Dometic Fridge 12v Not Working

Ammonia emanates from refrigerator immediately turn the refrigerator off.

Dometic fridge 12v not working.

Start by checking the 12 volt battery to ensure there is at least 10 5 volts of power available to operate the valves. Open windows and door to air out the coach and evacuate. The coach batteries must be fully charged. If the refrigerator does not work when there is working 120 volt electricity and lp gas lines it might be necessary to conduct further rv refrigerator troubleshooting to find out the problem.

Three way refrigerators can operate on 12 volts dc because they have an extra electric heating element. Lastly if there s no 12 volt dc power going to your refrigerator make sure the batteries are charged and then check fuses and switches. The refrigerator has to have 12 volts power to run on propane or 120 volt power to run without propane. It s more likely to be a voltage drop problem related to the circuitry from the tow vehicle.

A quick and eas. The first thing to know is that the cooling units on every dometic gas absorption refrigerator are gravity operated and must be level in order to run properly. Also try resetting the check on lights. It is the only issue i had with this system.

The second thing you need to understand is that the refrigerator will not cool properly if it is too hot outside typically over 90 degrees f ambient. Contact a dometic dealer or service center. The refrigerator does not work on 120v ac. Do not use the refrigerator until it has been repaired.