dometic refrigerator not staying cold
I recently purchased a 1982 TT with a refrigerator which was not the original. I cannot find a part number anywhere but it is an older domestic brand 120v/12v/propane model without electronics. When...
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Here is a manual for Dometic 3 way fridge.....LINK
Ventilation/clearances are very important
AS is a good, fully closing/sealing door. You stated " The door seal is not great but only has a very small gap in one of the bottom corners"
A small gap is a HUGE cooling loss.
Didn't your Mom ever yell at you......"Close the door. We're not trying to cool off the neighborhood"
You can NOT get fridge cold enough with a 'gap'
Fix the door gasket before any other fixes.......
New door gasket
Re-adjust door
Warm gasket with hair dryer.........until pliable then close door and let seal reform (This is a last ditch repair....sometimes works)
Ventilation/clearances are very important
AS is a good, fully closing/sealing door. You stated " The door seal is not great but only has a very small gap in one of the bottom corners"
A small gap is a HUGE cooling loss.
Didn't your Mom ever yell at you......"Close the door. We're not trying to cool off the neighborhood"
You can NOT get fridge cold enough with a 'gap'
Fix the door gasket before any other fixes.......
New door gasket
Re-adjust door
Warm gasket with hair dryer.........until pliable then close door and let seal reform (This is a last ditch repair....sometimes works)
