PapillonOne wrote:
westend wrote:
Why not replace the thermostat?
Norcold no longer sells the thermostat for this fridge nor does it offer an update kit. I called Camping World here and they are gonna price a new Model 663EG (Imagine that?! They have a replacement fridge but no replacement parts!!) I was told I could put a timer circuit on the power line or just replace it all together. I guess with a replacement it would give me a more efficient better insulated fridge at least I would hope so as long as I don't buy a GE product since they have been known in the past for skimping on door insulation! (My home side by side fridge was a GE that had this problem except that GE didn't bother to notify many of us that there was a recall going on!)
If anyone else has a suggestion, would love to hear it.
Instead of trying to find a direct replacement, perhaps it's possible to find a thermostat that has the same function. Basically, these fridge thermostats are a circuit interrupter, ie. a switch. That is why it's easy to wire around a failed thermostat so the fridge runs non-stop.
I would assume that your thermostat has a bulb type of element within the box that transmits temperature to the actual thermostat. It may be necessary to find a similar thermostat with sender. I would contact a local appliance repair shop to see if someone can help with the replacement. Who knows, they may have a failed cooling unit with a good thermostat.
BTW, the Sam's Club $25 membership is good for a healthy discount at Camping World stores.
