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Fault Diagnosis |
Refrigerator
Fault Diagnosis |
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My gas RV refrigerator needs
factory repairs or replacing
or click for price list |
My gas RV refrigerator works
on gas but does not work on electricity |
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My gas RV refrigerator doesn't
get cold or only gets cold in the freezer |
My gas RV refrigerator an
ammonia smell is coming from inside the refrigerator |
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My gas RV refrigerator doesn't
get cold enough or does not work in hot weather |
My gas RV refrigerator there
is a yellowish powder or stain on or near the refrigerator cooling unit |
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My gas RV refrigerator makes
a reasonably loud gurgling sound in the coils at the back when running |
How
much will my refrigerator cost to repair or replace? |
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My gas RV refrigerator gas
will not light |
What if I don't live in
the Bay area? |
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My gas RV refrigerator works
on electricity but not on gas |
What
will happen to my old fridge? |
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Find below some common problems and easy repairs. |
Find below
some common problems and easy repairs. |
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Problem. Unit controls go to
"check"
There is a common problem with, Dometic RM2807 or RM2811 and
most later model Dometics with upper controls. The refrigerator's "check light" comes on or the refrigerator just shuts down
seemingly for no reason. Another common problem occurs while on 120v. The
refrigerator might switch to gas or just shut down
even while you have a good 120v supply.
Answer.
Dometic RV refrigerators with the push button upper control boards have a problem
with the main power boards. The power board components are encased in
yellow epoxy, reducing heat transfer. This tends to cause them to run too
hot which in turn can often cause the power board to fail completely or
cause problems such as listed above. We have found the only
effective repair is to replace the power board. We do not use the Dometic
replacement as they too can fail. The Dometic replacement also requires you
to rewire the board and gas valve. The only board we recommend is the P-711.
The P-711 not only will fix these problems but does not require the
rewiring. It uses all the standard wiring. See
Power Boards
Note if you have a model with no temperature control adjustment, and you
are replacing the Power board, we can also supply a new upper control
board, the new board has 5 temperature settings and is adjusted with just
a push of the button, Cost $55.00
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Problem. You have one of the Dometic
models RM2604-07-11-12 or the RM2804-07-11-12 and the door handles do not
hold the door closed, the lock is broken or the door has fallen off
completely and
broken off the corner of the door.
Dometic did not do a good job with the
doors on these models. There are often problems keeping the doors closed while
driving, with them subsequently flying open and braking off their corners.
Answer.
We have made a repair kit for these models,
that stops the door coming off their pins. The kit will assist in repairing a broken
door corner and includes a T-Bar lock to stop the door from
unintentionally coming open again. Call and ask about the kit.
Cost $40.00 plus shipping, or
see our door repair kit page. (still under construction) |
