Dometic, a Swedish company, is a leading manufacturer of RV products. One of its most extensive product offerings is refrigerators for RVs and other mobile setups. Absorption appliances that run on gas are noiseless and reduce electricity consumption. Electrical models are also available for those who don’t want to go off the grid. Its compressor refrigerators are the perfect alternative to batteries and solar power.
What caused my Dometic RV fridge to stop working?
There are many reasons why Dometic RV refrigerators can stop working. Rather than hiring a professional or hauling your RV to the dealer, you may be able to check out a few things yourself. Simple fixes can keep repair costs low.
Control boards malfunctioning on Dometic RV fridges are not uncommon. The first thing you should do is check these. You can test their functionality with a multimeter. A control board replacement may not be as easy as fixing the problem.
Having a tripped breaker box may prevent your fridge from getting power. Here’s where you should start whenever you have an electronics problem. A breaker may need to be flipped or a fuse replaced to restore power to your equipment. If everything is fine with your RV refrigerator, you can find its back access panel on its side.
Take off the plastic cover of your refrigerator to see the components that keep it running. When you observe yellow sulfuric buildup, you are facing a serious problem. An ammonia leak can prevent your cooling system from cooling and functioning properly. In the absence of any obvious reasons why the unit isn’t working correctly, use a multimeter to confirm that power is flowing correctly. Test all the electrical connections to ensure that the fridge is receiving 120-volts or 12-volts. Tests like this can help identify a compromised connection or a failure.
You should have a professional inspect your system if you are uncomfortable with electricity or do not know how to use a multimeter. You shouldn’t mess with the RV’s electrical system without knowing what you’re doing. As well as causing further damage, you can also electrocute yourself.
