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jato ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3237 |
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Our original Dometic fridge lasted 10 years, was replaced with the same model and make 3+ years ago. A few things I have had success with will be shared, even when ambient temp is at 92 fridge temp is 36. 1) bug screens over both 2 vents to keep spiders, insects, bees out. 2) move the bi-metal switch (located by 2 red wires leading to it) to within 1.5-2" away from heat stack chimney. switch is usually located between the 6th and 7th fin on the cooling radiator-move to the right. 3) add a couple muffin fans just under the upper radiator and install a baffle around them to direct heat flow over the fins and out the rear of the fridge vent. PM me for pictures or further information. 4) ideally park so that the rear of fridge faces N, 2nd choice would be E. Avoid south and west exposures any time temperature is warm or hot.
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BikeFlagAZ ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: 03 May 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2 |
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I had the same problem recently. Cleaned the jet (nozzle) and and burner assembly and it worked great after that.
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kansasfrogs ![]() Groupie ![]() ![]() Joined: 21 Jul 2016 Location: KS Online Status: Offline Posts: 83 |
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It is 8 years old
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gpokluda ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 11 Nov 2018 Location: NM Online Status: Offline Posts: 290 |
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I am assuming this is a 3 way absorption fridge? The Dometic in our current camper is very sensitive to state of level, especially when the ambient temp is above 80. That fact that your fridge made it to 50 rules out a tripped thermal breaker. All of that said, absorption fridges do have a life span of 5-10 years from what I understand.
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kansasfrogs ![]() Groupie ![]() ![]() Joined: 21 Jul 2016 Location: KS Online Status: Offline Posts: 83 |
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I ran my fridge for 48 hours on electric and it never got below 50 degrees! I tried gas and nothing different. The area is clear of wasps, etc. and is fairly clean. Does it ever need some sort of fluid? I know it's not a freon based fridge, but what else can I try? This was in the 90 degree weather with temps near 70 at night, out of the sun.
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