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skaytnewport
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Aug 06, 2013

refridgerator

We have A Norcold fridge that posts a 14 degree freezer temp and a 41 degree fridge temp. We have been told that we are looking at $1000,s for repair/replacement. Any advice?
  • Those temps are with in reason.....would like to see lower freezer temps.

    What temp setting are you using?
    What are outside temps?
    Is fridge in a slide out?
    Does it have cooling fans in outside compartment...are they working?

    And the $$$$ question......is the rig level?
    Operating the fridge when in off-level conditions causes damage (blockage).
    Damage from off-level operation is accumulative and not repairable

    So every time it is run off level and little more blockage can/does occur......reducing the ability to cool.

    IF you end up having to replace...replacement cooling units (new & rebuilt) is cheaper than a new fridge.
    Great place to get cooling units.......LINK

    Replacing with a residential fridge (compressor vs absorption) is an option....provided you will ALWAYS have 110V AC power source.
  • When our Dometic began acting up, it was replaced with a $450 Whirlpool.

    Jim

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