Exterior Fridge Vent Winter Cover

[Scotch mist]

Exterior Fridge Vent Winter Cover

not to sure if there is a good reason to use them , IE , keeping dampness out in winter or making to fridge work better in the cold

are these worth using ?

 

[DBK]

It looks a bit weird but presumably does the same job as the covers for Dometic fridges which are recommended when the average temperature gets below 10C.

I believe they reduce energy consumption which probably only matters if on gas.

 

[Phill D]

they should be fitted at temps below 8'C it reduces cold air flow and therefore reduces the risk of over chilling / freezing of the fridge gear.

also in storage conditions can help reduce dust and crap getting into the back of the fridge.

 

[63720]

I tried them on our fridge freezer as described in the handbook but when fitted the freezer wouldn't get down to temperature. Now I only use the lower one or both when washing the van.

 

[Lenny HB]

I always fit them when van is parked on the drive to stop all the crud getting in behind. In cold weather I only use the bottom one as top ones gets too hot.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[TerryL]

they should be fitted at temps below 8'C it reduces cold air flow and therefore reduces the risk of over chilling / freezing of the fridge gear.

also in storage conditions can help reduce dust and crap getting into the back of the fridge.

As it was explained to me, you're nearly correct. They do indeed reduce the flow of cold air, but that is to assist the heating elements raising the temperature of the circulant enough so the evaporation process can cool properly. Yes it sounds backwards but that's how fridges work.

 

[Reallyretired]

You should never cover the top vent if the fridge is in use, bottom one only. You can put both on in storage to keep the crud out, though I never bother.

 

[Phill D]

As it was explained to me, you're nearly correct. They do indeed reduce the flow of cold air, but that is to assist the heating elements raising the temperature of the circulant enough so the evaporation process can cool properly. Yes it sounds backwards but that's how fridges work.

we are saying the same i believe; if it stops it over cooling it allows the heating elements to work effectively.

however its explained...

 

[Scotch mist]

You should never cover the top vent if the fridge is in use, bottom one only. You can put both on in storage to keep the crud out, though I never bother.

I thought that the cutout’s on the were there to allow it to still function

 

[Carolyn and Kev]

They are guys...It allows for ventilation to still function correctly and the fridge not to work too hard.

Kev

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}