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    Posted: 17 Jun 2015 at 11:50pm
i have a 2010 r174 when I run the ac for a long time condensation is dripping
Out of the inside unit has anyone had this issue or a resalution
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Jun 2015 at 10:26am
Same issue with my 2010 171.  First, take off the inside cover and find the 4 bolts that secure the top and bottom.  Turn each one 2-3 turns, no more.  The gasket on the roof will compress over time which can allow condensation and rain to seep in from above.  You don't want to over-compress it.
 
However, likely the problem is the the heat strip option.  It was installed on mine but with no way to turn it on, and it was a great place for condensation to build up, so I removed mine.  It is easy to check from inside if you have it.  With the same cover off look up into the air intake (the hole closer to the front of the pod; the air output has a safety guard but the intake shouldn't).  Sitting directly over that hole you'll see something that looks like a small radiator, about 4 inches wide and as long as the opening.  That is the heat strip.  You'll have to go on the roof and remove the outer cover, then an inner cover, to get to it.  A bonus is it is a major source of noise so that will improve too.  Also while you are up there make sure the bolts on the blower motor are secure.  Mine loosened up twice.
 
If that area is mostly empty then hopefully the problem is just water from outside and turning the bolts should solve that.  If not you'll need a new gasket.  Not a hard job just labor intensive since the A/C has to come off.
 
While the lower cover is off you can do a few things to quiet the A/C somewhat.  First look at the air intake opening again.  On mine a wire bundle was draped through the air flow, but there was enough slack I could push it out of the way.  Next take off that safety guard on the air outflow.  Leave it off but save it for the next owner.  Next line the ribbed flex hose in the air outflow with foil duct tape - not the cloth stuff but the real foil stuff (this was a suggestion from someone else here).
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 Jun 2015 at 1:12am
Weird I experienced the same problem this past evening with my ac. I'm going to go through and check it real well.
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