Electrolux fridge not working on gas (1 Viewer)

[MaidinDevon]

It works perfectly on hook up. I first noticed the problem at the Stratford meet which was very hot.
Winter covers are off.
Van is level
Exhaust vent is hot and is venting.
Gas is getting to the fridge because the ignitor fires up if I turn off the fridge control.
Outside temperature is not the cause as still not working at night or in cooler weather.

Fridge is original and 13 years old.

Last serviced by Murvi last October.
I have changed temperature fromy high to 3 and back with no difference


I have booked it on for a fan to be fitted but don't really think it is the issue.

Any thoughts appreciated

Karen

 

[funflair]

Hi Karen

No I don't think a fan will fix it either.

You say the exhaust is getting hot and it is burning on gas OK that's a good start, is the fridge even trying to cool? if it is it might just need a burner service at 13 years old.

Martin

EDIT
sorry didn't see the bit about the service last October but it could still be something in the burner, if you can see in is it a good blue flame and of a decent size.

 

[CazPaul]

I presume Murvi changed the pipes, they told us the pipes connecting to the fridge need changing every 10 years although that's nothing to do with your problem, did they do a full service on the fridge, did they change any parts? What does the invoice say?
If they did a full service then contact Murvi, I,m sure Rex will be fair.

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[funflair]

I presume Murvi changed the pipes, they told us the pipes connecting to the fridge need changing every 10 years although that's nothing to do with your problem, did they do a full service on the fridge, did they change any parts? What does the invoice say?
If they did a full service then contact Murvi, I,m sure Rex will be fair.

Which pipes? just gas from bottle to regulator I would guess.

Martin

 

[CazPaul]

Which pipes? just gas from bottle to regulator I would guess.

Martin

Rex told us the complete pipe system from the fridge when he did ours.

 

[funflair]

Rex told us the complete pipe system from the fridge when he did ours.

OK thats a new one on me.

Martin

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[MaidinDevon]

Update

I took the van to Murvi, who checked it all. It seems that rust had started blocking the pipe into the burner, and so it wasn't efficient. Looks OK again now.
However, I guess that the pipes should be renewed, or it will build up again. Any recommendations for a mobile Dometic engineer around Worcester/Malvern gratefully received.

Thanks for the responses

Karen

 

[mitzimad]

if it realy is debris in the pipe they just need to be disconnected and blown through

 

[DBK]

Update

I took the van to Murvi, who checked it all. It seems that rust had started blocking the pipe into the burner, and so it wasn't efficient. Looks OK again now.
However, I guess that the pipes should be renewed, or it will build up again. Any recommendations for a mobile Dometic engineer around Worcester/Malvern gratefully received.

Thanks for the responses

Karen

I know someone at Exeter, Murvi use him, but probably a bit far if you can find someone closer but PM me for details if you like.
The rusty pipe is interesting, I guess it isn't the pipe becoming blocked, more likely rust particles from the pipe blocking the jet.

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