{"id":5316,"date":"2022-01-25T17:58:31","date_gmt":"2022-01-26T01:58:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/?p=5316"},"modified":"2022-01-25T17:58:34","modified_gmt":"2022-01-26T01:58:34","slug":"troubleshoot-rv-refrigerator-recharge-repair-replace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/troubleshoot-rv-refrigerator-recharge-repair-replace\/","title":{"rendered":"Troubleshoot An RV Refrigerator: Recharge, Repair, Or Replace"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Is your RV refrigerator acting up? Is your food going bad due to insufficient cooling power in the freezer and the fridge? Or has the refrigerator stopped working? Perhaps the fridge compartment is icing up, or the refrigerator only performs properly immediately after defrosting. RV refrigerators are complex,<\/strong> and they do often fail. This troubleshooting guide will help you get your RV refrigerator back to health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To troubleshoot an RV refrigerator, follow a process of elimination to determine 120V, 12V, cooling unit, and propane system functionality. Diagnose voltages and resistances using a digital multimeter. Conduct visual, and audible inspections to determine the status of various components.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When referring to an RV refrigerator, we\u2019re talking about a propane\/electric refrigerator, also known as a 2-way or 3-way absorption refrigerator rather than a 120V residential compressor refrigerator. An absorption refrigerator is powered by electricity and propane. Its cooling power is generated by chemical reactions induced by heat generated in a boiler. Yes, it\u2019s highly technical, but stick with us while we break down the process of troubleshooting your RV refrigerator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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