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RV Air Conditioner Filter How To Video and Instructions
RV AC Filter Notes
Do you have an RV Air conditioner filter?
Are you facing issues with your AC’s filters? Does it require fixing?
Do you want to buy a new filter or looking to repair the old filter?
Not sure?
If your RV air conditioner filter is not working properly…
RV air conditioner filters get blocked by debris easily and regularly. This is because of the constant flow of air going through the air conditioner. The filters keep “yuk” from getting on more sensitive parts of the air conditioner *AND* also reduce the amount of contaminants in the air of your RV.
I would not believe that the AC filter will reduce contaminants greatly so do not DEPEND on this if you have respiratory issues. If clean air is important to you, then you really need to get a true air purifier. There is a nice article on clean air for your RV.
But the primary purpose of the filter is really to keep the debris and contaminants in the air from fowling the AC.
If a filter is cleanable, just follow the filters instructions… if you have them! Normally the filters aren’t too hard to get to.
If you feel a replacement would be a better option rather than cleaning the filter, go ahead and purchase a new one (scroll to the bottom of the page for a headstart). However you need to buy a durable and high performing filter to make your AC work with utmost efficiency. The BEST way is to look for high ratings on the products I show you.
What to do If the filter is clogged…
Dust and debris building up in the filter eventually will restrict air flow and you will experience reduced cooling capacity. This also affects the functioning of your AC unit.
If the filter is dirty, debris could start accumulating in the ducts too and over time can create health problems for people, especially with respiratory disorders.
Unaddressed overly plugged AC filters can cost you a fortune for repairs on your RV AC or the ductwork (if you have it). A continually unattended and plugged filter on an AC unit will lead to failure. Finally, and perhaps the simplest downside, a dirty AC filter will make your unit consume more energy to achieve the same cooling capacity.
Significance of AC filters
AC filters filter the air circulating throughout your RV. The idea of circulation of the air is to move air through the AC unit and transfer heat from inside the unit to the outside via a complex process beyond this article. The key idea is that AIR FLOW is good.
If an RV AC filter is clogged, it will be eventually reflected in the overall efficiency of the air conditioner. A clogged AC filter will reduce the ability of the AC to cool the air. Besides providing information on how to make the best AC filter purchase, how to operate, clean, fix and maintain the filters, the section also has some links to help you purchase replacements.
Here is a great “starting place” for all things RV Air Conditioner.
Some RV air conditioner filter videos on our ‘How To’ section:
- clean your AC filters
- replace RV AC filters
- How to make the best choice when purchasing an RV AC filter
Some questions you need to ask yourself when purchasing an air conditioner filter?
- Does the filter fit your AC unit?
- Is it
- versatile?
- cleanable?
- easy to use and maintain?
- affordable?
- Widely available from easy to find suppliers (like Camping World or Walmart)
- Can it filter the dust and other contaminants effectively?
- Is it durable?
Where to find RV AC filters:
- Amazon (see the bottom of this page)
- Find RV AC Filters at Walmart <– Nice Selection
- <-Not a great selection.
- Dometic Air Conditioner Filters
- Coleman Air Conditioner Filters
RV Air Conditioner Filter Maintenance Videos
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Natalie Roberts says
If my RV conditioner filler gets dirty how should I clean it properly? Thanks for you useful information!
Marlan at Rv52 says
They are usually little cheap foam or nylon filters. We just rinsed ours with water and dried. It your filter is paper you can’t do that though.
Natalie Roberts says
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Tom Hank says
More often than not, the reason why your air conditioner stopped blowing cold air is because the air filter is too dirty. If you find that your RV’s air conditioner air filters are not reusable, do not attempt to clean them. Washing a disposable filter will only cause it to deteriorate, making it useless in cleaning the air. Replace your old disposable air filter with a brand new one.
Marlan at Rv52 says
Thx Tom!
Michael Clark says
Your camper’s air conditioner should be turned off. Cleaning the air filter while the air conditioner is on is not suggested since dirt and particles will settle on the evaporator coils and other internal components, causing the system to fail later. Unplug the AC power supply for safety’s sake.
Marlan at Rv52 says
Great feedback. Thanks Michael.
Robert Ben says
I appreciate you giving this information since it is very beneficial to me. The ducts may gather filth that can create respiratory issues in those who use it if they are not cleaned thoroughly.