this video. Secondly, if you’re going to make up a solution of your own you should know what it’s purpose is. Dawn is great for cutting grease and oil. It’s not effective at removing organic material from AC fins. Thirdly, just as Pippy did in this video people use too much focused water pressure which ultimately bends the fins even where you cannot see them. If you insist on using a water hose remove the nozzle and let the water gently flow in the correct direction. And just use the spray can with the correct solvent.
@@kerplunk38880 Talk about nitpicking.... The thinking that she may have bent a fin using the watering nozzle is just ignorant. Do you realize you have the same type of tube/fin in front of your car? Ever seen a big plastered into it but the fin is still strait? Yea ok, point proven... As for the water direction, sure, one could argue that it should go the other direction so you arent putting the dirt back into the fin but as many as I have done Ive never seen that to be an issue with just a yearly clean. As for not spraying dawn, is it the best? Could be, who knows what exactly besides dead skin and dust is on them or if they are quite as effective as a coil cleaner BUT for the price vs cooling difference Id say she made the correct choice....
brian clay It is not ignorant. Every single AC manufacturer specifically says not to do this for this precise reason. I would know. I may work for one of them. Please continue to defend the attractive girl, though.
Great video Pippi, Just a note about the wasps, Those are Mud Daubers. The nests are usually stuffed with a food supply ie spiders. Those suckers can still be alive. The Mud Dauber does not defend it's nest and you really have to mess with them to get them to sting. I have removed their nest with them in it and nothing happened. Your A/C unit doesn't seem dirty enough to cause a shutdown.
There is a spray you can get for the evaporator coils that you don't have to rinse. The main coils to wash every year are the condenser coils. Those are the first ones you showed. Awesome video! Thank you!
Nice video I got the same units and have three on my bus and two on my old AVCO I need to do them this fall. The outside coil is the condenser and the inside coil where you put the plastic bad is the evaporator. the compressor is hermetic water won't hurt that the fan motor can take like you said a little water. COOL VIDEO thank you so much
Alright! Research, Reviews and Learn. What a great time to be living. I just found out commenting helps out the channels I watch and so...I'll try to comment more often . I've given thumbs up on your vids since I found your channel last month. I learn from the comments too! (The nice ones.) Keep it up gf!
nicely done, helpful...thanks....my travel trailer might not hold my weight, but I'll see if I can clean my AC this week......I liked your warnings about being safe.
Nice job Pippi! As someone who has done AC work for many years, you did all the right maintenance stuff and very well. It's worth noting though, you can usually expect any AC unit to last no longer than 12-15 years, then they need to be completely torn out and replaced. The refrigerant port valves and o-rings get old & leak, you lose refrigerant, and the compressor gets less efficient over time.
great job Pippi ! I just wanted to add something though ; on top of the fan motor there where two yellow plugs those are oiling ports if you take them off you can put a few drops of three-in-one oil in there so that the bearings don't dry up . just a little hint from and old A/C maintenance guy
You are an amazingly beautiful woman. You inspire. I would love to be an RV resident some day. It's a dream of mine for a few year's now. Thank you for sharing, and keep on carrying on my friend.
I was just about to do mine, and I'm glad I ran into the video, once again I learned something new thank you for the info, your videos are very helpful :)
Thank you for going nice and slow and explaining everything. You gave me at least 5 different things I needed to focus on. my RV has wasp issues and now I know what I need to do. I am completely ignorant of the RV AC but now I feel I know enough to at least attempt a do it yourself cleaning.
Thanks to your video, I was able to put plywood on my RV roof to ensure I don't break any on the roof. I was able to take ac enclosure off and take lots of wasps nest out. I even cleaned the entire unit after i turned off all power to the system. Thanks again Now I'm changing the oil to my generator.
Great video! After you mentioned about falling off I got real concern that it would happen to you, but I noticed that you were real careful. You are the handy girl, keep the vids coming!
This video in combination with others is really helping stoke desire in me to get and stay on top of minor maintenance items. A very well done presentation. The comments triggered are very useful as well. The yellow oil caps could likely extend life of a/c units for quite a while. Cleaning, as you demonstrated, essential to efficient operation. I might add there is a temperature differential across evaporator (cold) coil and condenser coil (heat rejecting outside) that is prescribed for units. See mfr data for specifics. An indoor/outdoor thermometer can be used to visualize this. Typically, at least 20F of difference between ingested air and discharge air. Thumbnail figure, see mfr for better data. This is one way to have a bit of insight into quantity of refrigerant inside unit.
Hi Pippi, hubby and I bought a 1995 Santara motorhome (37 long). Sure needs loving care. Working on interior and exterior. I've been watching your videos, thanks for the tips. It sure helps. 😊
+donna cater Awesome, sounds like a lot of good fun ahead :D Best of luck! Check out my RV living forum if you have any questions you think others could answer for you :)www.pippenings.com
Love the spirit & attitude. Nicely done. Sounds like you have an Asian Dove in the back ground as well (Grrr) LOL. The neighbor kid was shooting at your six :-). Great video. Liked it a lot !
Great job, very thorough an helpful, excellent safety tips. You can also take off the cover on the inside of the RV and clean there. Just did mine and it was SOOO dusty and moldy.
The little yellow plugs in the fan motor can be removed. This reveals the oil ports. Use a good oil to oil the motor. It only takes a few drops in each hole, then reinstall the yellow plugs to keep dirt out. The motor bearings will appreciate it and last longer.
Thanks Pippi, always a delight to see you again! Very instructive video as my AC is not cooling and I need to clean it. 2 tips - 1. Keep video much shorter by editing it. This much detail is not needed. 2. Make sure your hat strings do not trail down like that. Keep them tucked in. Its dangerous to have trailing strings so close to your neck when working on any machinery.
Are you being serious about the hat comment? It’s hard to tell with all the ridiculous comments so many people have made on here about falling off the roof and wasps nest when she spent half the video on safety tips
@@rustyshackleford5809 Yes, I am extremely serious. Do you ever see a mechanic bending over a car fan belt with a hat and strings dangling from it? The AC has a fan. It has blades. You never wear any dangling things in front of fan blades. I see a lot of women trying to look cute on camera while wearing jewelry, loose long hair, hat strings, scarves ... in front of machinery and then spending long segments yakking about safety issues. Most women on RUclips doing DIY are ignoring basic safety themselves. Don't look cute. Be safe. Rule #1.
I cleaned the rv ac evaporator coils from the inside using a back scratcher with a tooth brush taped to it. Does a better job than the foam cleaners. Surprisingly the dirt was mostly just that - black fine dirt and almost no hair. You can spray the coils with a water and detergent mix from the inside as well.
hey pippi. nice video-you've encouraged me. one note-i haven't this yet, but it appears the wasp nests are in the inside air loop of you a/c system. could they be getting where they are via holes in the filter screen like at 8:30. safe travels
Great video Pippi Also you could use a can of compressed ait to clean out the motor and fan. Wont damage anything and also use them to clean out any water you may have sprayed in them.
to save the pieces from rusting there is a product u can buy it think it's called..corrosion grenade. it's a piece of metal that will get rusty b4 your important parts. you're doing a great job, on the bottom plate of your unit is there a pipe or tube to let the excess water out?
If your RV ever vibrates when the ac is on, there is probably a mud dauber nest on the fan itself. That happened to me. It had gotten so bad that the entire trailer was actually rockin' and rollin' ! Well, almost. It took me forever to find out what was wrong. I finally found the answer online after searching and searching.The nest was HUGE! I am very nervous when on the RV roof. I actually just crawl around as I get dizzy if I look down! Lol. Good job! A gal can certainly take care of her RV if she has a mind to do so! :)
Outstanding maintenance work! Very interesting and really enjoyed watching it. Like all other videos related to work on roof top( i.e. solar panels installation, roof repair, insulation.) This one is best among those. How often AC require such treatment, By the way I'm not able to use my regular account to write comments, like, And watch video ( I forgot password and can't reset that) I created this as an alternative to stay in touch with you and your great channel!
Well done. This is the first one of your videos that I have seen. It doesn't bother me that you are not an A/C expert. More non-experts could save $$ by learning some basic maintenance. For an outside shoot, your picture and sound quality are excellent. The little tips you throw in along the way like lowering the back jacks are very helpful. You also have a charming camera presence which is also a benefit for social media. Keep up the good work.
Nice job Pippi!!!! Not the easiest or most pleasant job to have to do...But you dealt with it like a pro...By the way those were Mud Dauber (common name I grew up knowing them by) nests and they do not (that I'm aware of) have stingers, or have ever been stung by them in defense of their nests, glad you seemed to have found no actual live paper wasp nests to have to deal with... :-) They can be a little more exciting and dangerous, especially being "Up on the Roof"...Do I hear a classic song and song title, out of this comment? LOL Take care, Stay safe, Love Ya and God Bless....Dana~
The first set of corals they blow the air out that's a cool that and the wasp nest you're referring to or dirt daubers they can do some damage and also I noticed you had a plastic fan need to check and make sure they're not cracked because losing one fan blade well knock it off balance and it'll sound like World War II inside your trailer I know I just happened to me I had to put a new fan blade on six blades fan enjoyed your video very very much hope and hope you have a great great day
Very informative video .....only thing to add, those little yellow caps on fan motor need a shot of oil while you are in there.The fan motor will last a long time if oiled properly.
The yellow caps on both ends of the blower motor usually are given a drop or two of straight 30 weight oil under them for the bearings (without detergents)
Great job...You are a blessed person, every time i watch you fix things, upgrade your floors etc. I say to myself her folks must be so be proud oh her, It's a gift i think. Is there something in your RV that you have had trouble fixing, because I think I have seen you fix most of them. Now question for you, I am new to this, on my new camper trailer, should I check the roof, sidings, etc. at least once a year, even if it's a 2016 model? Some say twice a year, some say once, A guy on youtube said if the camper is brand new, you shouldn't have to worry about that, But I'd rather find out from you, because I've watch you work, and I'm always amazed by the results, If you can, let me know, Be safe out here, May God bless you...
+Lu Noncent I would say, absolutely. Even just a visual check done yourself is always worth while. The more you know, the stronger you are :D Just cause it's new, doesn't mean it can't get damaged. Best of luck!
one more thing there is a product at Lowe's called Never wet, it's a 2 part process but once it's on water will run off of it. Water will bead up & run off...it can be applied to anything..plastic, wood, brick, concrete, fabric. nothing sticks not water or mud, great stuff. I've put it on my boots & no mud sticks & it beads water.
25:30 Compressed air fixes all of your issues.......cleans up everything not to mention it cleans out your fan blades that you couldn't get to with water and you can blow out you electrical coil and remove any excess dust it has accumulated. AIR is all you need to clean a A/C system...leave the hose, the vacuum, and the brushes on the ground.....all you need is a good air pump.
great job there Pepe the yellow caps on the motor could of used a shot of oil and they make a product to spray on and clean the coils they would be shining like silver. I bet you have a decreased airflow and that what caused your evaporator to freeze up
Nice job Pippi 👍How did all thoughs mud dobbers nests get in there I wonder? That side is sealed pretty good 🤔 I'm doing mine maybe this weekend coming up and I hope I don't have any mud dobbers in mine 😨 I know that there are parlized Spider's in the nests for the larvae to eat 🤢 I have aracnefobia 😰 I ordered the foaming cleaner for mine but like your method as your coil looks pretty good 😊 wish me luck... Great video .😎👍👊🤘
Well done miss! It's really important to do as much of your own maintenance as possible if you want to save costs and learn how it all performs~knowledge is power, right? Thanks for another informative video. As a side note, sure would be fun, in ten years or so, to run into the little boy who kept popping over to shake his backside at the camera:) Hilarious to think how mortified he'd be as a young man!
Very informative video. I would also probably remove the 2 small round caps on the fan motor to oil the bearings. You can use 3 in 1 oil for electric motors.
This is a cleaning only inspection and a mechanical check. dont try to troubleshoot internal problems because it takes a trained HVAC tech to run special tests to see if the main components are evaporating and condensing properly. Adding insulatoin to the cooling supply piping to the cooling coil supply side is a good idea. This gives a colder freon supply to the cooling coils, adding efficiency. Also take note of the lack of insulatoin at the unit. It would pay big dividends to pickup some insulating reflective silver HVAC duct material and silver duct tape.= to help attach it to the fan housing in the roof unit under the outside cover. The idea is to reflect heat and retain cooling without impacting the fit and finish of the outside cover.
Awesome. Thank you. How about using chemical such as Lime Away or CLR to help get hard water deposits off? Also, thoughts on a screen or other material to prevent wasps?
Great video Pippi. The "MAGIC" will not happen unless air is moving thru those coils. Cleaning coils can save quite a bit of money on ones electric bill. Good to do on ones car also. The condenser will get full of bugs and other road funk.
The coils with the fan is called the condenser (changes the gas back to a liquid). The other set of coils is referred to as the evaporator, or evaporator core. That's the part that provides the cold air.
Nice video Pippi In my state it's vary humid. We get a lot of slimy green and black mold. Real bad trigger of asthma or bronchitis. I also make my own mix for cleaning. Real Pine Sol (not the generic, don't know why but it just doesn't work like the real deal) and a touch of bleach. Wasp here don't like the pine sol smell. I use a regular dish soap and bleach on the inside coil. I also make sure the condensation drain holes are good and clear.
I just picked up two 'Coleman Mach 3 Plus' units for $100 each. They are in perfect shape, less than a year old. Just needed to take apart and clean out sand dust. An oil company replaces units every year instead of cleaning them. My best Craigslist find so far.
Hey Pippi! At 9:16 in your video, check out the 2 yellow plastic caps on the top of the fan motor. I believe those are for lubing the bearings in the fan motor. Remove the plastic plugs and put 2-3 drops of 30 weight oil in each hole once a year for full time use. I also put a drop of oil on the fan motor shaft where the fan bolts onto the shaft; which will make it easier to remove the fan blade if necessary. Thanks for all the great video's, and we hope to see you out there! Safe travels!
That is exactly what they are for.
A definite need that will prolong the life of your motor.
Nice add, I just cleaned mine and replaced the motor on one of my units that probably wore out because of lack of lubrication!
Thank you for letting Pippi and everyone else know how to make the AC last as best we can. We just bought a rig and will be servicing the AC soon! I grew up with mechanics and this tiny little detail can make a world of difference!
Great vid again.
Lowering the jacks to let gravity take the brunt and prevent damage to the electrical system when you can. Brilliant.
Seriously, you have got it sorted when it comes to self sustainability and maintenance.
Big ups! You can't half arse this stuff. I'm not even RV ready yet but I've learnt so much from you and several others to prepare and know what I'm in for.
Thank you again!
+Matty B Thanks Matty ☺️
I so admire you and your abilities! The air-conditioner looks nice and clean.
+Charles R Thanks Charles :)
You have definitely done your research. I love how you have learned to be self sufficient. Many people would pay to have their A/C's serviced. Great job Pippi..... I subscribed yesterday.
+WASRT Thank you. Welcome to the community! 😁
You did an awesome job at making this video! It's so amazing how much a video reveals ....other than seeing how to clean the coils....the other thing that is noticeable is how genuine and sweet you are.
Thanks for taking the time to make this video!
I'm bout to go up on my roof and do the same thing.
*Wish me luck*
You are so right Pippi, It is great to take charge of your own affairs.. This is the second time I have watched this episode and I enjoyed more this time than the last. I do admire you girl to have the guts to go for your lifestyle and just do it !!! Very nice job my friend.
Thanks so much :)
Good job Pippi. I really don't like paying someone else to do something I can and should do. Saves money and you always learn something new. Thanks for the video Have a nice day CYA
+george johnson Hear hear :D Best of luck
Thanks for another great video! I love your technical descriptions of the "electrical stuff".
You are so inspiring..by the way Im watched most of your videos..I have a 96 Coachmen catalina travel trailer just for camping parked at a private campground and when I use it over the summer i often think what if I did live in my rv full time..Looking at your videos are so inspiring however, I had an accident 3yrs ago that left me disabled had acdf surgery 6screws on my neck and lots of back pains. I dont think Id do all that you do..However, I love watching your persistence and light spirit and so much love you put on your rv. Thanks again.
Pippi is at it again!
your awesome girl !!!
+Average Joe Thanks!
Thank you for this video. As a result I timidly climbed up onto my horse trailer roof, followed your advice, and climbed down more confident!
Oh Pippi, I got weak in the knees with fright seeing you up on the roof but you did good! Proud of you. 👍👏🏻👏🏻
+ShesInLosAngeles Thanks a bunch :)
I'll trade week knee's for a weak wallet just paid RV technician, charged 300.00 for same service thank you pippi, squirt the barking dog 🐕 ruins your sound
Now there you go! I always teach my girls to dig in and get it done. I always tell them if one man built it another person can fix it . Go girl power!
So proud of your diy spirit. I especially like the bit about the magic that makes the machine go!
+Daniel Schinsky A little bit of magic can go a long way, right?!
+Pippi Peterson!!
Pippi! I have to hand it to you ma'am. Well DONE! I love how you get into each detail exhaustively and explain everything as best as you know how! I've been a greasy wrench bender/machinist for a long time, and I understand everything you've done. I really do admire your spunk, Lady. It's great! ;-)
+Jim Fleming Thanks Jim ☺️
So cool that you could clean it yourself! Good video!
+Prima Donna Going Off Grid Thanks!
Hi Pippi! Congrats on your site and your lifestyle! Great to see you doing all these things and being independent! Hats off to you. Nice video on coil cleaning. Well done! You did a great job on cleaning the coils. One thing that I think was mentioned in the comments - but slightly incorrect were the yellow oil caps on the fan motor. They are oil caps to keep the motor (@ about 25 mins into video) lubricated during use. Coleman units require SAE 20 weight non-detergent oil for lubrication. 3 to 4 drops is the recommended amount to add once per year. Simply remove the yellow caps, add the requisite amount, and then close them backup. Remember to gently wipe the surface of the yellow cap to remove any debris. Don't want to have dirt enter the bearing race! That is an important part of the maintenance of the unit also while you are on the roof. Another tip is there are coil cleaners that you can buy at home stores. Most are pressurized cans and there are two types: one needs to be rinsed and the other can be used but does not require rinsing. If you are short on water or boon-docking you can use the type that does not require rinsing. Simply spray it on, it will foam, and then run down/off the coils. Keep up the great work and contributions!
Thanks!
@ 17:45 and again @ 24:57 you can clearly see two yellow plastic dust plugs on the blower motor. Those are to allow an easy way to oil the bearings for your motor. It would have been good to pull them off and add some oil into the ports. That's why they are there.Those were mud daubers nests but it was already commented on.
+rick dees Thanks Rick, I'll have to go back up and do that at some point. Thanks for the tips!
Pippi Peterson I'd think that is a good idea. The sooner the better so it gets done and not forgotten. Those bearing do go bad requiring motor replacement and adding oil can really help extend their service life. Cheers Pippi
***** A few (3) drops of motor oil would work, some WD40 or any machine oil. No need to fill it to the top, just add a few drops.
Are those oil plugs on the newer units?
most complicated plan to date for removing wasps. 1 add spiders. 2. when spiders have eaten wasp proceed to step 3. add frogs and lizards step 4. When frogs and lizards have eaten the spiders, keep adding crickets to feed them, and they will make sure the wasps always die. final step before selling your camper or r/v you want to make sure your frogs and lizards are out, so add snakes. Happy sales.
Haha :)
funny ;-; :0
Ahahahahahaha!!! Too funny. I can loan you my boa constrictor anytime. He will get rid of any bad trailer occupants as well!
I’ve been watching AC maintenance and cleaning videos getting ready to clean ours. Everyone else is using special cleaners for the condenser and evaporator coils. I love that you use Dawn. We use Dawn for most of the cleaning in our rig, so we already have spray bottle for this.
Thanks for the video.
D.
WestMountain Adventures There is a reason why you should not be using Dawn and should not be spraying water through the fins. Good luck.
kerplunk Go on. I’m listing.
WestMountain Adventures First of all most people spray water in the wrong direction just as Pippi did in this video. Secondly, if you’re going to make up a solution of your own you should know what it’s purpose is. Dawn is great for cutting grease and oil. It’s not effective at removing organic material from AC fins. Thirdly, just as Pippy did in this video people use too much focused water pressure which ultimately bends the fins even where you cannot see them. If you insist on using a water hose remove the nozzle and let the water gently flow in the correct direction. And just use the spray can with the correct solvent.
@@kerplunk38880 Talk about nitpicking.... The thinking that she may have bent a fin using the watering nozzle is just ignorant. Do you realize you have the same type of tube/fin in front of your car? Ever seen a big plastered into it but the fin is still strait? Yea ok, point proven... As for the water direction, sure, one could argue that it should go the other direction so you arent putting the dirt back into the fin but as many as I have done Ive never seen that to be an issue with just a yearly clean.
As for not spraying dawn, is it the best? Could be, who knows what exactly besides dead skin and dust is on them or if they are quite as effective as a coil cleaner BUT for the price vs cooling difference Id say she made the correct choice....
brian clay It is not ignorant. Every single AC manufacturer specifically says not to do this for this precise reason. I would know. I may work for one of them. Please continue to defend the attractive girl, though.
Great video Pippi, Just a note about the wasps, Those are Mud Daubers. The nests are usually stuffed with a food supply ie spiders. Those suckers can still be alive. The Mud Dauber does not defend it's nest and you really have to mess with them to get them to sting. I have removed their nest with them in it and nothing happened.
Your A/C unit doesn't seem dirty enough to cause a shutdown.
+Dave White This is called preventive maintenance.
She was thinking,that cleaning the A/C would keep it from shutting off. It wasn't that dirty. I was paying attention
+Dave White Thats the cleanest coils ive ever seen, in florida those things would be nasty!
+Dave White Yes, I probably need to get the pressure checked.
+jay bradley You got that right down here mine get dirty even when I don't use it.
"And some other kinda of magic happens" My Favorite way to describe most things. :)
+Ollie W The description can go a long ways :D
I though it was cute when she said that
@@PippiPeterson r/whooosh
There is a spray you can get for the evaporator coils that you don't have to rinse. The main coils to wash every year are the condenser coils. Those are the first ones you showed. Awesome video! Thank you!
Gotta admire a girl that's not afraid to get her hands dirty though.......respect.
shes wearing gloves....
LOL at 11:16. Great info those bee's really seem to love building their hive's in there.
+jaydee2407 Ha, I know so many right! Apparently I've been corrected on here, they're mud daubers
Nice video I got the same units and have three on my bus and two on my old AVCO I need to do them this fall. The outside coil is the condenser and the inside coil where you put the plastic bad is the evaporator. the compressor is hermetic water won't hurt that the fan motor can take like you said a little water. COOL VIDEO thank you so much
Alright! Research, Reviews and Learn. What a great time to be living. I just found out commenting helps out the channels I watch and so...I'll try to comment more often . I've given thumbs up on your vids since I found your channel last month. I learn from the comments too! (The nice ones.) Keep it up gf!
nicely done, helpful...thanks....my travel trailer might not hold my weight, but I'll see if I can clean my AC this week......I liked your warnings about being safe.
Nice job Pippi! As someone who has done AC work for many years, you did all the right maintenance stuff and very well. It's worth noting though, you can usually expect any AC unit to last no longer than 12-15 years, then they need to be completely torn out and replaced. The refrigerant port valves and o-rings get old & leak, you lose refrigerant, and the compressor gets less efficient over time.
You must work on houses because the RV AC units do not have refrigerant port valves unless you add them aftermarket.
great job Pippi ! I just wanted to add something though ; on top of the fan motor there where two yellow plugs those are oiling ports if you take them off you can put a few drops of three-in-one oil in there so that the bearings don't dry up . just a little hint from and old A/C maintenance guy
+Moe Jaime Yeah, I need to do that, thank you!
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I would use a teflon based oil, doesn't evaporate like regular oils, lasts much longer especially when moisture is present.
Znobyrd I would use anal-ez it’s not water soluble and isn’t nearly as painful upon penetration
Thanx Pip! It was enjoyable learning from you! just got my first trailer, 28' toy hauler I'll live out of for the next 6 months - 2 years-ish. Cheers
+Eamonn P So good to hear. Congrats on the new lifestyle!
Great job Pippi. Just the right video for me, a newbie! Thanks
+lisa braden Glad to head it. Best of luck!
Good Job Pippi on your rooftop AC unit, your are an expert on maintenance.
Keep up the good work . love your videos.
+windsorien Thanks a bunch! :D
You are an amazingly beautiful woman. You inspire. I would love to be an RV resident some day. It's a dream of mine for a few year's now. Thank you for sharing, and keep on carrying on my friend.
I was just about to do mine, and I'm glad I ran into the video, once again I learned something new thank you for the info, your videos are very helpful :)
So good to hear :D Thanks for watching!
Thank you for going nice and slow and explaining everything. You gave me at least 5 different things I needed to focus on. my RV has wasp issues and now I know what I need to do. I am completely ignorant of the RV AC but now I feel I know enough to at least attempt a do it yourself cleaning.
Yay, that's so good to hear. Good luck with it and the wasps!
Thanks to your video, I was able to put plywood on my RV roof to ensure I don't break any on the roof. I was able to take ac enclosure off and take lots of wasps nest out. I even cleaned the entire unit after i turned off all power to the system.
Thanks again
Now I'm changing the oil to my generator.
Great video! After you mentioned about falling off I got real concern that it would happen to you, but I noticed that you were real careful. You are the handy girl, keep the vids coming!
Hey Pippi,
Awesome video my friend and thanks for sharing and have a bless day
Love the way you help and not believe condescending
This video in combination with others is really helping stoke desire in me to get and stay on top of minor maintenance items. A very well done presentation. The comments triggered are very useful as well. The yellow oil caps could likely extend life of a/c units for quite a while. Cleaning, as you demonstrated, essential to efficient operation. I might add there is a temperature differential across evaporator (cold) coil and condenser coil (heat rejecting outside) that is prescribed for units. See mfr data for specifics. An indoor/outdoor thermometer can be used to visualize this. Typically, at least 20F of difference between ingested air and discharge air. Thumbnail figure, see mfr for better data. This is one way to have a bit of insight into quantity of refrigerant inside unit.
Great advice, thank you!!
19:33 the neighbor kid shakin it in the background... haha
Did you see him with the super soaker at 11:20 ish? I was laughing my butt off. She almost got her coils cleaned before she was ready for it
Very nice job, you thought of everything most importantly the safety of being on the roof!
+Janet Clement Thanks Janet :D
Hi Pippi, good vid, you did a great job cleaning your coils, take care.
+jwrappuhn71 Thank you :)
Hi Pippi, hubby and I bought a 1995 Santara motorhome (37 long). Sure needs loving care. Working on interior
and exterior. I've been watching your videos, thanks for the tips. It sure helps. 😊
+donna cater Awesome, sounds like a lot of good fun ahead :D Best of luck! Check out my RV living forum if you have any questions you think others could answer for you :)www.pippenings.com
Love the spirit & attitude. Nicely done. Sounds like you have an Asian Dove in the back ground as well (Grrr) LOL. The neighbor kid was shooting at your six :-). Great video. Liked it a lot !
Great job, very thorough an helpful, excellent safety tips. You can also take off the cover on the inside of the RV and clean there. Just did mine and it was SOOO dusty and moldy.
+TimberWalkers Oh, and wear long sleeves around all that sharp sheet metal. :-)
+TimberWalkers Definitely, I've got a video for that too!;) ruclips.net/video/on67V50lHOE/видео.html
The little yellow plugs in the fan motor can be removed. This reveals the oil ports. Use a good oil to oil the motor. It only takes a few drops in each hole, then reinstall the yellow plugs to keep dirt out. The motor bearings will appreciate it and last longer.
Thanks Pippi, always a delight to see you again! Very instructive video as my AC is not cooling and I need to clean it.
2 tips -
1. Keep video much shorter by editing it. This much detail is not needed.
2. Make sure your hat strings do not trail down like that. Keep them tucked in. Its dangerous to have trailing strings so close to your neck when working on any machinery.
Are you being serious about the hat comment? It’s hard to tell with all the ridiculous comments so many people have made on here about falling off the roof and wasps nest when she spent half the video on safety tips
@@rustyshackleford5809 Yes, I am extremely serious. Do you ever see a mechanic bending over a car fan belt with a hat and strings dangling from it?
The AC has a fan. It has blades. You never wear any dangling things in front of fan blades. I see a lot of women trying to look cute on camera while wearing jewelry, loose long hair, hat strings, scarves ... in front of machinery and then spending long segments yakking about safety issues. Most women on RUclips doing DIY are ignoring basic safety themselves. Don't look cute. Be safe. Rule #1.
Hi Pippi,
Cleaned both a/c's on my rig thanks to your vid and me feeling shame for being lazy! lol..but did it thanks to you.
+RV NUT Good for you! :D
I cleaned the rv ac evaporator coils from the inside using a back scratcher with a tooth brush taped to it. Does a better job than the foam cleaners. Surprisingly the dirt was mostly just that - black fine dirt and almost no hair. You can spray the coils with a water and detergent mix from the inside as well.
You did a very interesting job and video which I enjoy.
Well Done.
Denis Lau ( Mauritius)
+Denis Lau Thanks Denis!
hey pippi. nice video-you've encouraged me. one note-i haven't this yet, but it appears the wasp nests are in the inside air loop of you a/c system. could they be getting where they are via holes in the filter screen like at 8:30. safe travels
Looks like new! I am going to do this on mine now. You are awesome!
+sid thetechguy Awesome, your AC will appreciate it :) Good luck!
Great video. Thanks for all the tips Pippi.
i got my keep it simple sticker today and put it someplace i will see often thank you so much
Thanks Rod, happy to hear! :D
Great video Pippi Also you could use a can of compressed ait to clean out the motor and fan. Wont damage anything and also use them to clean out any water you may have sprayed in them.
to save the pieces from rusting there is a product u can buy it think it's called..corrosion grenade. it's a piece of metal that will get rusty b4 your important parts. you're doing a great job, on the bottom plate of your unit is there a pipe or tube to let the excess water out?
Your ahead of the game by doing some preventative maintenance. Nice job.
Hi Pippi,
Learning so much from you and others. Good video and thank you for sharing.
+Jeffrey A. Bartolo Thanks for watching Jeffrey :D
If your RV ever vibrates when the ac is on, there is probably a mud dauber nest on the fan itself. That happened to me. It had gotten so bad that the entire trailer was actually rockin' and rollin' ! Well, almost. It took me forever to find out what was wrong. I finally found the answer online after searching and searching.The nest was HUGE! I am very nervous when on the RV roof. I actually just crawl around as I get dizzy if I look down! Lol. Good job! A gal can certainly take care of her RV if she has a mind to do so! :)
+sunnyside30 Oh you bet! Thanks for sharing :)
Thanks! I just finished cleaning mine.Works much better.
Outstanding maintenance work! Very interesting and really enjoyed watching it. Like all other videos related to work on roof top( i.e. solar panels installation, roof repair, insulation.) This one is best among those.
How often AC require such treatment,
By the way I'm not able to use my regular account to write comments, like, And watch video ( I forgot password and can't reset that)
I created this as an alternative to stay in touch with you and your great channel!
Another fine job mz.Pippi,,I love the way you just dive right in and git er dun :)
+Arkle Egner Thanks Arkle :D
Well done. This is the first one of your videos that I have seen. It doesn't bother me that you are not an A/C expert. More non-experts could save $$ by learning some basic maintenance. For an outside shoot, your picture and sound quality are excellent. The little tips you throw in along the way like lowering the back jacks are very helpful. You also have a charming camera presence which is also a benefit for social media. Keep up the good work.
Welcome to the channel and community Earl!
Nice job Pippi!!!! Not the easiest or most pleasant job to have to do...But you dealt with it like a pro...By the way those were Mud Dauber (common name I grew up knowing them by) nests and they do not (that I'm aware of) have stingers, or have ever been stung by them in defense of their nests, glad you seemed to have found no actual live paper wasp nests to have to deal with... :-) They can be a little more exciting and dangerous, especially being "Up on the Roof"...Do I hear a classic song and song title, out of this comment? LOL
Take care, Stay safe, Love Ya and God Bless....Dana~
Lovely video and a good job done! Keep it up! Take care xxx
+Jessamy Goddard Thanks a bunch, Jessamy!
The first set of corals they blow the air out that's a cool that and the wasp nest you're referring to or dirt daubers they can do some damage and also I noticed you had a plastic fan need to check and make sure they're not cracked because losing one fan blade well knock it off balance and it'll sound like World War II inside your trailer I know I just happened to me I had to put a new fan blade on six blades fan enjoyed your video very very much hope and hope you have a great great day
Hi pippi! Love your posts! So informative and detailed. Thanx from this new camper owner :)
👍😄 congrats!
Very informative video .....only thing to add, those little yellow caps on fan motor need a shot of oil while you are in there.The fan motor will last a long time if oiled properly.
The yellow caps on both ends of the blower motor usually are given a drop or two of straight 30 weight oil under them for the bearings (without detergents)
Great job...You are a blessed person, every time i watch you fix things, upgrade your floors etc. I say to myself her folks must be so be proud oh her, It's a gift i think. Is there something in your RV that you have had trouble fixing, because I think I have seen you fix most of them. Now question for you, I am new to this, on my new camper trailer, should I check the roof, sidings, etc. at least once a year, even if it's a 2016 model? Some say twice a year, some say once, A guy on youtube said if the camper is brand new, you shouldn't have to worry about that, But I'd rather find out from you, because I've watch you work, and I'm always amazed by the results, If you can, let me know, Be safe out here, May God bless you...
+Lu Noncent I would say, absolutely. Even just a visual check done yourself is always worth while. The more you know, the stronger you are :D Just cause it's new, doesn't mean it can't get damaged. Best of luck!
one more thing there is a product at Lowe's called Never wet, it's a 2 part process but once it's on water will run off of it. Water will bead up & run off...it can be applied to anything..plastic, wood, brick, concrete, fabric. nothing sticks not water or mud, great stuff. I've put it on my boots & no mud sticks & it beads water.
25:30 Compressed air fixes all of your issues.......cleans up everything not to mention it cleans out your fan blades that you couldn't get to with water and you can blow out you electrical coil and remove any excess dust it has accumulated. AIR is all you need to clean a A/C system...leave the hose, the vacuum, and the brushes on the ground.....all you need is a good air pump.
great job there Pepe the yellow caps on the motor could of used a shot of oil and they make a product to spray on and clean the coils they would be shining like silver. I bet you have a decreased airflow and that what caused your evaporator to freeze up
Ha, you called her PEPE.
Nicely done. Careful up there.
Great work, Pippi. Thanks for the tutorial. I'm going to clean mine now.
Happy Camping!
+Allen Hare Good for you, happy trails!
Nice job Pippi 👍How did all thoughs mud dobbers nests get in there I wonder? That side is sealed pretty good 🤔 I'm doing mine maybe this weekend coming up and I hope I don't have any mud dobbers in mine 😨 I know that there are parlized Spider's in the nests for the larvae to eat 🤢 I have aracnefobia 😰 I ordered the foaming cleaner for mine but like your method as your coil looks pretty good 😊 wish me luck... Great video .😎👍👊🤘
I think I fall more in love the more I watch. Lol
Great job Pippi
+Traveller Thanks!
Well done miss! It's really important to do as much of your own maintenance as possible if you want to save costs and learn how it all performs~knowledge is power, right? Thanks for another informative video. As a side note, sure would be fun, in ten years or so, to run into the little boy who kept popping over to shake his backside at the camera:) Hilarious to think how mortified he'd be as a young man!
+RV thereyet? Yes, I'm friends with his parents so it's possible :)
you're a brave young lady !!
cool video pippi what is the mountain in the background.
I have the same RV and I was just wondering if you have made (or if not, have seen) a video on changing your engine accessory belts? TIA~*
Nice job Pippi !Thumbs up.ENJOY....THE SIMPLE LIFE
+Wolf Travels2 Thanks WT!
Very informative video. I would also probably remove the 2 small round caps on the fan motor to oil the bearings. You can use 3 in 1 oil for electric motors.
This is a cleaning only inspection and a mechanical check. dont try to troubleshoot internal problems because it takes a trained HVAC tech to run special tests to see if the main components are evaporating and condensing properly. Adding insulatoin to the cooling supply piping to the cooling coil supply side is a good idea. This gives a colder freon supply to the cooling coils, adding efficiency. Also take note of the lack of insulatoin at the unit. It would pay big dividends to pickup some insulating reflective silver HVAC duct material and silver duct tape.= to help attach it to the fan housing in the roof unit under the outside cover. The idea is to reflect heat and retain cooling without impacting the fit and finish of the outside cover.
you are very detail person... good job.
Thanks
Awesome. Thank you. How about using chemical such as Lime Away or CLR to help get hard water deposits off? Also, thoughts on a screen or other material to prevent wasps?
What a great girl. Great Vid
Thanks!
You're awesome. My kinda woman, well done. Happy travels
You are so awesome. Thank you for time.
+grn dragon You bet, thanks for watching!
Great video Pippi. The "MAGIC" will not happen unless air is moving thru those coils. Cleaning coils can save quite a bit of money on ones electric bill. Good to do on ones car also. The condenser will get full of bugs and other road funk.
The coils with the fan is called the condenser (changes the gas back to a liquid). The other set of coils is referred to as the evaporator, or evaporator core. That's the part that provides the cold air.
+Velo1010 Thanks for the great info! ☺️
Nice video Pippi In my state it's vary humid. We get a lot of slimy green and black mold. Real bad trigger of asthma or bronchitis. I also make my own mix for cleaning. Real Pine Sol (not the generic, don't know why but it just doesn't work like the real deal) and a touch of bleach. Wasp here don't like the pine sol smell. I use a regular dish soap and bleach on the inside coil. I also make sure the condensation drain holes are good and clear.
+George .Montgomery Sounds like a great solution and a bonus to add a deterrent smell for the insects :)
Where are the plastic drain holes? I tried to find mine but unsuccessful.
Thanks my AC was cutting cold then after 15 min it got hot went on top to clean it worked thanks again
Also enjoyed watching your cruise videos
+albert morrison Thanks Albert! :)
Very informative video. Thanks.
+James Taylor Glad you liked it :D
LOL! I think you got video-bombed by the kid in the background at 20:10 minutes.. :) Jokes aside, great video!
+btrippy Thanks a bunch, yeah he made it in a couple times :)
Bahahaha!!! Was he doing the Ace Ventura butt cheek speech!?🤣😂🤣😂
all ready to go for the summer heat. .
I just picked up two 'Coleman Mach 3 Plus' units for $100 each. They are in perfect shape, less than a year old. Just needed to take apart and clean out sand dust. An oil company replaces units every year instead of cleaning them. My best Craigslist find so far.
Wow!