Norcold N821 takes FOREVER to get to cool temps
I have a 2008 model Norcold N821 2 stage refer in my 5th wheel that up until a week ago was flawless - on both electricity and gas. We parked at Prescott AZ last year all summer until late August; temp control set at 7 would freeze the lettuce (though the beer was really great), so had to reduce to 5. Trailer sat unused until about two weeks ago, turned on the refer to cool down prior to a trip. It was on electricity part of the time and on gas the balance of the time. After 3 days of being on (and empty), freezer was at 27, fridge was at 50. Days were at 90 and nights 75 with high humidity. Loaded the frozen and cold food overnight and temp came down to 40 in the fridge and freezer still at 27. Left to go on the trip and 2nd night out the overnight outdoor temp was in the high 40's, fridge was at 35 by the morning. Daytime temps in the 70s. Came home on 4th day and now at day 5 freezer is at 0 and fridge is at 34 with temp setting on 7.
So what's going on with this refer? Definitely not normal to take 5 days to cool down in moderate temps (79* outside now, about 60 last night). Not a gas problem, or an electric supply problem - they both have the same result. I have 2 large computer fans blowing up thru the back of the fridge and it's as clean as can be up there - no blockage. I have 2 small computer fans attached to the fins inside to circulate the air. Tried removing the thermister from the fins to see if that might be the problem, but no real change.
The refer definitely cools, is just takes a REALLY LONG TIME. Trailer is stored very level and we level pretty precisely when we're out using it. I don't THINK it's a cooling unit problem.
I have heard of a main board electrical 'reset' but do not think this is likely to help my situation. Can someone explain what this reset does and what it's purpose is? Any suggestions to determine what the problem might be?
So what's going on with this refer? Definitely not normal to take 5 days to cool down in moderate temps (79* outside now, about 60 last night). Not a gas problem, or an electric supply problem - they both have the same result. I have 2 large computer fans blowing up thru the back of the fridge and it's as clean as can be up there - no blockage. I have 2 small computer fans attached to the fins inside to circulate the air. Tried removing the thermister from the fins to see if that might be the problem, but no real change.
The refer definitely cools, is just takes a REALLY LONG TIME. Trailer is stored very level and we level pretty precisely when we're out using it. I don't THINK it's a cooling unit problem.
I have heard of a main board electrical 'reset' but do not think this is likely to help my situation. Can someone explain what this reset does and what it's purpose is? Any suggestions to determine what the problem might be?
