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atxshaws
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Jan 15, 2016

Norcold propane/electric fridge is not cooling

Hi all,
I have a norcold 2dr propane/electric fridge that is not cooling enough on either propane or electric modes, same for both modes. The fins in the fridge are 49 degrees regardless of mode and temp setting between 5-9.
Trouble shooting:
Turned off fridge on panel and unplugged Ac cord, reset breaker.
Checked all fridge fuses even in back panel.
Checked roof vent is clear, warm air coming out.
Removed and emptied/cleaned propane burner shroud there was some very fine rust.
Took everything out of fridge and put in ice chest.
Checked 12v and 120v power to everything in back of fridge.
We have been parked extremely level for 2 weeks.
No ammonia smell in back or inside fridge
In Texas so mild winter, 40-60 outside.

Does anyone know what else I can check/do?
  • Like someone else said, if you can't fix it, chuck it and buy a residential for about a quarter of the price of a new Dometic. Good luck, I hope you can fix it.
  • atxshaws wrote:
    57-ish. Really bummed. Guess I'll check the cooling unit place out. See if they have any ideas. The fridge is fine otherwise, but just a pretty boat anchor if it doesn't chill!



    Sorry to hear that..........was hoping for bad thermistor

    Blocked cooling unit

    Personally, not worth throwing money at with a new/refurbished cooling unit......control module is 15 yrs old, burner is 15 yrs. old, interior is 15 yrs. old

    You got your monies worth.

    Now would be good time for a residential, good inverter, battery upgrade and a small solar ......all together cheaper than cooling unit

    New RV absorption fridge......I'm not very sold on them due to high cost and lower build quality.

    Good luck!