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Can low voltage damage a refrigerator?

Can low voltage damage a refrigerator?

If the voltage is too low, the amperage increases, which may result in the components melting down or causing the appliance to malfunction. If the voltage is too high, this will cause appliances to run ‘too fast and too high’ which will shorten their service life.

How to repair a Dometic dm2652 RV refrigerator?

After familiarizing myself with the circuitry I first unplugged the trailer from the AC power and disconnected my battery, so I could start the Dometic DM2652 RV Refrigerator Repair. I then opened the control board, which is behind a square black cover.

What should the battery voltage be on a Dometic fridge?

A good full charged 12 volt battery at rest and stabilized should read around 12.6 volts, 12 is like 50% discharged, and 11.8 is low for a charged battery. Probably something simple were all overlooking but not being there its just hard to say. Kirk sent you the manual so go with its recommendations versus over the net guesses lol.

How can I tell if my Dometic Fridge has no power?

If you do not have power there, you must find what the course is. In most cases, there is a fuse on the RV’s 12V distribution panel that supplies it. There is also a 3A fuse on the main circuit board for the 12V supply. Either of those will give the symptom that you have.

What to do if your fridge has no power?

Well, no luck. Fridge is dead, no power at all. There is no lights on control panel or inside the fridge. I checked the outlets, all good. Checked all the fuses, all good.

How to repair a dm2652 RV refrigerator?

To pull out the DM2652 RV refrigerator you need to do the following: Turn off LP Gas supply, Unplug the AC power and disconnect your DC Battery supply. Remove the top plastic header on the fridge front. Remove several screws from the top and bottom areas on the fridge front.

What kind of refrigerator is a Dometic dm2652?

Have it checked out by a professional, I accept no liability, you have been warned! Pulling out my Fluke multimeter I and set to work troubleshooting the electrical circuits. My fridge is a Model DM2652LBX and was able to get the manuals I would need for repairs at the Dometic website.

A good full charged 12 volt battery at rest and stabilized should read around 12.6 volts, 12 is like 50% discharged, and 11.8 is low for a charged battery. Probably something simple were all overlooking but not being there its just hard to say. Kirk sent you the manual so go with its recommendations versus over the net guesses lol.

Can a AC / DC Dometic refrigerator be troubleshooting?

AC/DC model Dometic refrigerators are fairly simple in troubleshooting. You will know that you have one of these models if the refrigerator has a compressor in the back (typically installed in boats and trucks). Most RV’s have gas absorption refrigerators and these can be more troublesome since there are more components that affect the cooling.