HELP: Fridge issues and trip tmw!
Dometic fridge, we always keep a bag of ice in the freezer to help even the temps between trips. Last night went to put food in the fridge and it didn't feel very cold. Digital thermometer reading r...
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2oldman wrote:BurbMan wrote:I don't know what accuracy these folks are expecting.
I appreciate the help guys! Yes an IR thermometer is not the most accurate but was enough to confirm I have a problem. .
Did you pull the back and check for leakage in the coils?
Just want to make a comment about using an IR thermometer in this or any application. Assuming you have a reasonable unit, they can be quite accurate or very inaccurate. It's not the device as much as it is what you are looking at. If you are looking at something reflective - the cooling fins, wheel bearings, electrical connections, etc. These are materials that reflect light and therefore reflect temperature. Do not try to measure them, measure something that does not reflect near what you want to measure - or stick black tape on where you want to measure. That works for cooling fins, can work for wheel bearings, and almost works for electrical connections. Obviously, don't put tape on energized electrical, but measure the wire not the connection. Hope this helps.
To the OP - glad you got it fixed - $700 ouch... These RV's are just a money pit, huh...
