RV AC Repair Fort Lauderdale FL

The most common cause is capacitor failure. The run capacitor in a rooftop AC unit is stressed harder in South Florida's heat than almost anywhere else in the country. When ambient temperatures stay above 90 degrees for months at a time, capacitors degrade faster than their rated lifespan. Salt air from the Atlantic also corrodes the capacitor's can and the control board terminals. Our team replaces capacitors and boards regularly on Dometic and Coleman-Mach units throughout Broward County.

Service call and diagnosis runs $89 to $149. Capacitor replacement typically runs $95 to $175 including the part. Refrigerant recharge ranges from $150 to $295 depending on the refrigerant type and quantity needed. Full rooftop AC unit replacement ranges from $850 to $1,950 installed, depending on the unit's BTU rating and brand. All prices include labor - parts are itemized separately on your written estimate.

Yes. Dometic is the most common RV AC brand we service in Broward County, and we carry Dometic capacitors, control boards, fan motors, and shroud components in our service vehicles for same-day repair. We service the Dometic Brisk Air, Penguin, Blizzard NXT, and Penguin II lines, among others.

Warm air from an RV AC unit usually indicates one of three things: a failed run capacitor preventing the compressor from starting, low refrigerant due to a leak, or dirty/frozen evaporator coils blocking heat exchange. Our technicians diagnose which issue is causing the problem before recommending a repair. Salt air corrosion on Broward County RVs often causes refrigerant line fitting leaks that do not occur as quickly inland.

Annual service is the minimum recommendation for Florida. The combination of year-round operation, salt air exposure, and high run-time hours means RV AC units in Broward County age faster than in northern states. Annual service should include cleaning the evaporator and condenser coils, checking refrigerant charge, testing the capacitor and control board, and inspecting the roof gasket seal. We recommend a pre-summer service in April or May before peak heat arrives.

Most full-size Class A motorhomes require a minimum of 15,000 BTU rooftop unit for the primary zone, and many benefit from a second unit for bedroom separation. In South Florida's heat, undersizing an AC unit leads to constant run cycles that burn out motors and capacitors faster. Our technicians can assess your RV's insulation, window count, and floorplan to recommend appropriate BTU sizing for Broward County's climate.

Yes. Coleman-Mach is the second most common RV AC brand we service in Broward County. We carry Coleman-Mach capacitors, control boards, and fan components for the most common models including the Coleman-Mach 8, Mach 10, Mach 15, and RV Conditioner series.

Yes, we carry the equipment to diagnose refrigerant charge levels and recharge systems that are low. Most RV AC units use R-410A refrigerant. Before recharging, we always check for leaks first - recharging a system with an active leak is a temporary fix. If we find a leak, we will explain repair options and costs before proceeding with recharge.

In Florida's demanding climate, RV AC units typically last 7 to 12 years before needing replacement, compared to 12 to 15 years in milder climates. Annual maintenance extends this lifespan significantly. When a unit reaches the point where repair costs exceed 50% of replacement cost, we typically recommend replacement - and we will be honest about that assessment when we give you the estimate.

Yes. Some newer Class A and Class B motorhomes use residential-style mini-split systems rather than traditional rooftop units. We service these systems as well, including refrigerant recharge, coil cleaning, and control board diagnostics. Call us with the brand and model of your mini-split and we can confirm parts availability before scheduling.