12v rv freezer difficult to open,,,suction
The freezer in the small motorhome in sig is very difficult to open after it has been on for over an hour or so. At first, I thought the rubber gasket was sticking so I thoroughly cleaned it up and th...
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BarryG20 wrote:
The air cools and creates a vacuum. Some freezers do have an equalization valve to help prevent this some don't.
If there is an equalization valve it could be frozen, damaged or otherwise inoperable.
On the air cools I agree.
Residential frost free have a drain (into the Refrigerator part) and from there to a drip tray outside the cold boxes. That drain allows air to be "Sucked up" into the freezer when you open the door making it easier... RV units.. Well mine did not and I had the entire unit out so I know there was no equalization valve anywhere. But alas that's model specific.
Short of drilling a vent hole... (Small) I'd say live with it. the vacuum seal means the door is less likely to open... without permission.
