Running the rooftop ac's

[Jason Worman]

Hi All,

I was wondering if it is good to run the rooftop ac's once a month or so, like exercising the generator. Not hot by any means here at the Oregon Coast, have not used since last summer. Cleaned them out. Thank you

Jason Worman

[Carl Boger]

In the warmer months I use the A/C's to help put a load on the Generator.  So Start the Generator, Turn on both A/C's to their lowest settings.  Turn on some lights the TV's Hot water heater and let them all go for an hour.  Not much of an option in the colder months, but I use a couple of space heaters then.

[Gerald Farris]

Jason,
In my opinion, it is not necessary to exercise your roof top A/C units, but like Carl said, if you are exercising your generator to prevent moisture build-up and corrosion in the windings (a problem that does not exist in the A/C units), they are a good way to put a load on the generator.

Gerald

[Bill Sprague]

Gerald is surely right.   That said, I try to run everything with moving parts on a regular basis. 

[Bill Lampkin]

My 'running' years are passed. I'll be more likely to take a brisk walk.

(couldn't resist!)

[Bill Sprague]

Not me!  Now that we have a sportier rig we are "running" right by the big rigs at the four wheeler speed limit plus a couple.  None of that walking down the road stuff for us!