Refrigerator Repair/Replacement
Looks like our fridge is belly up. Getting a code "cooling unit" problem. Taking it in for repairs next week. A replacement runs from $3000/$4000. If just the cooling unit is bad, replacement is a...
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Most RV refer problems do not cause a complete removal and replacement. Usually a control board or electric element or gas valve goes bad long before the entire cooling unit needs replacing.
One thing my brothers rig did, that made him think he needed a new refer...he parked on a steep hill and forgot to turn off the refer. A couple weeks later he noticed that it was on, and not cooling. After parking it on a flat area, I used a rubber mallet to create vibration in the coils. Which ultimately broke up the chemical plug that had formed inside the tubing from being off level. Years later and it still works fine.
Did you smell ammonia inside the refer/freezer? Do you see yellow residue outside on the coils? Those are definite signs that you need a whole new refer coil set (not necessarily a whole new refer). Anything other than that you should see what the tech says.
PS It's best to go to a shop saying 'find out what's wrong please' rather than 'I think I need a new refer'.
One thing my brothers rig did, that made him think he needed a new refer...he parked on a steep hill and forgot to turn off the refer. A couple weeks later he noticed that it was on, and not cooling. After parking it on a flat area, I used a rubber mallet to create vibration in the coils. Which ultimately broke up the chemical plug that had formed inside the tubing from being off level. Years later and it still works fine.
Did you smell ammonia inside the refer/freezer? Do you see yellow residue outside on the coils? Those are definite signs that you need a whole new refer coil set (not necessarily a whole new refer). Anything other than that you should see what the tech says.
PS It's best to go to a shop saying 'find out what's wrong please' rather than 'I think I need a new refer'.
