Kevin Diamond Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Anyone experienced or experiencing problems with Electrolux RM4270 or Dometic equivalent maintaining fridge temperature of below 5 C when in ambient of 25 to 29 C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I'm tempted to think this is a symptom of age as I believe an Electrolux RM4270 will be about 10 years old by now. You don't say whether the poor cooling is when the fridge is running on gas, 12V or 230V. If it won't cool satisfactorily on any of the 3 'fuel sources' then the problem may be related to the basic cooling system - perhaps coolant has leaked out. If it won't cool while running on gas, then the gas-burner assembly and chimney may need a good clean. When was the fridge last serviced? Presumably your fridge used to cool OK when the weather was hot and this problem is a recent development? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I have seen a mod that fitting a small fan can assist in cooling at the rear outside of the fridge. (similar to a computer cooling fan) Regards Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Yes, the small fan "kit" is actually available from Dometic. But any small 12 volt computer fan attached the the back of the top grille will make a difference. Unless the fridge actually leaks out its active ingredients there is little inside to go wrong other than the heating bits whichcause it to cool. If its OK on mains electricity then the basic bits are OK. Have you by any chance changed from Butane to Propane and still use the same regulator?? Has the flue and burner been cleaned recently C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnP Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I have fitted two small 12volt computer fans to the back of the top vent. They can run either as singles or as a pair depending on the ambient temperature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
le canichot depang Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Hi there We had problems with our old fridge in our old caravan and found that it was far more efficient when run on gas, especially in the day when it was very hot and then we went back to electric at night when it wasn't being opened as much and it was cooler - also we always try to park with the fridge vents in the shade if possible - hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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