Why is my camper freezer working but fridge not?
So if the freezer is working fine but the refrigerator isn’t, you probably have airflow problems. In many cases, the freezer moves cool air into the fridge using a diffuser. Sometimes, the diffuser duct gets clogged up with ice, and you can verify this by listening to the evaporator fan.
Why is my norcold refrigerator not getting cold but freezer works?
There are many reasons why your RV refrigerator is not cooling, but the freezer works. It may be because of the clogged refrigerator exhaust, temperature sensors, air circulation, thermistor issues, or you are driving on uneven and rough surfaces.
What should the temp of a refrigerator be?
For the fridge section it should be set at 34 degrees F or you could go a little bit higher and have it work at 40 to 42 degrees F. More recent models of refrigerators have been redesigned by the manufacturers to handle steep roads better than the older more conventional models.
Is the freezer and refrigerator on the same unit?
Since both the freezer and fridge work off the same cooling unit, both should work fine. To learn more about how your RV fridge works and why it may not be cooling down while the freezer is, just keep reading our article.
How does a refrigerator and freezer system work?
The cooling system turns the ammonia gas into a liquid and the more you have the better. Then gravity moves the ammonia liquid to where the hydrogen gas removes the heat in the ammonia. As the cooling ammonia evaporates, it cools your fridge and freezer unit.
Do you have to cool fridge and freezer in RV?
We have mentioned that the majority of RV fridges are gas absorption models and that they do not have two separate cooling systems. They only have one to cool both the fridge and the freezer. For the refrigerator to work properly, you need to have your RV level when not driving it down the road.
How can I troubleshoot my grand design refrigerator?
Have a qualified RV technician make sure the burner jets or burners are not dirty or damaged. Have a qualified RV technician check the fuses in the black electrical box on the rear of the refrigerator. Check coach circuit breakers and GFCI receptacle. Verify that refrigerator is plugged into the 120-volt outlet.
How does a refrigerator keep the freezer cool?
Most refrigerators use a fan to move the cold air in the freezer into the evaporator and then push it into the fridge compartment to keep it cool. The evaporator fan is usually behind the back wall of the freezer compartment area. This is what pushes cold air into your refrigerator section to keep it cool.
Since both the freezer and fridge work off the same cooling unit, both should work fine. To learn more about how your RV fridge works and why it may not be cooling down while the freezer is, just keep reading our article.
What to do if your fridge is too warm?
So if the fridge is not getting properly cold, verify that power is being supplied to the compressor from the control board. Check the external controls and the temperature sensors. Unplug the fridge and inspect the control board for evidence of burnt connections, deteriorated foil, or signs that arcing has occurred.
