Should the freezer in my Dometic fridge/freezer have ice in it?
rheadabovewater said
08:29 PM Jul 8, 2009
I just opened it and there is a lot of frost and ice in it - like the times before they developed fridges that had frost-free freezers, or when you accidentally leave the freezer door open.
I noticed also that the freezer no longer hisses when it closes - I guess it did that before because it was sealing? That's what I was told by the RV salesperson.
Do I have a problem??
Thanks, Roberta (an RV newbie)
Terry said
10:33 PM Jul 8, 2009
Hi Roberta, Your freezer seal is usually a magnetic seal. If you accidently leave the door slightly open ice could form. If frost forms on the seal area it could cause the ice to continue to grow. Just clean the frost/ice around the seal area and the seal should go back to normal.
Regards,
Terry and Teri (TnT0
Luvglass said
06:52 AM Jul 9, 2009
RV refrigerators are not self defrosting so will build up frost depending on the humidity in the area you are in and how often you open it. Also, if the fridge is old you may be getting some air leakage through the gasket.
To test the gasket seal, place a dollar bill at various places around the door and close it. If the bill slips out too easily, you have a leak at that spot. I've never done it, but I understand changing the gasket is not rocket science.
We have to defrost ours about ever 2-3 months and a hair dryer makes it a 10 minute job.
You're going to be an RV expert in no time.
Fred
rheadabovewater said
09:28 AM Jul 9, 2009
Thanks Fred, I'll give the dollar bill test a try : )
I just opened it and there is a lot of frost and ice in it - like the times before they developed fridges that had frost-free freezers, or when you accidentally leave the freezer door open.
I noticed also that the freezer no longer hisses when it closes - I guess it did that before because it was sealing? That's what I was told by the RV salesperson.
Do I have a problem??
Thanks, Roberta (an RV newbie)
Your freezer seal is usually a magnetic seal. If you accidently leave the door slightly open ice could form. If frost forms on the seal area it could cause the ice to continue to grow. Just clean the frost/ice around the seal area and the seal should go back to normal.
Regards,
Terry and Teri (TnT0