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Rv fridge

How many folks using an rv fridge actually do a flu cleaning ( pull the roof cap and remove the defuser and run a brush through the flu) or is it better left alone on an 18-20 fridge that is working fine?
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

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Reply #1 –
I normally just beat on the outside of flue and vacuum up anything that falls down into the burner area. 

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Reply #2 –
Replaced our roof cap last year,was glued on and has many screws,would'nt want to ever remove it.PS,found the replacement on
Amazon.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

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Reply #3 –
with time the rust will build up, flake off and fall down on the burner.  It can stop it up.  Best to clean the burner every few months of use.

Pat,
Pat/Blue Angel
1995 U240 36ft
MC# 16511
Build# 4653

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Reply #4 –
Quote from: bbeane –
How many folks using an rv fridge actually do a flu cleaning ( pull the roof cap and remove the defuser and run a brush through the flu.

Every couple of years for us. Cleaning the spiral baffle that you take out is as important as the flue due to the rust/soot..

Pamela & Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

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Reply #5 –
I am reluctant to use a brush on the pipe so I just tap the pipe and use some compressed air and blow the rust away. If the pilot light I am happy guy. Same Frig. since 95. Also I keep it plugged in and on.
1995 U320 40', 2013 chevy sonic toad, my real love are corvettes have owned 30

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Reply #6 –
Quote from: joeszeidel –
Also I keep it plugged in and on.

This is one thing that was taught in refrigeration school, that to leave an absorbtion refrigeration system running was the best thing for it.

Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."