I need HELP!!!: RPod 171 Select heat on T-stat, but AC starts up

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RPod 171 Select heat on T-stat, but AC starts up

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Topic: RPod 171 Select heat on T-stat, but AC starts up

Posted By: sjbarry
Subject: RPod 171 Select heat on T-stat, but AC starts up
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2024 at 2:03am

As noted, when I set the thermostat in my 2013 R-Pod 171 to "heat," the heater does not start but the overhead AC does, and it gets cold quickly, the opposite of what I need. Since the original thermostat was showing its age by partially obliterating its display, I switched it out for a new Dometic thermostat, hoping that the replacement would solve the confused HVAC problem. Not to be--the problem persists. The fan setting starts the fan, the cool setting starts the AC, and the heat setting also starts the AC. As far as I can tell, the only HVAC controller is the thermostat itself but what's happening suggests a problem elsewhere, perhaps the wiring? Any insight would be much appreciated.

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Posted By: gpokluda
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2024 at 10:25am

I remember having this issue when I had my 179. I believe it has to do with the Auto setting. Have you experimented using that setting instead of fan?

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