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mikestock
Explorer
Oct 05, 2013

Best to keep absorption fridge running or shut down

I have ac power available where I store the fiver. I keep the Dometic running all during camping season on ac power. Only shut it down when winterized. I know there are no moving parts but looking ...
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mikestock
Explorer
Oct 06, 2013
RV fridges are less energy efficient and cost a heck of a lot to replace when they die. To use one as a "extra fridge" is not really a good idea.


Not concerned about the cost of power to keep it on. I pay a basic charge for power and, believe me, I don't come close to using the power I pay for. It stays on for convenience and my concern was that this was negatively effecting the life of the unit.

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