Fridge Died

[herk7769]

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[jimh]

Originally Posted by kbfuselier

I have an 09 FR flagstaff pop up with a similar problem. Propane, electric, and battery power all give me the same results. The heating element gets very hot to the touch, but the fridge will not cool. I don't have the spare change to have it professionally repaired and I have no warranty, does anyone have an recommendations for me as far as troubleshooting or even fixing the problem myself?

after a couple hrs, is the heat sink (al fins in frig) inside the frig warm or noticeably cooler than surroundings?
my first thought is the veneration on the outside coil may be blocked. if u don't get any cooling at all on the inside, that isn't good.
do u get any hint of the smell of ammonia anywhere around or inside the frig (it may be rather low).

[kbfuselier]

no ammonia leak. fixed broblem by disconnecting and turning fridge upside down for 30 minutes. The ammonia had settled and needed to be stirred up.

[cfsoistman]

Originally Posted by kbfuselier

no ammonia leak. fixed broblem by disconnecting and turning fridge upside down for 30 minutes. The ammonia had settled and needed to be stirred up.

Never heard of ammonia settling and needing to be stirred up. If this was the case of the fridge not cooling we'd all have problems each spring since the fridge would be inactive all winter. It may be working now but chances are when you disconnected it to turn it upside down that something reset due to not being electrically connected? I'd keep an eye on it and if it reoccurs take it to a professional to troubleshoot it.