Air conditioner causing fridge temp to rise
After spending a few years in my 2003 KZ Sportsmen, this is the first year I have had to deal with temperature related issues with my fridge. I noticed it began having problems staying cold. I usually...
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37 for a fridge is considered NORMAL it may be coincidence the temps you see.
HOwever as for the freezer. I see one of the responses says the freezer gets "Warmer" when A/C is running... this may be because the temp sensor in the fridge is IN THE FRIDGE, not the freezer.. The manufacturer assumes a relationship between the fridge and freezer and designs it so that percentage of cooling goes to each part.. If it is warmer out or in this specific warmer INdoors the fridge heats faster and the cooling system runs more... The freezer gets colder too. But since the fridge has more surface (larger door) it warms faster and thus the freezer gets colder.
Of course, the explanation about voltage is good too. Plug in a meter or 2 (i have 3)
HOwever as for the freezer. I see one of the responses says the freezer gets "Warmer" when A/C is running... this may be because the temp sensor in the fridge is IN THE FRIDGE, not the freezer.. The manufacturer assumes a relationship between the fridge and freezer and designs it so that percentage of cooling goes to each part.. If it is warmer out or in this specific warmer INdoors the fridge heats faster and the cooling system runs more... The freezer gets colder too. But since the fridge has more surface (larger door) it warms faster and thus the freezer gets colder.
Of course, the explanation about voltage is good too. Plug in a meter or 2 (i have 3)
