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I just returned back to my boat and discovered rather quickly that my pilot house was extra warm only to find out that my cruise air unit is blowing just fine but it’s not cold air. To me it doesn’t sound like the compressor is kicking on but I would love some advice on where to start troubleshooting the unit before I just call an AC guy. Btw the unit is only 3 yrs old.

Appreciate any help or pointers that anyone they have!

Just the simple stuff.....make sure there is good water flow....shut it down and let sit for a while then start back up. You have probably already done this but.....Thats all i got.

One question though that may help the other more knowing folk here....are there any alarms showing on the panel ?

Have a look at the cloth filter on the coil. If it is dirty and blocked the unit could freeze up and cause the problem. It has happened to me and this was typically the problem. If it is frozen, turn the unit off and let it thaw out, could also use a hair dryer. This is in addition to the advise from Bud37.

If that doesn't fix it, there could be a number of more issues, like it needing a recharge or the compressor.

More than likely a dirty filter and/or freeze up.

Keeps posted. Lots of folks here will have idea's.

Greg

agree with water flow for sure also although a different make unit mine has a pressure reset switch/button near the compressor that can trip and all you have to do is press it to reset. i would look about the lines near the compressor for any reset. i would also turn off the ac power at the breaker (not just turning the unit off at the thermostat) for a few minutes and then back on to see if it will reset the unit. if not could very well be leak /low gas or start capacitor or compressor.