Does humidity affect refrig. cooling?
Arrived in Branson, MO 2 days ago. Refrig worked fine till we got here. Been running on electric and then temps started to rise. Switched to propane last night and this A.M. temps were down to 4 fre...
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Yes, humidity is one the many, many factors affecting refrigerator performance.
It takes a lot of BTU's to condense water vapor. Same for an air conditioner--you will get a greater temperature delta between incoming air and air out the vents in Arizona than in Florida!
Same for cooling beer in the refrigerator.
But, check "the other stuff" as well:
Dollar bill test on door seals.
Mostly full, but not blocking air flow.
Not opening more often than necessary.
Propane performance: make sure you have done the annual "burner area tune-up".
Good air flow up the back/outside AND have verified correct installation (correct dimension behind, on the sides and above the refrigerator. You would be shocked at how many RV manufacturers DON'T install per the installation instructions. Plenty with excessive clearance in back, open above, etc.
If you have a fan to augment air flow over the condenser (top, back of refrigerator), make sure it is working.
It takes a lot of BTU's to condense water vapor. Same for an air conditioner--you will get a greater temperature delta between incoming air and air out the vents in Arizona than in Florida!
Same for cooling beer in the refrigerator.
But, check "the other stuff" as well:
Dollar bill test on door seals.
Mostly full, but not blocking air flow.
Not opening more often than necessary.
Propane performance: make sure you have done the annual "burner area tune-up".
Good air flow up the back/outside AND have verified correct installation (correct dimension behind, on the sides and above the refrigerator. You would be shocked at how many RV manufacturers DON'T install per the installation instructions. Plenty with excessive clearance in back, open above, etc.
If you have a fan to augment air flow over the condenser (top, back of refrigerator), make sure it is working.
