The cooling unit is most likely not in need of replacement if the
unit works on one heat source but not the other. The cooling unit
however might be showing the first signs of trouble.
Is the refrigerator level? Yes -
continue
Is
anything blocking the refrigerators vents? If no continue
Are the gasket rubbers around
the door/s damaged or misaligned? If yes realign or repair - if no continue
Is the gas flame
on and is it as large as normal? The burner or gas jet might
need to be cleaned or the gas regulator might be out of adjustment. If so
the unit will need repairs - click here for Dometic
or Norcold
manuals for
the more technically inclined - or
click here
for factory repairs etc. - if no continue
Is
there an ammonia smell coming from inside the refrigerator? If yes and
cleaners or disinfectants haven't been used recently (they can smell like
ammonia) then chances are that the cooling unit is leaking and will
need replacing click here
- if no continue
Is there is a
yellowish powder or stain on or near the refrigerator cooling unit? If yes
then refrigerant is leaking from the cooling unit
and chances are will need replacing
click here.
