Dometic fridge not cooling

[Bob Wyke]

Good morning

We have a Bailey 740 on mains hook up

Fridge light is working but the fridge is not cooling

Can anyone offer advice?

Regards

Bob

 

[SomeoneElse]

On my Bailey Approach the fridge is plugged in to a socket under the cooker. When stowing stuff there it easy to knock the switch turning off the power to the fridge. Check where your fridge gets it main power. The light is likely to be 12V so its not an indicator of mains power.

 

[TheBig1]

If the fridge is showing it has mains power the heating element has probably failed and needs a new one fitting

 

[Bob Wyke]

Just checked, mine is plugged in under fridge
We are parked on father in laws drive on a slope, could this be the problem?

 

[SomeoneElse]

Just checked, mine is plugged in under fridge
We are parked on father in laws drive on a slope, could this be the problem?

I'm told that a slope can be a problem but not had a problem myself. Dumb check is there power at the socket? Can you feel heat coming from the top vent?

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[Lenny HB]

Just checked, mine is plugged in under fridge
We are parked on father in laws drive on a slope, could this be the problem?

If more than 3° off level it could be, but normally OK up to 5°.
Normally more of a problem when on gas.

 

[TheBig1]

I was going to say the out of level problem is more an issue of the gas flame not going straight up the flue and heating the exchanger. The mains (and 12v) element is touching the heat exchanger

 

[Bob Wyke]

No heat out of fridge
Just checked and drive is 12 degrees

 

[TheBig1]

No heat = failed element

12 degrees and it wont work on gas

 

[Bob Wyke]

Is this a simple DIY replacement

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[Lenny HB]

Is this a simple DIY replacement

Depends on access if you have the large vents it can often be done via the bottom vent otherwise its a fridge out job.

First you need to check if you are getting 240v to the fridge element if not it could be ta faulty control panel on the fridge or the electronic modual on the back of the fridge.

 

[Landy Andy]

You need to see if you have 240v at the fridge socket first. Then next stage is to try the fridge whist the van is more level. If still not working test the 240v element whilst it’s fitted.

 

[Bob Wyke]

Will be heading for Folly Farm later and will try on battery mode en route

 

[TheBig1]

battery mode will only keep a cold fridge cool when driving. It will not cool a warm fridge. Gas will though

 

[Lenny HB]

battery mode will only keep a cold fridge cool when driving. It will not cool a warm fridge. Gas will though

That was true of the older fridges, modern ones have bigger 12v elements and are thermostaticly controlled.

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[Bob Wyke]

Mine is 2012

 

[Bob Wyke]

All sorted, must have been the gradient, thank you all for your help
Just arrived Folly Farm near Winchester, just need to find the nearest pub