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Re: New Refrigerator too warm

Reply #25 –
We postponed the trip. No real hurry. A tech is coming out, Monday. It was arranged by Frigidaire, so I give them credit for finding someone to help us, quickly. He can access the back of the fridge, easily. Or, if necessary, I can pull the unit out with just a little cursing. Thanks for all the response. This was a stinker.
Glenn and Amy Beinfest
2001 36' U320
#5812
2014 Honda CRV

No Whining on the YACHT

Re: New Refrigerator too warm

Reply #26 –
While your waiting,test run the generator so you don't repeat last year.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: New Refrigerator too warm

Reply #27 –
Frigidaire sent a tech today
Leaking refrigerant, needs to be replaced
I didn't install it to come out easily
What a bummer
Brand new
Sure don't make 'em like they used to
Glenn and Amy Beinfest
2001 36' U320
#5812
2014 Honda CRV

No Whining on the YACHT

Re: New Refrigerator too warm

Reply #28 –
Super bummer. What's the ETA for the new one?

Almost anything today is best slightly used. Cars, appliances, etc. Everything that is going to go wrong has already happened.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

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Reply #29 –
Glenn, bummer that a brand new fridge failed but my experience lately is better to have DOA now than 2 months after warranty expires. Second time should take a lot less time. It will be worth it. We are really enjoying ours.
1998 36 foot U270 Build No. 5328 WTFE, 900 watts solar, Victron controller, B2B, bat monitor, 600 AMPH lithium with 2018 Chevy Colorado toad, SKP #110239, Motorcade #17781, 2021 Escape 17B for when Coach is broken down and campsites are too small, retired and full-timer since Dec. 2020. Part of RV family since 1963.

Re: New Refrigerator too warm

Reply #30 –
Quote from: GleamB –
Frigidaire sent a tech today
Leaking refrigerant, needs to be replaced
I didn't install it to come out easily
Warranties are nice.
Sorry for your loss.
I've learned through long hard experience that whenever I affix something "permanent" I'll be the guy that has to remove that item.
And just to tweak your nose a bit,
Our Rockwood went on to its new owner with the original cooling unit still cooling.
Art.
1992 Foretravel Grand Villa
U225 SBID Build No. 4134
1986 Rockwood Driftwood
1968 S.I.A.T.A. Spring
1962 Studebaker Lark
1986 Honda VF700C
1983 Honda VF750C
Charlie, the Dog was broken out of jail 24 Oct 2023
N1RPN
AA1OH (H)e who must be obeyed.

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Reply #31 –
When you get a new refrigerator (or anything else) be sure you test it to make sure it operates properly before installing it!
David and Carolyn Osborn
1995 U320C SE 40' Build 4726 Feb 1995
FMCA 147762
Motorcade 17186

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Reply #32 –
The " Insignia" at Best Buy are pretty run/ tested as well as great price. The option for extended warranty is nice also. 
My cheapass 9.5 ft works swell and going on 5 yrs

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Reply #33 –
If the new refrigerator gets laid on its back or side, while being transported to the RV, you're not supposed to test it until it's been upright a certain number of hours. This will usually be somewhere in the installation manual along with the recommended minimums for circulation on the sides, top, bottom and back. In researching my fridge, I read the manual for installing five or six different fridges. There is a surprising amount of variability in the recommendations.
1998 36 foot U270 Build No. 5328 WTFE, 900 watts solar, Victron controller, B2B, bat monitor, 600 AMPH lithium with 2018 Chevy Colorado toad, SKP #110239, Motorcade #17781, 2021 Escape 17B for when Coach is broken down and campsites are too small, retired and full-timer since Dec. 2020. Part of RV family since 1963.

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Reply #34 –
The norm for air conditioners is same time vertical as it was horizontal. With shipping sometimes not following the arrow up while in transit my customers usually let it sit vertical the day before installation. The reason is if the oil doesn't get settled it could hydrostat the compressor destroying it.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

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Reply #35 –
Honey....
I shrunk the fridge
Glenn and Amy Beinfest
2001 36' U320
#5812
2014 Honda CRV

No Whining on the YACHT

Re: New Refrigerator too warm

Reply #36 –
So, will it still hold, like....... 3 ounce beers???
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

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Reply #37 –
Yup
It's tight
Glenn and Amy Beinfest
2001 36' U320
#5812
2014 Honda CRV

No Whining on the YACHT

Re: New Refrigerator too warm

Reply #38 –
When does the other half arrive?
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Lynn & Marilyn Sickel
Tollville, AR
1997  U320  40'
2021 Chevrolet Silverado pickup
Motorcader  17257

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Reply #39 –
Amy needs one also!
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

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Reply #40 –
All systems....GO!!!!
Glenn and Amy Beinfest
2001 36' U320
#5812
2014 Honda CRV

No Whining on the YACHT

Re: New Refrigerator too warm

Reply #41 –
I have the same fridge and it works great. You will need a door lock. There is one one line
that you can get. I made my own as it was easier than ordering one.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

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Reply #42 –
....musta fed it miracle grow......
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Lynn & Marilyn Sickel
Tollville, AR
1997  U320  40'
2021 Chevrolet Silverado pickup
Motorcader  17257