Installing residential refrigerator
I am about to switch out the refrigerator in the 5er. For those who have done so do you have comments that make the job go smoothly? Did you use extra insulation on the sides? I was told that if the...
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Well, I've had my relatively small 10.3 CF residential Refrig in for about 7 years now. I know everyone says treat it just as if you were replacing one in the home but I beg to differ. I did insulate the sides with foil sided rigid panels, I made the outside vent so that it could be opened or closed, I placed exhaust fans within the cavity to move hot air to the roof vent. I do a lot of RV'ing in Hot weather and I can see temp's within the compartment in the 120's + at times(I have a probe in the compartment)...I never see temp's like that at Home no matter how hot it is outside.
So in my view, its not quite the same as a Home install....It takes a few considerations. I've been happy with my install and the exhaust fan can reduce compartment temp up to 25-30 degree's. IMHO....
So in my view, its not quite the same as a Home install....It takes a few considerations. I've been happy with my install and the exhaust fan can reduce compartment temp up to 25-30 degree's. IMHO....
