How Do You Fix An RV Refrigerator?
Refrigerators in recreational vehicles use a system known as ammonia absorption refrigeration. The cooling is produced by heating an ammonia/hydrogen mixture, which then goes through a cycle of separation, liquefaction and evaporation, cooling the refrigerator before the two components are re-absorbed to begin the cycle again. The refrigerator must be level for this process to work. These refrigerators operate in gas or electric modes, and will sometimes work in one mode but not the other. You can fix most problems by following a logical diagnosis procedure. Check the level of the refrigerator with a bubble level if is not cooling. The RV may be parked on a slope. Check if the refrigerator works in one mode but not the other. If it works in gas mode, but not electric mode, check the breaker. If it works in 120-volt mode but not 12-volt mode, check the condition of the on-board battery. The fault may also be in the electric control panel of the refrigerator. Check the burner if the refr
