Troubleshooting Norcold Refrigerators
RV fridges have to be able to take on the rough road, bumping up and down mountains and enduring temperature changes. Norcold refrigerators are well-known for their durability and many owners have 20-year-old Norcold 3-way fridges still working as they did when new.
The Norcold fridge works differently than a traditional fridge and most people aren't familiar with how they work or what to do when they encounter problems with them. This article will explain what a Norcold fridge is and how it cools your food and drinks on the road, plus give some tips on troubleshooting common issues with these popular appliances.
Norcold Fridges Norcold makes several different types of RV fridges, including traditional propane gas absorption fridges and a series of compact AC/DC fridges that run off of either 120-volt DC or LP (propane) power and switch automatically between them. They're designed for use in smaller mobile homes and travel trailers where space is at a premium, as well as RV van conversions that may have both electric and propane hookups available.
The typical Norcold fridge uses both propane and electric to power its compressor, which in turn, produces the cold air that keeps your food fresh. It also has a system that monitors ambient temperature and switches between propane and electricity to conserve power when the outside temperature is warmer. The fridge also has a safety system that will shut it down if it's overloaded or the battery voltage drops too low.https://rvpartsdepot.com/product-category/rv-refrigerator-replacement-cooling-units/norcold-replacement-cooling-units/