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Old 07-17-2017, 09:14 PM   #1
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Operating my AC

I just purchased a 2018 Forester 3171dsf. No clue what AC I have except it is the upgraded 15k. I'm trying to figure out how to operate it. It cools in the middle by the kitchen but only if it is on high. Not much air is coming out of the vents in the other areas and its warm in those areas. Any suggestions? Dealer is no help.
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Old 07-17-2017, 09:22 PM   #2
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There is a small tabs on the vent at the AC unit that you can close the vent there (where the air is coming out) which will switch it to the other vents throughout the coach.
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Old 07-17-2017, 09:23 PM   #3
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Is the center vent open on the a.c. unit, the grill where the filter is? I found junk in my ceiling vents and vacuumed them out. Also found that the runs don't stop at the last vent in each run, so I blocked them. More air now.
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Old 07-18-2017, 01:01 AM   #4
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Is the center vent open on the a.c. unit, the grill where the filter is? I found junk in my ceiling vents and vacuumed them out. Also found that the runs don't stop at the last vent in each run, so I blocked them. More air now.
Interesting about the runs not stopping. I'm going to check mine as soon as you tell me how to remove the registers without breaking them, lol.
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Interesting about the runs not stopping. I'm going to check mine as soon as you tell me how to remove the registers without breaking them, lol.
I am watching this as well. Never thought about that. I have a couple of air registers that hardly have any air coming out but never gave it much thought.
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Old 07-18-2017, 08:49 AM   #6
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Mine are screwed to the ceiling. I'm not sure about other type vents. As far as junk in the runs, read it on the forum. Also where the main cover is, you can lower it and make sure the air is going into the runs. Some have used duct tape to prevent air from by passing the opening on each side. Mine is Styrofoam runs with pieces loose in them.
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